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very custom 2.3 build

i was in a junk yard and was looking at an old ford ecnoline pick up. and i saw the straight 6 in there and thought the truck wasn't heavy and if i build up a 2.3 turbo engine and shove her in there. that would be a fast and a reliable truck. and also very costume right, ima do it lol

very custom 2.3 build

Reply #1
man, ya got to love the econoline vans. ive got a 85 econoline conversion van. h.o. 351. great for camping and hauling! hope you have as much fun with yours as i have with mine!

very custom 2.3 build

Reply #2
Trucks aren't heavy?
I'll bet it weighs more than your TC by a good margin.

Change your clutch first, get the TC's wiring sorted out before taking on another project.
'98 Explorer 5.0
'20 Malibu (I know, Chevy, but, 35MPG. Let's go brandon, eh)

very custom 2.3 build

Reply #3
I don't know, one of these little buggers might be pretty light.:burnout:
Probaly scream with a 5.0.:D
95 Ranger Splash 2.3
88 Tbird Sport :ies::ies:
5.0 SO, stainless shorty headers, w/ Magnaflow lers. KYB struts, KYB shocks. 5lug conversion from sn95 Mustang, subframe connectors, drilled and slotted rotors, 03 Mach 1 wheels. sequential taillights.140 speedo

very custom 2.3 build

Reply #4
Must be a PITA to set up a good drag suspension on them.....Looks to be 80% nose-heavy...
-- 05 Mustang GT-Whipplecharged !!
--87 5.0 Trick Flow Heads & Intake - Custom Cam - Many other goodies...3100Lbs...Low12's!

very custom 2.3 build

Reply #5
Looks like it would be fun though....lol.:D
95 Ranger Splash 2.3
88 Tbird Sport :ies::ies:
5.0 SO, stainless shorty headers, w/ Magnaflow lers. KYB struts, KYB shocks. 5lug conversion from sn95 Mustang, subframe connectors, drilled and slotted rotors, 03 Mach 1 wheels. sequential taillights.140 speedo

very custom 2.3 build

Reply #6
i plan to finish my tc. not an option of mine to quit. lol it will be my 2 project car\truck lol

very custom 2.3 build

Reply #7
Just don't put the bird to rest without having another one to drive in the mean time.  I'm missing mine so bad I have to get a different motor in it soon and just drive it.  Anyone wanna help?
84 TC 302 -5.0L/t5/7.5 locking rear and a 3.45 gear, Edelbrock Intake, Aluminum Heads, Edlebrock 65mm Throttlebody, Edlebrock Cam, 24lb injectors & MAS Air Sensor calibrated via chip,  BBK headers, Catback H pipe, Magnaflow lers :evilgrin:
:pics-stfu:

 Project Thread with pics

very custom 2.3 build

Reply #8
the bird is going to be my daily driver,pretty quick dd. i want to get the wiring figured, its bugging the  out of me tho, any help with that would be welcomed.

very custom 2.3 build

Reply #9
my friends got one of them turbo dodge vans with a 5speed, that caravan gets up and goes, with a smaller motor and turbo. i bet if you do it right it will be quick

 

very custom 2.3 build

Reply #10
i plan to lol