2.3 block differences?

[fairlaniac]

I have an '89 Ranger 2.3 4 cylinder. Are there many if any differences in short blocks? I have access to a few free used engines, mostly from '79-up Mustangs (so I'm told). I want to grab one and rebuild it for my '89 Ranger. Any history on short block changes over the years? Thanks,

[Nighteyez]

Check out The Ranger Station - Your Ultimate Ranger Resource they have a section on the 2.3 blocks and the differences between years. I haven't read up on them in months, but I thik the blocks are pretty much all the same with only minor differences. but check them out just to be safe.

[Old Rob]

Originally Posted by fairlaniac

I have an '89 Ranger 2.3 4 cylinder. Are there many if any differences in short blocks? I have access to a few free used engines, mostly from '79-up Mustangs (so I'm told). I want to grab one and rebuild it for my '89 Ranger. Any history on short block changes over the years?

Thanks,

Try powerbyace.com email to thier tech line.

[f_ford_custom]

?89? DIS, right? Dual plug? you'll have to look for a ?88? or later block. Cam/crank sensor, dizzy hole, ?balancer shaft-its in a 96?. if you have to go to a different block, try a 83-(86 for Mustang-88 for T-bird) Turbo EFI 2.3L, get 5.0 power when you stomp on it, 2.3l economy when you don't.

Too bad PAs soo far away, looking @ 86 2.3l stang, 2bbl, EECIII/4spd OD, can't hardly beat $200 and it runs and drives well.