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The following pages contain just a portion of the parts we manufacture and supply. If you cant find what you need, just give us a call and well do our best to assist you,
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Pulleys and Accessories_______________________________________________________ 1-3 Cams and Cam Kits __________________________________________________________ 4-7 Performance Cylinder Heads___________________________________________________ 8-9 Valves, Springs, Retainers, Lash Caps,and Keepers_________________________________ 10 Rocker Arms, Valve Guides, Keepers and Oil Restrictors_____________________________ 11 Solid Lifter Kits and Anti-Pump Up Hydraulic Lifters_________________________________ 12 Top End Tools and Accessories_________________________________________________ 13 Headers___________________________________________________________________ 14 Manifolds__________________________________________________________________ 15 Mikuni Assemblies___________________________________________________________ 16 Carb Spacers/Adapters and Fuel Pumps__________________________________________ 17 Carburetors_________________________________________________________________ 18 Air Cleaners and Gaskets______________________________________________________ 19 Crankshafts, Ministock Book Tech Books__________________________________________ 20 Connecting Rods ____________________________________________________________ 21 Oil Pans and Oiling Systems___________________________________________________ 22 Pistons____________________________________________________________________ 23 Rings, Bearings, Studs and Strapping Kits_________________________________________ 24 Discs and Pressure Plates_____________________________________________________ 25 Flywheels, Clutch Assemblies and Hi Torque Starter________________________________ 26 Electronic Ignitions___________________________________________________________ 27 Distributors and Accessories___________________________________________________ 28 Safety Equipment____________________________________________________________ 29 Buggy/Sand Rail Performance Section___________________________________________ 30-31 Complete Engines and Short Blocks_____________________________________________ 32 Technical Suggestions________________________________________________________ 33-42 Cam Shaft Limited Warranty____________________________________________________ 43 Sales Policy (Please Review Before Ordering)_____________________________________ 44 Sales History (For Your Use)___________________________________________________ 45 Alphabetical Product Index_____________________________________________________ 46
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Timing Belts Part# E1292 (2.0) Part# E2294 (2.3) Part# E2303 (2.3 Tall Block) Part# E2296 (Ranger R/T)
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High volume, high pressure pump Improved engine temperatures Weighs 2.1 lbs (2/3 weight reduction over stock pump) Billet aluminum construction Water Neck with 5/8Restrictor
Properly restricts water flow to the radiator for better engine temperatures A must for any hi-flow aluminum water pump Includes water neck, restrictor, and gasket Removes extra water heater outlet
Part# E2860
Part# E2856
This component is no longer manufactured by Ford Motor Company! Will Function as a direct OEM replacement or with your Esslinger performance parts Part# E2195
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Part# E2311-5 For Use With ARCA and SVO Aluminum Heads
Part# E2313 For Use With Dry Sump (no filler cap)
A must for any high RPM engine Made from billet chromoly Replaceable gear Case hardened for ultimate wear resistance Kit includes bronze distributor gear, pin and special thrust washer
Part# E2199K
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Power Range
Cam #
Slightly Modified, 5200 Carburetor Circle Track Cams - Call For Engine Specifications and Recommendations Billet Rods, Ported Head, Big Valves, 500 Carb Hi RPM Circle Track w/ Stroker or Drag Racing
Modified Stock with .400 Maximum Lift Rule Spirited Street, Stock Head, 5200 to 350 Carb Classes Requiring up to18 Inches of Vacuum Classes Requiring up to 12 Inches of Vacuum Low RPM Circle Track Cam, Hot Street/Strip High RPM Oval, Mildly Modified Head, 350 Carb
117
125 126 116 107
4500-7500 4700-7700 Circle Track Cams Call For Engine Specifications and Recommendations 5000-7900 5100-8200 5500-8500 6000-9200 GT3 - Requires Special Springs Esslinger ARCA Aluminum Head Special Application Turbo Cam Street Turbo Cam Hot Street / Strip Turbo Cam
2300cc ** Roller Cam Kits
Billet Roller Camshaft
287
288 314 330 287 287 260 242
Cam Kit Regular Cast Camshaft Cam Sheet Rocker Arms Dual Springs Retainers Assembly Lube Limited Warranty
Cam Sheet 2562 2567 3209 3205 2285 2568-6 2286 2297 2229 3220 Roller Ex. Valves Roller Int. Valves Roller Springs Roller Retainers Profile Tips Keepers Valve Seals
Roller Rocker Arms
Note: Roller cams require machining oiling holes and grooves in journals for use with Esslinger SVO and ARCA Alum. heads.
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Good Low RPM Torque, Stock Head, 5200 Carb Low RPM Circle Track, Turbo Charged Engines Circle Track Cams - Call For Engine Specifications and Recommendations Hi RPM Circle Track w/ Stroker or Drag Racing
Roller 2000cc
1225 1221 1222 1223 1226 1227 1224 260 272 280 286 650 615 645 610 288 310 318 324 109.2 103
4500-7800 Circle Track Cams - Call For Engine Specifications and Recommendations 4800-8000 5000-8200 5500-8500 Hi Speed, High Banked Paved Track Hi Speed, High Banked Dirt Track Hi RPM Drag Racing 5800-8800 6000-9000 7000-10,000
110
107 111.1 112 109
Most 2.0 Cams are sold on a special order basis. Please call for availablity.
