We've had some great info on the 2.3 specs and changes through the years, thanks to all that posted.
Now, if you were to build a 2.3 for all around street performance i.e not a race engine how would you build? Assuming going in an early ranger/courier 2wd manual trans NA DSII or sim ignition for daily driver- sleeper.

Which block?
Which crank/ rods/ pistons?
Which head/ cam/ valves?
Which intake/ carb?
Which exhaust man/ header/ pipe?
What machining, other than typical rebuild?

Any and all thoughts welcome. Thanks, Matt.