2.3L Ford swap????? Is it possible?

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04-17-2019, 09:06 PM

wes.stew

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2.3L Ford swap????? Is it possible?

I recently blew the 1.6 in my Miata and I have a 2.3 out of a Ford Focus just laying around and I was wondering if it’s do able to swap the motor and make an adapter plate for the 2.3 to bolt up to my trans. I know it’s probabky retarded question but I’m trying to do the best with what I got. Thanks

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04-17-2019, 09:11 PM

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04-18-2019, 09:18 AM

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Yep, doable. Good luck!

04-18-2019, 09:20 AM

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just because its "doable" doesn't make it a good decision. kind of like sex with your sister.

04-18-2019, 09:44 AM

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just because its "doable" doesn't make it a good decision. kind of like sex with your sister.

04-18-2019, 02:12 PM

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04-22-2019, 02:51 AM

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04-22-2019, 05:15 AM

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04-22-2019, 05:26 AM

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Bonus cats if anyone can work out what's in the NC...

04-22-2019, 05:54 AM

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Looks like a bike engine, and from the COPs I would say Honda.

04-22-2019, 05:58 AM

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Yup - A Hayabusa engine..

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/133007238078?ul_noapp=true

I have no idea why someone decided to make that - lots of revs and no torque in quite a heavy car!

04-22-2019, 06:24 AM

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Yup - A Hayabusa engine..

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/133007238078?ul_noapp=true

I have no idea why someone decided to make that - lots of revs and no torque in quite a heavy car!

a little more on it (sorry its not more interesting), unsure if theres more on fb

https://www.mx5nutz.com/forum/index....pic=385145&hl=

as to the OP, anything fits if you want it to, takes time / effort & money

referencing the volvo 16v head (on a Ford block?) theres some good powered Volvo slant / 2.3 based engines being used in rally & other competition around the UK, can bore & stroke to 3L and alloy blocks are available - 300hp na singlecams