I really HATE the 2.3 !! January 26, 2008, 11:06:55 AM This thing is really me off !!! It wont run thru 4th without a hesitation or a "chug" as my mechanic friend calls it.It really is pushing me to the fricking junkyard 302.......maybe you v-8 preachers are right. Maybe I do need the other half.., just venting .............aaaaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhhhI want to kill something Quote Selected
I really HATE the 2.3 !! Reply #1 – January 26, 2008, 11:08:52 AM I made this realization months ago. Even the anemic 4.6 makes me happier, not to mention not having to work on it! Quote Selected
I really HATE the 2.3 !! Reply #2 – January 26, 2008, 11:12:05 AM don't put a 302 in it. sell me the car and buy an lx. Quote Selected
I really HATE the 2.3 !! Reply #3 – January 26, 2008, 11:29:08 AM Quote from: Aerobird Motorsports;199979I made this realization months ago. Even the anemic 4.6 makes me happier, not to mention not having to work on it!Ive enjoyed my car way more with the v8 I do miss the boost though:D ehh 4.6:beatyoass: Quote Selected
I really HATE the 2.3 !! Reply #4 – January 26, 2008, 11:42:16 AM So you put a boosted v8 in it like i did. Quote Selected
I really HATE the 2.3 !! Reply #5 – January 26, 2008, 11:50:24 AM I keep staring at the 401 AMC in the garage and the T5 bellhousing... Quote Selected
I really HATE the 2.3 !! Reply #6 – January 26, 2008, 01:10:39 PM Edit: nm, just saw the other thread Quote Selected
I really HATE the 2.3 !! Reply #7 – January 26, 2008, 02:05:23 PM V8? Yawn... yippie a 140hp junkyard 302... Quote Selected
I really HATE the 2.3 !! Reply #8 – January 26, 2008, 02:31:23 PM Quote from: bhazard;200017V8? Yawn... yippie a 140hp junkyard 302...yawn , a stock reliable, or done up, unreliable turbo four... that is still slower then a mildly built 302...what century do you live in?very easy and cheap to drop an HO in it... last I checked they had a few more ponies then 140...even if he does swap in a SO 302....at least it wont sound like a john deere...:hick: Quote Selected
I really HATE the 2.3 !! Reply #9 – January 26, 2008, 02:32:42 PM Sorry to hear that. You"ll figure it out. Quote Selected
I really HATE the 2.3 !! Reply #10 – January 26, 2008, 02:35:17 PM Plus when you mod a lets say a 225hp HO motor there is ton of aftermarket support, and it is much less finicky than the nerve racking brain draining 2.3.I say twin turbo 5.0 is looking much more like the future for me, if I cant get this issue resolved. Quote Selected
I really HATE the 2.3 !! Reply #11 – January 26, 2008, 02:42:21 PM You must of seen thundr306's,That would want to make you change your mind. Quote Selected
I really HATE the 2.3 !! Reply #12 – January 26, 2008, 03:30:21 PM I have not yet seen it in person.....but he might influence me a little :) Quote Selected
I really HATE the 2.3 !! Reply #13 – January 26, 2008, 03:37:21 PM well, i can tell you this: you will not be the first person to give up on this little motor.from readin your thread here and on TF, you seem to have access to the diagnostic tools you need and youve got plenty of guys tryin to help you figure this out. its up to you whether you want to get it worked out or not. Quote Selected
I really HATE the 2.3 !! Reply #14 – January 26, 2008, 03:46:16 PM Nor will he be the last. Quote Selected
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