twybrow
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| posted on 30/10/09 at 09:56 AM |
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QUICK 4 mins - NEW 2.3l Duratec
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=220499312628&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT
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speedyxjs
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| posted on 30/10/09 at 09:58 AM |
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2 mins 
£850 though
How long can i resist the temptation to drop a V8 in?
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omega0684
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| posted on 30/10/09 at 10:12 AM |
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scootz
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| posted on 30/10/09 at 10:13 AM |
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They say that a 2.0 on throttle bodies and aftermarket ECU should make 190-ish bhp. Anyone know what sort of power gains could be expected from the
2.3 over the 2.0?
It's Evolution Baby!
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twybrow
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| posted on 30/10/09 at 10:39 AM |
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Soneone got a bargain - a brand new 2.3 for £850 has got to be worth having...!?
ASFAIK, the 2.3 tends to make about 10% more power/torque than the 2.0.
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mark chandler
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| posted on 30/10/09 at 10:58 AM |
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I thought the 2.3 was from galaxy's, and is not the same engine as the 2.0litre ... as in not as advanced just badged up.
May be wrong
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twybrow
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| posted on 30/10/09 at 11:05 AM |
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In this country I think they are, but if it is a US engine, then the 2.3 is a stroked 2.0 (AFAIK!).
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flak monkey
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| posted on 30/10/09 at 11:36 AM |
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The 2.0 and 2.3 are the same engine.
The difference is in the stroke (bore is the same) and the block is approx 11mm taller than the 2.0
If its the all ali block then its the proper duratec and not an old zetec.
£850 for a new engine is a bargain.
2.3 makes a little more torque than the 2.0. The power is approx the same
That said the 2.3 isnt that simple. Some of the 2.3 engines (not all) have a balance shaft on the crank, which is really rather heavy and negates any
benenfits as you cant easily up the rev limit. Though there are kits out to remove the balance shaft from the 2.3.
Sera
http://www.motosera.com
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speedyxjs
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| posted on 30/10/09 at 12:18 PM |
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twybrow - you've changed your avatar and lowered the front of your car 
How long can i resist the temptation to drop a V8 in?
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twybrow
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| posted on 30/10/09 at 12:51 PM |
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I have indeed MrSpeedy - much better I think you'll agree!?
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scootz
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| posted on 30/10/09 at 02:08 PM |
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Cheers David... I'd heard the power output difference wasn't huge in stock trims.
It's Evolution Baby!
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