ford 2.3l turbo?

Has anyone ever done this swap, (im sure someone has) id like to know of any major issues u ran into or atleast a buildthread on it thanks guys!

No, but I've definitely thought about it! I'm interested in some info as well.

I don't know if I could be of any help but I have the same motor essentially in my Ranger with out the turbo. It's a solid motor.

I couldn't imagine it being different from other engine swaps as far as parts being needed.

I would find a 93+ Ranger or 94+ B Series parts truck and swap everything over and then add a turbo if it was me.

Well, if it was me, I'd run the older style 2.3. I have a 91 2.3 Ranger and it is DIS, therefore, you can't change timing without reprogramming ECU. 89+ Rangers used the DIS system, whereas the 85-88 Rangers used points ignition system. The best Ranger 2.3's to get are an 86-87, because starting in 86 (IIRC) they started using a one piece rear main seal, and in 88 they reduced the crank main bearing journal sizes. Don't quote me on that, but I'm pretty sure that is accurate. Using the points ignition system is almost a necessity when doing a turbo setup unless you want to spend loads of time and money tuning your ECM for an 89+ 2.3. If you end up needing more timing as well, you can get the dizzy recurved, but that's highly unlikely, as there is plenty of adjustment to begin with. I know lots about Fords, not so much about the older Mazdas.

That's pretty good info.

I'll be posting my turbo build up of my 97 2.3L if I ever get started.

I have a buddy that has two complete motors one turbo and one non! Complete with turbo manifolds wiring and ecu! And a 5 speed tranny! All for like $200! For that pricei cant pass it up. So look for a build thread in the coming months!

Nice, now you'll have spare parts! I'll keep an eye out for a thread!

The old couriers came with a 2.3 also 79-82 i believe. My friends 82 has the 2.3 and ive thought many times of taking it and the mounts etc for my swap.

I did the build in a 96 ranger it was easy for mine but if ur obd1 the tuning will be a lot easier because u can just run a turbocoupe or merkur ecu and it will run great