spare 2.3T head what to do?

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spare 2.3T head what to do?

August 29, 2008, 12:18:58 AM

ok, i have a spare, bare 2.3 turbo head at the machine shop being cleaned up. other than a ranger cam...what would you recommend as far as valve size, porting, spring rates, etc as a base for building say 300-350 horsepower. what are this heads weak points as far as exhaust/intake flow as well as any oiling issues?

spare 2.3T head what to do?

Reply #1 – August 29, 2008, 10:13:56 PM

1.89/1.59 valves,have the spring pockets cut for double springs and lift clearance,new guides,cam bearings etc. Have the bowls ported also.

spare 2.3T head what to do?

Reply #2 – August 30, 2008, 12:50:15 PM

I got 30 over valves and bigger roller rocker arms and a comp cam and a Aluminum radiator and a top end rebuild w/ new turbo and I have bout 200 to 220 Hp and it screems.

spare 2.3T head what to do?

Reply #3 – August 30, 2008, 03:13:48 PM

Quote from: 88TurboCoupeman01;234200

I got 30 over valves .

that equates to what size valves?

spare 2.3T head what to do?

Reply #4 – August 31, 2008, 04:39:52 PM

screems is spelled screams. it's called a d-i-c-t-i-o-n-a-r-y...you can get them at the l-i-b-r-a-r-y, or in your case w-a-l m-a-r-t.

spare 2.3T head what to do?

Reply #5 – August 31, 2008, 04:53:53 PM

Actually,the first word of your sentence (all sentences) should be capitalized,and "w-a-l m-a-r-t" should be "W-a-l M-a-r-t".The "W" and "M" should be capitalized.We all make mistakes.No need to get ugly about it.

spare 2.3T head what to do?

Reply #6 – August 31, 2008, 05:52:07 PM

It is when it derails the post. Nothing personal here, but the post was about what do do with a spare head and only 1 post (not to include this one) mentioned anything involving valve sizes, porting etc. Also please see s-a-r-c-a-s-m.

spare 2.3T head what to do?

Reply #7 – August 31, 2008, 06:42:29 PM

Sarcasm?Oh.When you post,I personally believe that you (meaning anyone here) is automatically open for any kind of comment.It goes with the territory.Don't take things too seriously,or you're going to set yourself up for disappointment every time.Thanks for being here.

spare 2.3T head what to do?

Reply #8 – August 31, 2008, 07:42:59 PM

True...so which "her" would you be referring too?

spare 2.3T head what to do?

Reply #9 – August 31, 2008, 07:57:23 PM

I've edited.You can't prove a thing.

spare 2.3T head what to do?

Reply #10 – August 31, 2008, 08:31:06 PM

Touche'! :D (that's french by the way;) )

oops..almost missed it but "you" is a singular pr0noun and thus should be followed by the singular "be" verb are. "IS" is plural(meaning more than one) and should be used in conjunction with plural nouns. ref saturday mornings schoolhouse rock.

spare 2.3T head what to do?

Reply #11 – August 31, 2008, 09:06:34 PM

30 over what ever stock size is.

spare 2.3T head what to do?

Reply #12 – August 31, 2008, 09:22:42 PM

you talking pistons or intake valves? when you bore the block, one generally refers to it being bored 10, 20 or 30 over. Intake and exhaust valves aren't referred to as .030 over, just whatever size you put in I.E 2.02" intake 1.92" exhaust. TC Man 01... i hope i dont come across as arrogant as that's not my intent and i do apologize if thats the case-- it's just that some of your posts seem to be like your texting on a cell phone...l24

spare 2.3T head what to do?

Reply #13 – August 31, 2008, 09:28:33 PM

Quote from: 88TurboCoupeman01;234200

I got 30 over valves and bigger roller rocker arms and a comp cam and a Aluminum radiator and a top end rebuild w/ new turbo and I have bout 200 to 220 Hp and it screems.

I call B.S

There is no such thing as 30 over valves.

There are NO larger ratio roller tappets for a 2.3

spare 2.3T head what to do?

Reply #14 – August 31, 2008, 10:05:04 PM

Quote from: 88TurboCoupeman01;234200

I got 30 over valves and bigger roller rocker arms and a comp cam and a Aluminum radiator and a top end rebuild w/ new turbo and I have bout 200 to 220 Hp and it screems.

You could have gotten that with old stock stuff.

To the OP. Even if you don't have larger valves put in the head, general clean-up and port work is worthwhile. Are you planning on doing the porting yourself? I would look to something else in regards to a cam that the RR. Boport on TF has some nice stuff, including good street cams, and drop-in dual springs (running a set on my car currently).