2000cc * 1289 3207 1202 Cam Kit Regular Cast Camshaft** Cam Sheet Rocker Arms Dual Springs Retainers Assembly Lube Limited Warranty *Select from cam list Qty. 1 1 Set Set Set 1 1 Year 1549 1554 3209 3205 1428-5 1556 1284 2297 3224 4506 1205 3220 2000cc * Roller Cam Kits
Billet Roller Camshaft
Qty. 1 1 4 4 Set Set Set Set Set Set Set Set 2 Set
Cam Sheet Roller Ex. Valves Roller Int. Valves Roller Springs Roller Retainers Profile Tips Keepers Valve Seals
Roller Rocker Arms Long Mouse Trap Studs
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Aluminum D-Port
Heads
The Esslinger Aluminum D-Port head is a performance replacement for the nearly extinct cast iron head. Unported, this head out flows a fully ported cast iron head. Available in hydraulic and solid lift apps 30 lb. weight savings over cast iron Redesigned water jackets for better cooling properties CNC machined combustion chamber Machined for oversized valves (stock valves available upon request) Package includes heavy duty springs, retainers, and keepers Ford Racing part# M-6049-E23A
Applications Include: Turbo apps Mini / Pony Stock Off-Road Truck / Sand Rail Tractor Pull Hot Street Car
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A.R.C.A. Head
The 2.3 A.R.C.A. is our most potent head. Developed for the A.R.C.A. Truck series, this head borrows heavily from the technology of our midget program. Features included are super hi-flow square exhaust ports and a space-age combustion chamber design. This head is completely CNC machined and CNC ported for unparalleled flow. Standard A.R.C.A. heads include your choice of cam and severe duty stainless hardware. Intake and exhaust valve diameters are 2.020 and 1.600 respectively. Standard A.R.C.A. heads come equipped with valve springs that can withstand 9500+ RPM. We also offer a Titanium package derived directly from our race proven midget head that ensures an RPM range of 10,000+. Dont get beat! Give yourself the power to pass with the cylinder head of the future!
Cast Iron
It is widely known that the greatest improvement in the power of an engine is produced in the head. Let our talented head porting department get to work for you. Esslinger Engineering has been working exclusively with the 2.0/2.3 iron head since their introduction in 1971. Since then we have accumulated a wealth of knowledge along with our own tricks that can make you a track champion. All iron heads come fully ported and polished, with your choice of cam type and hardware. Let one of our qualified sales staff assist you in choosing the correct components to get you to the front of the field.
Services included with iron head: Hot Tanked and Magnafluxed Intake ports reshaped to equally flow and spiral polished Exhaust ports are reshaped, flowed and highly polished Combustion chambers are recontoured, polished and equally ccd Valve seats are cut and finished for our large valves Oversized stainless valves included
Applications Include: Mini / Pony Stock Off-Road Truck / Sand Rail Tractor Pull Hot Street Car
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Valves
Quick Reference Guide
Mtr. Size
Overall Length
Tip-Grv
Keeper Type Single 7 deg Single 10 deg Stock Super 7 Single 10 deg
Material
Roller Cast/Stock
2.3 Custom Titanium And Stainless Valves A vailable on a Special Order Basis itanium St Valves Special
#E3206* Dual 2.3 Hi-Lift Roller (Alum. D-port Only) #E3207* Dual 2.3 / 2.0 for Flat Tappet Camshafts #E3209* Dual 2.3 / 2.0 for Roller Camshafts #E3210yp* Dual 2.3 H.D. for Hi-RPM Roller #E2280 Single Spring 2.3 H.D. for Stock Retainers #E2281 Single Spring 2.3 for Stock Replacement (up to .550 lift)
*Requires machining to install
Retainers
Mtr. Size
Spring Type Dual Dual Roller Dual Dual Dual Roller Roller-Ti Roller-Ti
Keeper
Material
Keepers
#E2568 #E2568-3 #E2568-6 #E2568-8 #E1556 #E1557 Single 7 Degree Stock Multi-Groove Keeper Single 10 Degree Roller Single Super 7 Ti-Roller Single 10 Degee Roller Stock Multi Groove Keeper
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Solid Lifter Kit With Long Adjuster Studs and Roller Springs Solid Lifter Kit With Long Adjuster Studs & Regular Springs Conversion Kit Supplement to Our Roller Cam Kit Solid Lifter Kit With Long Adjuster Studs and Regular Springs Solid Lifter Kit With Long Adjuster Studs and Roller Springs
(Less Sleeves) (Less Sleeves)
Jam Nut
Conversion Kit Supplement to Our Roller Cam Kit(Alum. Head O/S Less Sleeves) Complete Oversized Solid Lifter Kit for Roller Cam 2 2 8 8 2 2 8 8 L 2 2 8 8 R L R 3 2 8 8 3 2 8 8 L 3 2 8 8 L A 3 2 8 9
Long Stud
Spring
Sleeve Insert
X X X X X
X X X X X
X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X
Rick Huseman Driving Fabtechs Esslinger Powered C.O.R.R. Pro-Lite Offroad Truck
Hydraulic Lifters
For use with flat tappet cams Will function as a direct OEM replacement part For use with Esslinger Aluminum D-Port head
