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Carl
10-10-2009, 11:37 PM
I have the 93 all set up right now with the 2.3T in it but have a windsor(that needs rebuilt) sitting on the stand waiting for something to put it in. Soooo, should I keep the 4 banger or say screw it and drop a ton of money into the windsor?? What do you all think?
Rick93coupe
10-11-2009, 12:00 AM
Is this a serious question? Windsor all the way, and if you can, stroke that sucker and don't look back.
Buckeye
10-11-2009, 01:40 AM
2.3t all day long so easy and cheap to make good power in street car mode
COOP
10-11-2009, 02:39 AM
Keep the 2.3T
Carl
10-11-2009, 07:51 AM
I just miss that nasty V8 power..but boost is OH SO ADDICTING! I mean hell, I am running it at 21lbs of boost right now. Granted it needs a little work, but I realy wonder how far a poor bastard like me can take this little toy.
Da Natti
10-11-2009, 03:18 PM
2.3 turbo
Rick93coupe
10-11-2009, 03:53 PM
A stroked windsor will make way more power without breaking a sweat. Turbo cars are a lot of work too. Go for a ride in a big inch windsor car, then make a decision. there's no comparison really.
ClevelandMstang
10-15-2009, 10:21 PM
A buddy of mine is making 418 RWHP with a 2.3

Junkyard shortblock, Motorsport head/cam, Cummins turbo... car is fast!! and gets great mileage!
rogers
10-15-2009, 10:26 PM
Turbo!!!!
supercab78
10-15-2009, 10:47 PM
What do you use the car for? How much do you drive it? Gas price??? Don't drive it much and have the money 351 it. I've been driving my 84 stang with a 2.3 T 5 speed for a year and half, and I think it's a blast!
Ranger50
10-15-2009, 11:00 PM
Keep it a 2.3. There are still some things that can make it better without much money and some elbow grease.

Besides v8's are so passae.

Brian
Carl
10-15-2009, 11:30 PM
LOL...I drive it alot in the summer. But I want to start hitting the track next year and money is definitely tight. I think the Windsor is going to stay parked on the stand while I see what I wring out of this little 2.3 with limited funds. I already swapped in a T3 from and 84 SVO and am pushing 21lbs of boost. But the poor little thing is getting very tired and needs a ring job...BADLY.
dedpedal
10-24-2009, 07:53 AM
rebuild that shortblock I gave you and do some portwork on the head over the winter.
NO SHOT
10-29-2009, 10:52 PM
2.3T is where its at
Silver03Termi
10-29-2009, 11:17 PM
uhhhh...hello...who says you have to pick between a v8 or a turbo motor? y not have both? i mean is it totally unheard of to have a turbo v8? just my .02$
Carl
10-30-2009, 10:11 PM
Yeah, that cost even more money that I don't have...