97 Mazda B2300 Turbo Project

[MazdaB2300Turbo]

I am new to the forums and would like to get a few ideas from you folks on here. I have a 1997 Mazda B2300 and wanting to build a respectable street/strip truck out of it. I am going to run a beefier bottom end with the 5.7 rod and Forged pistons. I want to know more about what people think of using the 8 plug d port head. Is this a good head to work and use or should I try and find a head from a turbo motor. I also plan on losing the fuel injection and running a Modified carb set up but still using the factory electronic ignition with a few upgrades from MSD. If 8 plug head is a go any suggestions on valve sizing and best way to build the head. Thanks for all input and will let everyone know what is accomplished in the end .

[salating]

use the dual plug head

why carb?

i would get tune your current ecu, you will have better results


personally i would stick with stocklength rods and forged pistons for a street/strip truck

[nagelandy55]

use the dual plug head

why carb?

i would get tune your current ecu, you will have better results


personally i would stick with stocklength rods and forged pistons for a street/strip truck

i agree

[fordnut71]

a carb could be tuned but it will be a lot more work to keep it working right.

[Jesshwarren]

Tuning is not hard and 25MPG is nice ;)

[MazdaB2300Turbo]

So Everyone agrees I should run EFI and just tune the computer for the turbo... Yes Simplicity is good but I also want to build something a lil less than ordinary. I have not seen it in all my 2.3 turbo research so why not be different and try it all it can do is cause a few headaches or fail and in that case then I might think of switching it back around to EFI. Anyone Suggest a Specific Rod And Piston Combo and Also Cam and Valve Sizing Information ?

[salating]

a set of turbocoupe pistons and rods will suite perfectly fine

how much power and boost do you want to run will depend on cam selection

for streetable purposes most people just use the ranger roller cam

but there are others out there

[D94R]

"a lil less ordinary". Every where but on this site, your truck will be "less than ordinary", no need to turn the truck into a Unicorn to be a standout in a VERY small crowd.

[AJ_Fritz]

valve size it nogotiable. ive seen 580 hp made with the stock valve size. still aint sold on bigger valves yet.

[nagelandy55]

valve size it nogotiable. ive seen 580 hp made with the stock valve size. still aint sold on bigger valves yet.

Your just jealous because you don't have big valves :=)

[AJ_Fritz]

oh i have a set lol. i just dont know if i want to go through the hassel of installing them :biggrin:

[flyin]

Turbos were around a long time before fuel injection but the multiport injection systems brought them to the next level. Near perfect fuel distribution to the cylinders means that you dont have to run some cylinders rich to keep others from being lean. Also, automatic temperature adjustment is great for keeping the afr where you want it.
A long time ago I had a carbed 2.3 turbo in a 79 capri. It ran good. Power was only around 145 or so(88 was NA), but it felt nice and the v8 cars werent making much more than that at that time. I just cant imagine getting the power out of that motor that we are getting now without a lot more engine problems.
If you really want to do it then go for it and we will be around to help where we can.

[muddpawz]

Could you give me some insight on the super duty intercooler and mounting it in a ranger? I have heard great things about using it, but have yet to hear how to mount/plumb the thing so it would work!!! Thanks

[AJ_Fritz]

powerstroke intercooler install is a pain in the ass. if you want to do it without cutting the intercooler then you have to cut the truck. i cut the frame horns off and moved them out to the core support mounts. then moved the bumper mounts out to meet the frame horns. fit like a glove after that.