I really HATE the 2.3 !! Reply #195 – January 31, 2008, 10:37:09 AM So the argument is which engine sucks more while sucking less? Quote Selected
I really HATE the 2.3 !! Reply #196 – January 31, 2008, 12:20:54 PM Quote from: stuntmannick;201160So the argument is which engine sucks more while sucking less?Since the 2.3T isn't running on vacuum under load, I'd say it's the 5.0L that's sucks more. :hick: Quote Selected
I really HATE the 2.3 !! Reply #197 – January 31, 2008, 12:30:06 PM Quote from: oldraven;201172Since the 2.3T isn't running on vacuum under load, I'd say it's the 5.0L that's sucks more. :hick: And that's a hard one to argue with... Quote Selected
I really HATE the 2.3 !! Reply #198 – January 31, 2008, 03:30:38 PM The 2.3 swallows a lot for it's size though:hick: Quote Selected
I really HATE the 2.3 !! Reply #199 – January 31, 2008, 04:00:27 PM Well at least BOTH swallow and neither....uh nevermind lets not go there Quote Selected
I really HATE the 2.3 !! Reply #200 – January 31, 2008, 04:05:26 PM Quote from: V8Demon;201199The 2.3 swallows a lot for it's size though:hick: Then shiznits it self.First and last post on this one. Quote Selected
I really HATE the 2.3 !! Reply #201 – January 31, 2008, 05:50:14 PM No cuddling afterwards! Quote Selected
I really HATE the 2.3 !! Reply #202 – January 31, 2008, 06:16:13 PM Quote from: V8Demon;201225No cuddling afterwards!You gotta cuddle with the 2.3L, we all know how they don't like to be shut off hot. Quote Selected
I really HATE the 2.3 !! Reply #203 – January 31, 2008, 07:02:28 PM That's different.....If you shut me off while I'm hot certain parts turn blue. Quote Selected
I really HATE the 2.3 !! Reply #204 – January 31, 2008, 10:36:04 PM 5.0's more fun... Or so I'll say only owning two v-8's and two v-6 cougars thus far...However, I am building my new tbird motor as a 5.0, not the v-6.Really I guess I just wanted to say that the v-6 sucks. Quote Selected
I really HATE the 2.3 !! Reply #205 – February 01, 2008, 07:25:02 AM Quote from: V8Demon;201238That's different.....If you shut me off while I'm hot certain parts turn blue.You're lucky you're not a 2.3T, and those 'certain parts' don't crack. :eek: Quote Selected
I really HATE the 2.3 !! Reply #206 – February 01, 2008, 05:12:27 PM So this thread is still running ? Oh well to backup my original post, Aero, you are probably correct as I did a leak down test, 18% loss. Therefore 700 miles later I may or may not have broken rings. Unless of course they are not seated.At any rate 2 TFI's later and 3 PIP's the car now runs all out with no issues in the upper gears...smooth boost all the way up to 22 PSI. Guess it was an Ignition issue. (Motorcraft Parts were used, Echlin TFI worked, and the Motorcraft PIP)I have connected 2 Valves to the IC pipes (BPV at the lower end and BOV right before the throttle body) This has almost completely stopped the Trailer Hitching I experianced when I let of the throttle.So now I will beat the living out of it till it piss's me off again, and see if the rings seat. Or blow it up whichever comes first.Then I will drop in the 165,000 mile bottom end in and see how long that lasts.Then I will go V8, maybe something big, I havent decided yet....Hmmmmm Quote Selected
I really HATE the 2.3 !! Reply #207 – February 01, 2008, 05:18:52 PM They seated, then broke. It's the tenth or so one I've heard about in the last 2 years (and at least 7, including my engine, were confirmed). I honestly think they're might be a manufacturing problem. What brand/part # rings are they?Beat on it, but it's going to blow oil everywhere like the Valdez. Quote Selected
I really HATE the 2.3 !! Reply #208 – February 01, 2008, 06:30:40 PM The rings are Perfect Circle, of which I believe are made by Mahle.Yeah it is blowing oil all over, I am rigging up a pcv from under the lower intake to run into a catch can and then into the front of the turbo. Blocking off the port in the upper. for now. thing leaving oil stains everywhere......... Quote Selected
I really HATE the 2.3 !! Reply #209 – February 01, 2008, 06:55:09 PM Grab the Summit branded catch can. I ran a hose from the valve cover (aftermarket Esslinger one, it had no breather hole but a tapped hole in front) to the can and one from the PVC to the can (blocked off the intake fitting). Perfect Circle's are made by Mahle, and that's what I used as well (Mahle bearings too). Quote Selected
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