Part# E2220
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Part# M3245-5
Crows Foot
Allows you to properly torque your solid lifter jam nuts without removing mouse trap spring and clip
Timing Light
Part# E3250
E-Bar
Easily degree your cam Made from billet aluminum Anodized for surface protection
Part# E3243
Part# E3247
Engine Builder Top End Tool Kit Includes: Rocker Arm Tool Crowsfoot Part# E3240K E-Bar Hyd. Lifter Set-up Tool
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Headers
High Rear
Part# E2166-5A (Thunder Valley 2.3) Part# E2166 (ARCA Aluminum Head) Part# E2166B (Boat) Part# E1166 (2.0)
Primary Diameter Collector Diameter A B C D 7 1/2 E Application Buggy/Boat Buggy Stock Body Buggy Buggy Stock Car/Oval Stock Car/Oval Stock Car/Oval Buggy/Boat Stock Car/Oval
Part # E2161 E1160 E2162 E2164 E1162 E2165 E2166-5A E2166 E2166B* E1166*
Header Type High Rear High Rear Under Chassis High Mid High Mid Low Mid/Thru Firewall
2.3 2.0 2.3 2.3 2.0 2.3 2.3 2.3 2.3 2.0
3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
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9 3/4
26 1/4 8 3/4 12 1/4 7 1/2 27 26 1/2 26 1/2 36 1/2 36 1/2 36 1/2 36 1/2 1 10 10 7 7 9 7 10 12 12 7 1/2 8 1/4 8 1/4 8 8 1/4
7 3/4 6 6 8 1/2 8 1/2 8 1/2 8 1/2 8 1/2
32 1/2 7 1/2
High Rear
Thru Wall/Step Header
Ceramic coating available on E2166, E2166-5A, and E1166 ARCA Header Gasket Part# M2158-G
A=Overall Length - From first header flange bolt hole to end of collector. B=Height - From rocker cover rail to top of primary tubes. C=Height - From rocker cover rail to top of collector D=Width Outside - From head to outside of primary tubes. 2.3 Header Flange E=Width Inside - From head to inside of primary tubes. Part# E2171 Weld-On 4 Into 1 Collector Part# E8590
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Manifolds
Our Competition Holley manifolds have been designed for serious circle track performance. These manifolds will put you a step ahead of your competition, and our customers have the wins to prove it.
Features Include: Large raised plenum for increased air flow and fuel atomization Carburetor is turned sideways to provide efficient air and fuel distribution Runners distribute fuel and air evenly to each cylinder Note: Holley Manifolds are not recommended for Additional carb spacers available (see page 16) Street, Off-Road, or Buggy Applications
Part# E2724-5K
Part# E1332
2.3 Holley Manifold for a cast iron head (D-Port or Oval Port)
Weber
2.3 Holley Manifold for an aluminum head For those who use Weber carburetors, we offer two manifolds that utilize 45mm, 48mm, and 55mm carbs.
Recommended Applications: CORR/SCORE Series
(2.3 Weber manifolds require a crankfire ignition)
Part# E2726
Aluminum Head Fuel Injection System Includes: Aluminum Manifold Hilborn Butterflies Hilborn Barrel Valve Hilborn Nozzles
Part# E2728
(call for details)
83-85 Ranger 2.3 Manifold Machined for Weber 5200 Series Holley 350/500 will bolt on with E3339 adapter (page 16) Will fit only round port heads
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Mikunis
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Through years of research and testing we have developed a carburetion system utilizing four Mikuni carbs that are nearly untouchable in almost all forms of racing. These carburetors were originally developed for use on dirt bikes and snowmobiles, making them ideal for off-road and dirt oval racing. Our Mikuni assembly produces more torque than a standard two barrel carb, provides a smoother power curve and is easily adjustable to suit your application. Our Mikuni assemblies come complete with an aluminum manifold, a heavy-duty four-into-one cable mounted to the manifold, rubber mounting flanges, four pre-jetted modified Mikuni carburetors, four washable gauze type air filters and a one-into-four fuel block along with detailed installation instructions.
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Adapt a Holley carb to your stock 2.0 manifold with our 1 adapter. EFI Adapters These carburetor adapters allow you to bolt a Holley 350 or 500 onto the lower half of 86-88 EFI Ranger, Mustang, or any EFI turbo 2.3 manifolds. Available in 1 or 2 heights to suit your application.
Fuel Pumps
Hi-Volume Mechanical Fuel Pump
Hi R.P.M. 2.3 race engines need more fuel than a stock pump can supply. Our hi-volume heavy-duty mechanical fuel pump will give you the fuel you need to achieve maximum output from your engine.
The perfect electric fuel pump for your 2.3, the Holley is adjustable with an included regulator from 4.5 to 9 PSI. This pump will run on any 12 volt system. 100GPH@9PSI
Part# E3636
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Carburetors
Holley With the exception of the Stage 2 and 3 Holleys, all carburetors on this page are factory stock.
