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2.3 vs 5.0 weight

what is the weight difference between a turbo 2.3 with the turbo and associated parts (like interecooler and plumbing) and a 5.0?

toying with engine ideas for my mustang
Currently Birdless but never Foxless

86 Mustang GT

2.3 vs 5.0 weight

Reply #1
Almost a dead wash. If you're looking at it from a weight savings point of view, that's not where it's at.
88 TC 5speed, 168000+ miles, stock 2.3T long block, ported RFE6 exhaust, Evergreen T3 running 15#'s.
Up next: FMIC, fresh air intake, ported intakes, ported big valve head.

2.3 vs 5.0 weight

Reply #2
really? screw it then, i'll just keep my 5.0!
Currently Birdless but never Foxless

86 Mustang GT

 

2.3 vs 5.0 weight

Reply #3
The difference is the placement of that weight.  The 2.3T sits further back, thus improving the front/rear balance over the 5.0.
Long live the 4-eyes!  - '83 Tbird Turbo - '85 Marquis LTS - '86 LTD Wagon