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2.3 turbo head

the head i was going to get built ended up being cracked so now im looking for a new one. Even leads are very much appreciated. thank you.
1987 turbo coupe 5speed: Boport stage 3 head/2.5 cam , Precision stage 3 50trim .63 turbo, Tial 38mm wastegate, Jangus gutted/ported intake manifolds, 60mm tb, Jangus open dumptube, Jangus 3" elbow, Perrin boost controller,Esslinger adjustable cam pulley, Esslinger small crank pulley, stinger FMI, RFL BOV, Spec stage 3 clutch, B&M short throw, 140 speedo, Walbo 255lph, BBK fpr, 3G alternator, ARP studs.  Be faster... :poke:

2.3 turbo head

Reply #1 –
where are you located? there's a TC or 2 in a yard near me

2.3 turbo head

Reply #2 –
in located near seattle.
1987 turbo coupe 5speed: Boport stage 3 head/2.5 cam , Precision stage 3 50trim .63 turbo, Tial 38mm wastegate, Jangus gutted/ported intake manifolds, 60mm tb, Jangus open dumptube, Jangus 3" elbow, Perrin boost controller,Esslinger adjustable cam pulley, Esslinger small crank pulley, stinger FMI, RFL BOV, Spec stage 3 clutch, B&M short throw, 140 speedo, Walbo 255lph, BBK fpr, 3G alternator, ARP studs.  Be faster... :poke:

2.3 turbo head

Reply #3 –
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1987 turbo coupe 5speed: Boport stage 3 head/2.5 cam , Precision stage 3 50trim .63 turbo, Tial 38mm wastegate, Jangus gutted/ported intake manifolds, 60mm tb, Jangus open dumptube, Jangus 3" elbow, Perrin boost controller,Esslinger adjustable cam pulley, Esslinger small crank pulley, stinger FMI, RFL BOV, Spec stage 3 clutch, B&M short throw, 140 speedo, Walbo 255lph, BBK fpr, 3G alternator, ARP studs.  Be faster... :poke:

2.3 turbo head

Reply #5 –
Using an N/A head from a Mustang or a Ranger is the way to go, unless you happen to find someone selling a turbo D-port that's already been magnafluxed. I've had zero luck pulling turbo heads in the junkyards. They've all been cracked. At the very least, make sure the yard you go to has a return policy so if the head mags out bad you take it back and get another.
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 turbo head

Reply #6 –
what causes these heads to crack and where do they normally crack at?
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2.3 turbo head

Reply #7 –
They primarily like to crack between the valves, usually starting on the exhaust seat. They also crack in the bowl area, and from the spark plug hole out to the exhaust seat. Judging from the primary source of cracking being the exhast seat, I'd have to say extreme heat.
I personally never shut my car down if the fans are running. If they're close to turning on, I'll wait for them to come on and then go off before I shut the car off.
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 turbo head

Reply #8 –
I started a thread on another 2.3 forum about where they crack, with pics...
http://turborangerforums.com/showthread.php?t=2717
1985 TC (yet another one) Fully loaded
has 225k mile  still with the factory head gasket






84  Turbo ranger  Daily driver  ($800.00 Ebay deal)
          volvo FMIC and more getto rigging than the law should allow

2.3 turbo head

Reply #9 –
i got the head back and almost every valve seat is cracked.... Im going to shoot it wiith a gun now...
1987 turbo coupe 5speed: Boport stage 3 head/2.5 cam , Precision stage 3 50trim .63 turbo, Tial 38mm wastegate, Jangus gutted/ported intake manifolds, 60mm tb, Jangus open dumptube, Jangus 3" elbow, Perrin boost controller,Esslinger adjustable cam pulley, Esslinger small crank pulley, stinger FMI, RFL BOV, Spec stage 3 clutch, B&M short throw, 140 speedo, Walbo 255lph, BBK fpr, 3G alternator, ARP studs.  Be faster... :poke:

2.3 turbo head

Reply #10 –
Yep, been there, done that. Got one just like that in the shed just to remind me why I don't bother to pull the turbo heads in the junkyard.
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.