2.3 stang worth a buy?

[vette_7t9]

Hi.

Is the 2.3L EFI stang worth a buy? Hows the performance? Is it a fun driving car atleast? I have driven a 4 dr. Escort to the limit(mommys car) and hope to buy an exciting rwd car that I can push the limit without much risk. Just wonderin if a 2.3 is worth a look.

[StangNut86]

sadly enough, the 2.3 stang is actually a bit slower than the escort to the best of my knowlege. still, as long as it's a stick it's still fun to drive. you're still preserving the mustang heritage with one. though if i were you, i'd just get a 5.0 or even a 6 cyl... they both have quite a bit more pickup than the 85 or so hp of a 2.3.

also, a 2.3 makes the perfect foundation for a carb'd 302 swap, since the k-member is the same.

[vette_7t9]

but isnt the 4 banger lighter than the V8 = decent accel. and crisp handling?

[Ace$nyper]

no its is slow i raced a buddy with 4cyl vert back when my car was stock and i killed hom stock my car ran low 18s handled like a boat and shocks were 1 year old

[badaZZ-five-o]

man 2.3 are alright my brother has one and it was actually quite quick and my car was originaly a 2.3 and im converting it to the 5.0 its perfect for a swap if you want more details talk to me on aol or msn messenger i can help you out!

[HiFlow5 0]

The coupe I just bought use to have a 2.3L in it. I use to own another coupe with a 2.3L, it was a good beater and winter car, that was about it.