W eber
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Overall W idth/ idth/ Height Length
4 1/8 3 3/8 3 1/4 1 3/4 3 1/4 1 3/4 3 1/4 3 1/4 STD STD 9 Dia. 9 Dia. 5 1/2-9 5 1/2-9 5 1/2-9 5 1/2-9 4 1/2-7 4 1/2-7 4 1/2 5
Air Cleaners
Part # E3381 E3381-5 E3379 E3380 E3375 E3374 E3384 E3385 E1386 E1387 Carb Type
Holley Holley 5200 Weber 5200 Weber DGV 5A DGV 5A Weber IDF Weber DCOE Mikuni 38mm Mikuni 44mm
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Gaskets
We offer an extensive line of gaskets and kits for both the 2.0 and 2.3.
Most gaskets also available individually.
Gasket Kits: E2819 - 2.3 Complete Set E1818 - 2.0 Complete Set Head: E2817 - 2.3 Copper Head Gasket (.043 Thickness) E2817-3 - 2.3 Copper Head Gasket (.050 Thickness) E2817-4 - 2.3 Copper Head Gasket (.062 Thickness) E2817-5 - 2.3 Copper Head Gasket (.080 Thickness) E2820 - 2.3 Felpro Head Gasket (Recommended for O-ringed Blocks) E2821 - 2.3 McCord Head Gasket (Turbo Applications) E2822-5 - 2.3 Felpro Head Gasket (Best for non-O-ringed Blocks) E1820 - 2.0 Felpro Head Gasket Header: E2805 - 2.3 Header Gasket (Must use with Esslinger 2.3 Header) E1804 - 2.0 Header Gasket (Must use with Esslinger 2.0 Header) E2171-5G - Thunder Valley Header Gasket M2158-G - ARCA Header Gasket E2800 - 2.3 All-Rubber Rocker Cover Gasket with Steel Shim E2806 - One-Piece Neoprene Oil Pan Gasket
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Crankshafts
Stock Crankshafts
2.3 S tock Reworked
Our 2.3 stock reworked cranks are ground .010 under stock rod and main diameters, surface hardened and precision balanced.
(Custom grinds available)
Part# E2719
Stroke to CC Reference
3.850 3.785 3.600 3.469 3.325 3.125 3000cc 2850cc 2700cc 2600cc 2500cc 2300cc
Range: 2300cc to 3000cc Weight: 38 lbs. Standard Strokes: 3.850*, 3.785, 3.600, 3.469, 3.325, 3.125 Stroker Kits (Crank, Pistons, Rings) 3000cc - Part# E2709BK* 2850cc - Part# E2706BK (Custom strokes and journal diameters available) 2700cc - Part# E2712BK (2300cc kits available with various rod lenghts) 2600cc - Part# E2704-5BK 2500cc - Part# E2702BK
Billet Crankshafts
The Esslinger Ministock Built by famed chassis builder Gary Ebeling in 2003 for the Steve Smith book Building The Mustang Ministock, this car has served as a test vehicle for Esslinger Engineering ever since. Building The Mustang Ministock
A comprehensive book on building a McPherson strut Mustang into a competitive circle track racing machine. Includes chassis and engine build-up .
Part# E2103
Steve Smiths Book on Ministock Racing Technology can be a great reference tool for building your race car!
Part# E2104
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Connecting Rods
S tock Reworked
Mtr. Mtr.
2.3 2.3 2.0
Crower S portsman
Length
Stock Stock Stock
(unless noted)
Part #
E2536 E2535* E1534*
Type
Bushed Pressed Bushed
Mtr. Mtr.
2.3 2.3 2.3 2.3 2.3 2.3 2.3 2.0
Part #
E2542 E2530 E2532*
Type
Thru Bolt Capscrew Thru Bolt
Length
5.2 5.2 5.5 5.5 5.7 5.7 5.7 5.0 5.0 5.7 5.7
Pin
.912 .912 .927 .927 .927 .927 .927 .945 .945 .927 .927
E2542-5 Capscrew E2530-2 Thru Bolt E2532-2 Thru Bolt E2532-5 Capscrew E1528 E1533 Manley* Thru Bolt Thru Bolt E1528-5 Capscrew E1533-5 Capscrew
Special Order*
2.0
Part #
Type
Length
5.2 5.5 5.5 5.7 5.0 5.7
Pin
.912 .927 .927 .927 .945 .927
2.0 2.0
E2531-5 Capscrew E2530-5 Capscrew E2537 Thru Bolt E2537-5 Capscrew E1529-5 Capscrew E1531-5 Capscrew
Chromoly Rod Bolts Bolts A Must If You Use Stock Rods Strongest and Most Reliable Replacement Bolts Available Seam and Defect Free Part# E2526 (2.3) W rist Pins Part# E1525 (2.0)
#E1475 (2.0 - .945) #E2477 (2.3 - .912) #E2479 (2.3 - .927)
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Oil Pans
Part# E2680 Part# E2676-5 Part# E2683 Part# E2681
Part# E2678
Part# E2676
Part# E2688
Part# E2686
Performance Series Circle Track Oil Pan 5 1/2 quart Pick up and scraper included Works with Esslinger windage trays Part# E2682 rear sump Part# E2682-5 front sump
Oil Filter Adapter Bypass Bypass
Part# E3758
Oil Pumps
Hi-Volume Oil Pump Delivers 25% more oil Part#E2578 (2.3) Part#E1576 (2.0)
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Pistons
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2 Liter Piston
