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Old Jul 20, 2005 | 08:10 AM
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Smile Help! Need more power/torque

I've decided to keep my '94 2.3L until they start serving Ice-tea in hell, or untill the Mustang is paid for.

What are some mods I can make, or buy, to get a bit closer to a V-6 feel in power and torque?? My main reason for the need in power is to haul the 17' Bass-Tracker around, without having to get out and push just to get it up a hill.
 
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Old Jul 20, 2005 | 12:28 PM
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there isnt much hope for the 2.3L, you'll never get it to feel like a v6.
 
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Old Jul 20, 2005 | 12:36 PM
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Originally Posted by el conquistador
there isnt much hope for the 2.3L, you'll never get it to feel like a v6.
What about getting it to feel like I just bought it with 0 miles?? LOL
 
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Old Jul 20, 2005 | 01:20 PM
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Rebuild, find a low miles motor, or swap for a truck with lower miles. I"m not sure what else to say; noticable horsepower costs money.
 
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Old Jul 20, 2005 | 02:36 PM
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I got three words for you. 2.3l Turbo swap
 
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Old Jul 20, 2005 | 02:45 PM
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What about just taking it in for a tune-up?? I guess things like new seals, plugs, valve cleaning, etc. I'm sure there's more but what??
 
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