Question:
Hi guys, How difficult is it to work on 4cyl mustangs? Theres a pretty darn beatup one up the street but has a straight body! It could be beautiful with the right work! Its a 93 4cyl automatic convertible… Looking for any information regarding if they are total lemons/worth fixing up for a daily driver! Andy
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My experience with the 2.3 engine has been that it’s very durable and can take a lot of abuse. It’s also easy to work on. I owned a high mileage tempo years ago and the engine never burned oil and I beat the hell out of it when I drove it 
On the other hand the 93 may have that "dual spark plug per cylinder" which may make it a little more complicated. PS. don’t expect high-performance driving from it though Before you buy.
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High performance craves will be satisfied with my 88 gt convertible Its an AWESOME car I love it to death! Yeah im just looking for a daily driver (gas saver!) 
Cool to hear your experience! Thanks for the reply! Andy
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – My experience with the 2.3 engine has been that it’s very durable and can take a lot of abuse. It’s also easy to work on. I owned a high mileage tempo years ago and the engine never burned oil and I beat the hell out of it when I drove it On the other hand the 93 may have that "dual spark plug per cylinder" which may make it a little more complicated. PS. don’t expect high-performance driving from it though Before you buy.
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Hi guys, How difficult is it to work on 4cyl mustangs? Theres a pretty darn beatup one up the street but has a straight body! It could be beautiful with the right work! Its a 93 4cyl automatic convertible… Looking for any information regarding if they are total lemons/worth fixing up for a daily driver! Andy
I drive an 87 coupe. I have been driving it for almost 4 years now. Its been in a number of accidents (my brother) and is still holding up. Easy to work on, spark plugs, belts, timing belts, o2 sensor, fuel filter, alternator, battery, lights as well as other stuff is easy to replace. I had pretty good experience with it although i had transm service, alt, water pump and a few things here and there replaced. hope this helps. Dima F. 1987 Mustang 2.3Lx (remove 1987 from e-mail to e-mailme)
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put this on your 2.3 and you’ll be in business http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/aw-cgi/ebayISAPI.dll? ViewItem&item=480837445&r=0&t=0 (..don’t know how hard it would be to put on a 93 though…) Before you buy.
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PLEASE NOTE THAT THE N/A 2.3 BLOCK IS RELATIVLY WEAK. THE 91-93 ENGINES USE MASS AIR FLOW COMPUTERS WITH THE DUAL IGNITION SYSTEM. NO DATA HAS BEEN COLLECTED ON HOW A TURBO WOULD WORK ON THIS ENGINE, IF IT WOULD WORK. i have been looking into this for the last 2 years, and the only logical choice is to pull an old SVO engine or a turbo coupe engine and swap it out. dont mean to discourage any of you, just giving you a warning. also, be aware- the pistons on turbo engines are forged and built for 8 to1 compression. N/A 2.3s feature 9.1 to 1 compression. dont expect any higher boost than 8-10 psi without an intercooler. godspeed, and good luck Felix Da Kat
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – put this on your 2.3 and you’ll be in business http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/aw-cgi/ebayISAPI.dll? ViewItem&item=480837445&r=0&t=0 (..don’t know how hard it would be to put on a 93 though…) Before you buy.
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It can be done to a n/a block just go easy on the boost and you will be fine. www.turboford.org B. – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – PLEASE NOTE THAT THE N/A 2.3 BLOCK IS RELATIVLY WEAK. THE 91-93 ENGINES USE MASS AIR FLOW COMPUTERS WITH THE DUAL IGNITION SYSTEM. NO DATA HAS BEEN COLLECTED ON HOW A TURBO WOULD WORK ON THIS ENGINE, IF IT WOULD WORK. i have been looking into this for the last 2 years, and the only logical choice is to pull an old SVO engine or a turbo coupe engine and swap it out. dont mean to discourage any of you, just giving you a warning. also, be aware- the pistons on turbo engines are forged and built for 8 to1 compression. N/A 2.3s feature 9.1 to 1 compression. dont expect any higher boost than 8-10 psi without an intercooler. godspeed, and good luck Felix Da Kat put this on your 2.3 and you’ll be in business http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/aw-cgi/ebayISAPI.dll? ViewItem&item=480837445&r=0&t=0 (..don’t know how hard it would be to put on a 93 though…) Before you buy.
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