Where would you stuff a 2.3T? Reply #30 – February 21, 2008, 09:40:32 PM have you thought about putting it in a mazda miata? there's a guy in tampa/clearwater/st. pete area that did that swap and it turned out pretty badass. i'm looking for the tread now. Quote Selected
Where would you stuff a 2.3T? Reply #31 – February 21, 2008, 10:21:46 PM i'd piss off the gm guys while I was at it and get a chevette;) Quote Selected
Where would you stuff a 2.3T? Reply #32 – February 21, 2008, 10:26:02 PM Quote from: Thunder Chicken;205533How would you cool the exhaust? Does your Volvo inboard have wet manifolds?Interesting you should ask.I was wondering if I took the cover off (over the engine compartment) and ran the factory cast iron turbo manifold, would that keep the manifold cool enough?I have seen guys with V-8s and headers that are not water cooled do it. And the engine would get more air than in the car.Anyway, the sweet sound of a turbo engine under full boost would be so cool while cruising with a tube out back.:D Quote Selected
Where would you stuff a 2.3T? Reply #33 – February 21, 2008, 10:30:03 PM Quote from: fordguy545;205544i'd piss off the gm guys while I was at it and get a chevette;)Years ago I wanted to find a Chevette and put it's front subframe under the front of my '84 Lynx (same as Escort)Then I would put a narrowed 8.8 from a Fox Stang in it on a custom full frame.With a screaming Turbo 2.3 and around 2600 lbs with driver, that would make one fun ride, especially with stock looking wheels. Quote Selected
Where would you stuff a 2.3T? Reply #34 – February 21, 2008, 10:36:26 PM I had an '83 Chevette .... til I rolled it through some smaller aspen trees several times. Oddly enough, 2 days later at the lot, I fired it up and drove it away. So I second the vote on a Chevette. Quote Selected
Where would you stuff a 2.3T? Reply #35 – February 22, 2008, 01:28:20 AM get a fwd tempo 2.3 with a blown engine and good tranny, then just drop the tc motor in... Quote Selected
Where would you stuff a 2.3T? Reply #36 – February 22, 2008, 01:37:34 AM I was thinking a 1st Gen RX-7 would be kind of cool and cheap to get a project car.2nd maybe a Ford probe?3rd fox body mustang coupe4th mazda miata would be cool and you can also fit a five-o into it seen only 1 its been in the make-a-wish car show here 2 or 3 years5th new ford focus Quote Selected
Where would you stuff a 2.3T? Reply #37 – February 22, 2008, 07:12:23 AM Quote from: Carpimp1987;2055824th mazda miata would be cool and you can also fit a five-o into it seen only 1 its been in the make-a-wish car show here 2 or 3 yearsThere's a guy in Edmonton who has done the 302 Miata, and even had a blower on it last I'd heard. He never did race it though.:rollin: @ TC and his wagon obsession. Quote Selected
Where would you stuff a 2.3T? Reply #38 – February 22, 2008, 07:35:02 AM Pinto,Pacer,1st gen. Mustang,Mustang II,Maverick,Vega. Quote Selected
Where would you stuff a 2.3T? Reply #39 – February 22, 2008, 07:12:14 PM I just thought about a car I've always wanted to own. For some reason I never put two and two together. Caterham Lotus 7. Quote Selected
Where would you stuff a 2.3T? Reply #40 – February 22, 2008, 07:16:26 PM hummm golf cart on steriods.....seen a golf cart with a 454 big block, 2.3t should be easy compared to that! Quote Selected
Where would you stuff a 2.3T? Reply #41 – February 22, 2008, 08:34:06 PM Oldraven: There's one of those Sevens running around in Sackville. It's powered by a 2.3, but not turbocharged. You can't appreciate how low to the ground those cars are until you pull up next to one in a T-Bird. The thing reminds me of Barny Rubble's car. Looks fun to drive tho... Quote Selected
Where would you stuff a 2.3T? Reply #42 – February 22, 2008, 10:21:52 PM Nice. I saw a review of one some time ago, and the guy said it was the only car he'd driven that he could have the palm of his hand on the asphalt, and his arse in the seat.... comfortably. I would have to drive it with a helmet. It would be like driving a bike to work, but I'd bet way more fun!:burnout: Quote Selected
Where would you stuff a 2.3T? Reply #43 – February 23, 2008, 06:37:21 PM prolly work here http://fordsix.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=43931 Quote Selected
Where would you stuff a 2.3T? Reply #44 – February 23, 2008, 07:07:35 PM After the "Seller's regret" thread, I was just thinking a 2.3t and a T5 would be a hell of a lot of fun in a '79 pinto. Maybe a nice baby blue enamel with a white vinyl top and granny cloth seats, 14" wheels and hubcaps, nice quiet exhaust... Yeah, that'd be fun. :) Quote Selected