My thoughts for new modders after 3 years of ownership

[TorqueMan]

A stock 2.3 could survive without one, yes. Is a cheap catch can worth it? Betcha ass it is. I also started with a catch can as my first mod, knowing how finicky this engine is with touching anything from the catalytic converter back. Just a high flow cat will make the 2.3 eventually start ingesting oil.

And round and round she goes...

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[Brian V]

And round and round she goes...

Is that like pop goes the weasel or he done popped it ?:lol: :lol::amen:

 

[wildcatgoal]

Except if it's a VW. If it's a VW... it will clog up no matter what.

 

[Blyman93]

A very detailed write up that took alot of time and thought to help guide new owners, and we end up right back in 2015 about the lockness carbon monster. What a waste of a post lol

While were at it, has anyone managed to find an exhaust that busts out a v8 note yet? Asking for a friend in 2014.


To the OP, thanks for the time. Personally I'll be shooting for a 2.0 block paired with either a 7163 or 7670. I've been saying this for years. You can have a stout 500hp car for less than a new GT. (My local prices avg. 38-42k)

 

[Brian V]

A very detailed write up that took alot of time and thought to help guide new owners, and we end up right back in 2015 about the lockness carbon monster. What a waste of a post lol

While were at it, has anyone managed to find an exhaust that busts out a v8 note yet? Asking for a friend in 2014.


To the OP, thanks for the time. Personally I'll be shooting for a 2.0 block paired with either a 7163 or 7670. I've been saying this for years. You can have a stout 500hp car for less than a new GT. (My local prices avg. 38-42k)

What are your thoughts about fuel injecting the 2.0 ? Would you use direct injection or port injection ?

 

[Blyman93]

What are your thoughts about fuel injecting the 2.0 ? Would you use direct injection or port injection ?

Both I suppose. The regular setup for both cars is direct injection so I'd still be using that. Paired with meth injection so technically that's port.

I would prefer all around port however and ditch the direct stuff

 

[lsiunsuex]

Thanks for the effort on the write up. I was considering upgrading the intercooler and was going to go with a mishimoto; ordered the ETS instead this morning. Wasn't about to pay $139 to have it painted black so silver it is.

Not to drag out the catch can discussion anymore, but a different question (I didn't order it) - I've read running methanol helps keep the internals clean. Half? think a catch can is a good idea; others think it's a waste / not needed. Do I "need" one if I'm running methanol as the methanol has cleaning properties?

(any harm in spray painting the intercooler black myself? lol...)

 

[Marvinmadman]

I left mine aluminum. Looks better that way

 

[xmadror]

(any harm in spray painting the intercooler black myself? lol...)

I wouldn't spray paint the fins (I assume it could have a small negative effect) but the casing itself would be fine imo.

 

[TheDonSalami]

I'm about to order a upc dvcc but I'm stuck on these options of whether or not I need a check valve or what intake size means. Can anyone shed some light for this rookie?

 

[Marvinmadman]

Get the billet CVs. Intake size is the size of your intake tube so they can supply the right coupler.

 

[TheDonSalami]

Get the billet CVs. Intake size is the size of your intake tube so they can supply the right coupler.

that helps a lot! uhm...how would one know what the size of the intake tube is? i had the ford performance procal/cai installed but i think they only replace the airbox so i guess i would be stock?

 

[Marvinmadman]

Correct

 

[TheDonSalami]

Correct

thank you so much for your help!

 

[Blue Moon]

How about you two get a room and work out all that unresolved sexual tension?

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