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Rings
E1506 - 2.0 Custom Ring Sizes Available (Pre Paid) E2500 - 2.3 Custom Ring Sizes Available (Pre Paid)
Engine Bearings
Main Studs
Helps Eliminate Main Bearing Cap Walk Superior Clamping Characteristics Reduces Breakage A Must for Increased Bearing Life in Performance Engines Part# E2814 (2.3) Part# E1540 (2.0)
Head Studs
Helps Eliminate Head Gasket Failure Ensures More Consistent Torque Values Enhances Cylinder Head Sealing Part# E2812 (2.3) Part# E1541 (2.0) Part# E2813 (2.3) (for turbo and hicompression apps)
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Discs
Part# E2131
Part# E2139
Part# E2132
Diameter 8 8 8 8 8 8
1/2 1/2 1/2 1/2 1/2 1/2
Spline 23 10 23 10 23 10 23 10 10 23 10 10 23 10 23
Hub Solid Solid Solid Solid Sprung Sprung Sprung Sprung Sprung Sprung Sprung Solid Solid Solid Solid
Contact
Points 4 Puck 4 Puck 4 Puck 4 Puck Full Face Full Face 6 Puck 6 Puck 6 Puck 6 Puck Full Face 3 Puck 3 Puck 3 Puck 3 Puck
Material Fiber Fiber Steel Steel Organic Organic Fiber Fiber Steel Steel Organic Kevlar Kevlar Fiber Fiber
Purpose
Oval Track / Alum Flywheel Oval Track / Alum Flywheel Oval Track / Stock Flywheel Oval Track / Stock Flywheel H.D. Stock Replacement H.D. Stock Replacement T-5 5 Spd. Transmissions T-5 5 Spd. Transmissions T-5 5 Spd. Transmissions T-5 5 Spd. Transmissions T-5 5 Spd. Transmissions Early Gold Star Setup Early Gold Star Setup Gold Star w/ Steel Insert Gold Star w/ Steel Insert
9 9 9 9 9 7 7 7 7
1/2 1/2 1/2 1/2
Heavy-Duty Pinto/Must ang and T5 Pressure Plates Provides 25% more pressure over stock plate. Great for oval track applications. Weight- 11 lbs.
Part# E3121 (Pinto/Mustang for 8-1/2Disc) Part# E3122-5 (T5 for 9 Disc)
Centerforce Pressure Plates For Pinto/Mustang and T-5 Weight- 11-1/2 lbs.
Part# E3122 (Pinto/Mustang for 8-1/2 Disc) Part# E3122-6 (T5 for 9 Disc)
Reworked Replacement Plate For E3160 and E3161 assemblies only. For 7-1/2 Discs. Weight- 6-1/2 lbs.
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Billet Aluminum Flywheel CNC Machined Out of Billet Aluminum Ultra-Lite Weight Great for Quick Acceleration Off the Corners Steel Insert Provides Maximum Wear Resistance Weight- 8 lbs.
(Uses Stock T.O.B.)
Goldstar Ultra-Lite Oval Track Assembly Flywheel, Pressure Plate, and Disc weigh a combined 11.5 lbs.!!! Three Wing Disc with Fiber Pucks Steel Insert Provides Maximum Wear Resistance
(Includes Flywheel, Pressure Plate, Disc, Throw Out Bearing, and Flywheel Bolts)
Part# E3150 for 8-1/2 Disc (2.3) Part# E3156 for 9 Disc (T5 Trans.) (2.3) Part# E1111 for 8-1/2 Disc (2.0)
Part# E3158 10 Spline (Rep Disc #3136) Part# E1112 (2.0) (Rep Disc #3135)
Steel Flywheel - Stock Appearing Assembly CNC Machined Billet Steel Flywheel Lite Weight 7-1/2 lb. Reworked, Stock Appearing Pressure Plate For Applications Producing up to 200 H.P. 3 Wing, 3 Puck, Fiber Disc Combined Weight of 18 lbs.
(Includes Flywheel, Pressure Plate, Disc, Throw Out Bearing, and Flywheel Bolts)
Aluminum Flywheel-Stock Appearing Assembly CNC Machined Aluminum Flywheel with Steel Insert Lite Weight 7-1/2 lb, Reworked Stock Apearing Pressure Plate 3 Wing, 3 Puck, Non-Metallic Fiber Disc Combined Weight of 141/2 lbs.
(Includes Flywheel, Pressure Plate, Disc, Throw Out Bearing)
Hi-Torque Starter 1/2 the Weight of Stock Starter 250% More Starting Torque Draws Less Current Compact and Sure Start Solenoid
Part# E3112 (Fits 2.0 & 2.3)
Part# E3161 23 Spline (Rep Disc #3135) Part# E3161-5 10 Spline (Rep Disc #3136)
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Ignitions
eXtreme Direct Ignition Electromotives patented advanced digital ignition control resides inside the new XDI, the most powerful standalone ignition available. With an amazing 0.1 degree timing accuracy, the XDI assures optimum resolution. The advanced coil-charging scheme delivers the highest possible Spark Output regardless of RPM. The 60 tooth crank trigger wheel replaces that mechanical distributor plagued with timing slop (cap and rotor wear) and eliminates spark scatter due to gear lash, chain stretch etc. Our kits include XDI ignition unit, XDI coil, pulley kit, and sensor.
