Turbo setup from a 2.3

[LameHoof65]

I can get one for a relatively nominal price...less than $150....will it be worth it for the six or is it just too small....maybe spool up to fast?

darwin

 

[hasa68mustang]

I have a turbo from a 2.2l probe... ill tell you tomorrow when I get it together... lol I wish but from what I understand it will work but may fall flat on its face a little earlier than you would like, the best thing to do is get a compressor map of the turbo and learn how to read tham or post it and someone may be able to help.

 

[XFlow_Fairlane]

I am running a turbo off a 2.3L SVO a .60/.63 turbo.I think the .48 would work ok even as long as you weren't going for mega boost levels.

 

[LameHoof65]

Okay, now I am thinking about it. So I am looking at reinstalling the old manifold and adapting the turbo to that...he says he has everything for the 2.3---but I would bet little or none of it will fit the 6. So that means cost wise it would be more than saving up a little money and getting headers.... I think the headers for now would be the best choice. And then later if I am not happy with the performance gains I may consider a turbo? I may give him a call this afternoon and see if he knows anything about the size/brand of turbo---probably just a stock ford setup though?

 

[XFlow_Fairlane]

there were basicly three 2.3L turbos.

.60 trim compressored T3's with either a .48 or .63 exhaust turbine and the IHI. the IHI might work on a 200 but will have no room to expand on.

 

[LameHoof65]

So for clarity, the .48 and .60 would be the better choices? I have a book on tc'rs "Maximum Boost", by Corey Bell I think, bought it back when I thought of doing the turbo---then reality set in....

 

[xctasy]

The IHI is a great little turbo.It was found in 626 Turbos and Mustang SVO's and T Bird Super Coupes with the lame A4 over drive.

The turbo is versitile and cheap, and easy to package. I used one on my 2.3 Cologne V6 in my Cortina.

 

[LameHoof65]

That's enough for me, I think I will at least contact the guy and maybe go look at the turbo. Any clues on how to tell if the thing is any good, and if not how much to rebuild?

 

[LameHoof65]

Well, called the guy this a.m. and he said that all he knows is that it came out of a 4 cylinder mustang and could not indicate the year. Also he says it is for a fuel injected system and that he has everything from the turbo to the exhaust. He did not think it could be adapted to work on a carburated system. From what I have read here, I would only need to fabricate a J-pipe and find a bonnet and tube for the intake and I don't necessarily need an intercooler---but probably some method of oiling the compressor would need to be setup. I also, forgot to ask if the setup included a wastegate--but suppose it would if it has the exhaust tube? Probably need to send this to the turbo/supercharger forum...for these questions : Sorry, should have posted it there to begin with---could someone please do that for me?

 

[xctasy]

The wastegate is integrated into the turbo like on Buick Turbos and most TO3's.

The turbo needs to be checked by a diesel mechanic or turbo specialist. I've been very fortunate to have access to one of them.

The oil is tee-ed on the oil pressure sensor on the drivers side via a brass T junction. See Linc 200's site.

It then feeds the turbo.

From there, there has to be free 'drain back'.The drain back discharge just has to be above the highest oil level, plus another 6%, (or 0.5 inches on our 9.5" wide sumps).Welding a junction into the top of the side of the sump below the sump rail will ensure none of the oil ever banks up.

The IHI turbo can take you right up to 175 hp with ease on any engine between 121 to about 220 cubes. So a 200 running 6 to 9 pounds boost is going to be served okay if its kept close to stock. More importantly, the mid range torque goes up 50%....just like adding another 100 cubes to you little six.


Lastly, the port injected Lima Turbo 2300 EFI unit is of no use to I6'ers.

With the Holley Weber 5200, Weber DGAS, or 2300 Holley or, gasp, that delightfull 1946 1-bbl Holley Linc uses should be just fine under boost if the main jet and power valves are sized right.