What's the single best thing to do to a 2.3....

Trade it i for a V8....

Check out a SVO newsgroup or website.You can make a 2.3L with well over

300-400hp! Benefits are insurance, lighter, and gas. Oh and not to mention whooping SOME 8 cylinders and the gratification you can get from it.

I've seen some very strong 2.3s in the past.... unfortunately, the crankshafts aren't built to take that kind of torque/HP and reliability suffers. Additionally, reaping that kind of power can be spendy and turn a car into something that get's worked on more than it gets driven....

I'm an old timey kinda guy - even at todays gasoline prices, there is no replacement for displacement.

I know you want to know 1 single thing, but, I did a cam change, Offy intake and a header. This resulted in a engine that would rev nicely with good power and still got me 25mpg with a 3spd auto.

I know you want to know 1 single thing, but, I did a cam change, Offy intake and a header. This resulted in a engine that would rev nicely with good power and still got me 25mpg with a 3spd auto.