#E3620 Regular Kit #E3620-1 Double Groove Kit #E3620-2 Round Tooth Kit #E3620-5 2.0 Kit
XDI Sensors
#E3624 (2.0 not pictured) #M4739 (2.3)
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Part# E3778
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Ignitions
MSD Billet Distributor MSD Billet distributors are the finest performance and racing distributors available. Every feature is designed to provide the best in performance and endurance to top off your ignition system. MSD Distributors use a high output magnetic pickup to trigger the ignition system . This pickup is completely maintenance-free requiring no adjustment ever.
MSD Ignition Control Box MSD Wires
Part# E3779 Part# E2630
Mallory Dual Point Distributors Features: Stabilized Points to Eliminate Float and Bounce Corrosion Free Brass Condenser Mylar Insulation Prevents Shorts and Leakage Self Lubricating Bushings Super-Duty Cap and Rotor Manufactured From Arc-Resistant Materials Adjustable Mechanical Advance Allows for Fine Tuning of the Advance Curve Dual Stabilized Contact Points Eliminate Point Part# E2627 (2.3) Float and Bounce to Increase Coil Output
Part# E1625 (2.0)
Individual Replacement Parts Available for Mallory Distributors. Dual Point Points- Part# E3633 Condenser- Part# E3634 Small Rotor- Part#E3631 Large Rotor- Part#E3632 Small Cap- Part#E3626 Large Cap- Part#E3627 Unilite Small Rotor- Part#E3625-6 Large Rotor- Part#E3625 Module- Part#E3628
2.3 Intermediate Shaft Bearings Shaft Special Oiling Groove Lubricates Distributor Gear Improves Gear Life Substantially
Part# E2434-5
Mallory UniLite Distributors Features: Improved Combustion Efficiency Accurate Spark Timing Adjustable Mechanical Advance Allows for Fine Tuning of the Advance Curve Self Lubricating Bushings Super-Duty Cap and Rotor Manufactured From Arc Resistant Materials Three Wire Connection Works Well Up to 8500 RPM
Part# E2628 (2.3) Part# E1626 (2.0)
(2.3 only)
Mallory Wires
Mallory Coils
Super High Output Coils Come Standard With Brass Contact Terminals and a Spark Plug Type Secondary Post for Better Wire Retention. At 50,000 Volts, These Coils Provide an Optimum Spark Through 8,500 RPM.
Part# E3630 (Universal)
Part# E3777
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Safety Equipment
Custom built cages available for early and late model Mustang, Pinto, and Capri chassis.
Made from 11/2 tubing
Econo Kit
Part# E6101-K
Complete Kit
Part# E6100-K
Crow Enterprises Seat Belt Systems 5 Point Sub Belt Systems Part #
E6211 E6212 E6213 E6214 E6215
Color Black Red Blue Purple Grey High Density Roll Bar Padding Made from melt resistant materials Half-circle design mounts easily with self adhesive backing Part #
E6201 E6202 E6203
Kirkey 10 Degree Seats Seats Proven on asphalt and dirt ovals, road coarses and drag strips, these state-of-theart racing seats can be an excellent cockpit performance booster. Call for details. Vinyl Seats Available in: Width: Part# E6230 Series 14.5, 15.5, 17.5 Specify Color Colors: When Ordering Black, Red, Blue Cloth Seats Part# E6230 & Available in: E6250 Series Width: Specify Color 14.5, 15.5, 17.5 When Ordering Colors: Black, Red, Blue, Grey, Purple*
(special order*)
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For use with your 12 volt VW starter, VW 200mm clutch, and VW pressure plate!
Below are suggested lists of components in various stages to suit your horsepower requirements
S tage 1 - 120hp
Adapter Kit Headers (see p.14) Holley 350 carb
S tage 2 - 150hp
Adapter Kit Headers (see p.14) Holley 350 carb w/ adapter plate or spacer plate (see p.17) E2266-5K cam kit (2.3) w/ antipump lifters (E1217K for 2.0) Adjustable cam pulley (see p.1) Milled head for 10.5 to 1 compression
S tage 3 - 185hp
Adapter Kit Headers (see p.14) Mikuni Carburetion (see p.16) E2270 cam kit (2.3) or E1213 cam kit (2.0) Adjustable cam pulley (see p.1) Milled head for 12 to 1 compression (use race fuel) Cam Pulley, Power Pulley, Billet Water Pump and 7 Water Pump Pulley (see pgs. 1 & 2)
S tage 4 - 285hp
Adapter Kit Headers (see p.14) Aluminum Head (see p.8 & 9) Roller Cam Kit 2850cc Stroker Kit (see p.20) Sportsman Rods 44mm Mikuni Carburetion HPX Crank Fire Ignition or Mallory Distributor
(see pgs. 25 & 26)
Cam Pulley, Power Pulley, Billet Water Pump and 7 Water Pump Pulley (see pgs. 1 & 2)
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Cam #
Adv. Dur.
Center Line
Power Range
Heavy Buggy / Baja Bug 4 Seater Buggy / Desert Recreation Lite Sand Buggy / Desert Competition
3500-7500 4500-8000
Heavy Buggy / Baja Bug 4 Seater Buggy / Desert Recreation Lite Sand Buggy / Desert Competition
4000-8000 5500-8500
VW Hi-Torque Starter
1/2 the Weight of Stock Starter 250% More Starting Torque Draws Less Current Compact and Sure Start Solenoid
Part# E3110
Allen Bodnar Sand Sport AA Buggy MPH Record Holder 3.20sec.-104.593mph in 100 Yards
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Complete Engines
Esslinger Crate Engine
Available in 2300cc and 2500cc displacements, the Esslinger Crate Engine is a state of the art power plant developed for ministock classes. Engines come dyno tested less manifolds and distributor. Engines include: Esslinger Aluminum D-port head High-Lift roller valve train Esslinger 5.7 Performance Series long rod kit Esslinger billet Aluminum adjustable cam pulley, Aluminum auxiliary pulley, billet belt tensioner, 7" Aluminum water pump pulley, underdrive Aluminum power pulley Esslinger billet Aluminum water pump Cast Aluminum rocker cover w/ rear breather Performance 5 1/2 quart oil pan w/ scraper Billet Chromoly intermediate(auxiliary) shaft Custom Engines Esslinger circle track windage tray
Available
Short Blocks
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626-444-4919 For over 30 years, we at Esslinger Engineering have supported those of you who have chosen to go racing with the 2.3/2.0 four-cylinder engine with the best racing advice and technical information available. We will help you tailor your racing effort for your specific needs. The fact that you are reading this catalog suggests that your budget is not unlimited. We can help you get the most for your money. If you want to be competitive, here are some simple tips: 1. Look around: See what is winning and improve on what is working at your specific track. Example: If the winners are all running 2.3 engines, then you may not want to run a 2.0. 2. Spend money first on parts that keep you in the race - good rods, pistons, oil pan, etc 3. Next, invest in the components that will help you run up front - headwork, cams, carburetion, headers, etc 4. Routine maintenance is very important to your engine program. Have a list of things to check after each race - oil filter, compression or leak down test, valve adjustment, point adjustment, timing, etc Do your maintenance early in the week so if you need something you won't have to Steve Smiths Book on Ministock Racing Technology pay expensive overnight shipping fees. can be a great reference tool for 5. The final thing to consider is spare parts. Even the best components can building your race car! fail under the stress of High RPM racing. Planning ahead can help you Part# E2103 avoid sitting at home or sitting on the trailer.
HEADS
The Cylinder Head Considering that most of the power potential is found in the head, the head is the most important area to improve. High power output is the result of increasing the dynamic airflow path through the engine, getting air in and out of the engine as efficiently and effectively as possible. Basically, anything that is done to increase the overall efficiency of the airflow path will result in more power. The airflow path deals with several parameters: carburetor CFM size, restrictor plate diameters (if required), intake manifold plenum and runner designs, intake ports, combustion chamber contouring and valve size, exhaust ports, header size, tailpipe lengths and the entire valve train assembly. For the engine to perform correctly, each and every one of these items must be carefully considered for maximum efficiency and power in the engine. Porting and Polishing The best advice we can give to someone who wants a ported and polished head is to have the work done by an experienced shop that specializes in the Ford four cylinder head and can port, flow bench test and Dyno the engine. If they cannot do all three steps to insure that the work they do really makes power, keep looking. The only advice we can give to someone who wants to do his own headwork is, "Forget it!" You just cannot learn what you need to know by reading books or magazines! Port work is no place for an amateur; it's just too easy to end up with a head that does not make good power, or even worse, grinding holes into your water jackets. Head porting is a difficult art to learn and a great deal of hands-on experience is required. Many hours of port shaping, flow bench work, Dynamometer engine evaluation and careful testing at the track are required to see if your work results in power. Massive flow does not necessarily equal power or good results under racing conditions! Buy a ported and polished head from a shop that already knows how to do it right.
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The following list of heads can be used to help you select the right head for your application: 2300cc -Dual spark plug: 1989-On Rangers 1991-On Cars -D-Port, closed combustion chamber (heart shaped) 1984-1988 -Round port, Ranger mostly used on 2.0L debored 2300's 1986-1988 -D-Port, Open combustion chamber (D-Shaped) 1981-1984 -Oval port, open combustion chamber (D-Shaped) 1974-1981 Identified By: Smooth rocker cover 4 Cam towers Hydraulic lifters Distributor located 5 inches from front of BLOCK
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The Oval Port, open chamber head is excellent for totally stock classes, where no head modifications are allowed. Milling to increase the compression is standard procedure; Call for recommendation. We do not recommend dome pistons to increase compression. Be sure to shorten the head bolts and 2.3 locator sleeves accordingly after milling and always clean out stud/bolt holes. 2000cc -Original round port pinto head 1971-1974 Identified By: Stamped ribs in the rocker cover 3 cam towers Solid lifters Distributor located 1- inches from front of block Milling the Head The most important reason to mill your head is to increase the compression ratio. If you give us a call, we can help you determine how much to mill your head. We do not recommend the use of domed pistons to increase compression. Caution: Be sure that your head has not already been milled. Measure from where your rocker cover sits on the head to the block mating surface: 2.0 Stock Length - 3.728 2.3 Stock Length - 3.800
CAMSHAFTS The camshaft is the heart of these engines. We carry a large selection in order to help you dial in your engine for the type of racing you do. Look at the cam charts in the catalog to see what is the best cam in your RPM range, or better yet, call us. We look forward to helping you select the best camshaft for your application.
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626-444-4919 Valve Train Train Oversize stainless valves, good quality rocker arms, dual valve springs, chromoly retainers, viton valve seals, hardened keepers, and a correctly selected and engineered camshaft are required to build a dependable and reliable valve train. We offer all these components in a complete package that has been race proven to work well together.
Strong Recommendation First start by purchasing a complete cam kit engineered to work together as a total system. Make sure that the seller can provide all the necessary components to insure a correctly engineered valve train. Always use new cast, two-piece, rocker arms with a new, cast camshaft because they break in and become hardened together. If you try to install used rocker arms on a new cam or install a used cam with new rocker arms, you stand a very good chance of experiencing quick and extreme wear due to the incompatibility of the degree of hardness between the two wear surfaces. Always number the rocker arms so they can easily be replaced in their original order. We do not recommend using roller rocker arms on a cast cam because: One: Using a roller rocker arm on a cast cam will significantly change your valve train geometry. The contact patches of the roller vs. cast rocker arms are considerably different. Two: Roller rocker arms have a hard metal roller, but a cast camshaft is made of soft material. Using a roller rocker arm on a cast cam will wear very quickly. This is critical -Make sure you get detailed instructions on how to install the complete cam kit. -Make sure the seller offers complete technical support to answer all your installation and troubleshooting problems and questions. -Make sure the seller can provide detailed instruction on how to achieve correct total valve lift and correct valve train geometry. Buyer Beware! If you buy items from different vendors, correct information may be learned through frustating and costly mistakes. Recommended break-in procedure for Esslinger cast camshafts Important: Setup is critical on the Ford overhead cam engines Make sure of the following: - During installation: Liberally coat moving parts with assembly lube. - Check valve spring height - see drawing #1. - Clearance between valve guide and retainer should be a minimum of .200" with the valve open. Clearance between valve seal and retainer - .050" - see drawing #2. - Clearance between piston and valve should be a minimum of .090" . Check with cam and crank in sync. Also check with the adjustable cam pulley at 6 degrees advanced and 6 degrees retarded. - Valve lift is correct per the cam sheet. Check lift at valve spring retainer with zero lash. If lift is correct, the cam lobe will ride on the contact patch. - Set lash between rocker arm and cam. - Always use new rocker arms. - Apply assembly lube liberally to camshaft lobes. - Run for a minimum of 30 minutes non-stop @ 2500-3000 RPM. - Vary throttle occasionally to change oiling pattern and pressure.
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Correct Valve Lift Set-Up For Esslinger Cam Kits Solid Lifter and Hydraulic Lifter * 1. Solid lifter installed. * 2. Valve, Valve springs, Retainers and Keepers installed correctly. 3. Two rocker arms installed on #1 cylinder. 4. Adjust solid lifter so that follower is at zero lash. ** 5. Dial indicator on retainer (same angle as valve stem) reset to 0. 6. Rotate cam to maximum lift per the dial indicator - this will give you total valve lift (TVL).
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-If TVL is within .005" of the camshaft spec sheet - that is o.k. -If TVL is greater (more) than the camshaft spec - then the valve needs to lengthened - (use a lash cap, and then shorten the valve as needed.) -If TVL is less than spec sheet - then the valve needs to be shortened. -Proceed to the next cylinder. Note: The rocker arm ratio is constantly changing throughout the cam rotation. Generally, shortening the valve around .050" increases the valve lift approximately .025". *For hydraulic camshaft application use two solid lifters set up with the insert sleeve serration turned or ground down to slip freely into the lifter bore. Part #2288HYD. ** Lash is always checked between the follower and the base circle of the camshaft. Note: (When using hydraulic lifters) - Once the TVL is correct following the procedure listed above, final lash must be checked with the hydraulic lifters installed. Check lash as follows: Fully collapse the hydraulic lifters to get the oil out of them, insert in the lifter bore and install rocker arm. Collapse lifter side of rocker arm and check lash (between rocker arm and cam). Lash should be between .040" - .050". Shim or trim bottom of lifter as needed to achieve correct lash. If this procedure is followed, and the TVL is correct and the cam and cam kit is designed properly, the geometry will be correct. Esslinger Engineering Solid Lifter Installation Instructions - Remove the cylinder head from the vehicle. (see page 13 for top end tools) - Remove the stock hydraulic lifters from the cylinder head. - Thoroughly clean the I.D. of the lifter bore and the O.D. of the sleeve. - -Apply a thin, even coat of Stud 'N' Bearing mount Loctite No. 2214. - Insert solid lifter sleeve into the hydraulic lifter bore, making sure it bottoms completely in the hole. - Shorten the hydraulic lifter bore bosses of the cylinder head by machining off .300". - M.T. Clips are installed toward the camshaft. M.T. Springs attach from under the clip with cut off ends toward cam and pointing up. Then spring goes up and over the rocker arm. - We recommend using loctite on the stud and jam nut, and toque to 60 ft. lbs. Use a modified 6pt flare-nut crowsfoot (sold through our catalog p13).
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Esslinger All Aluminum Adjustable Cam Pulley Cam Degreeing Procedure: If the engine has a racing cam, greater accuracy can be obtained if it is reset to the cam manufacturer's specifications by degreeing the cam using a dial indicator and a degreed crank pulley. When the cam is dead-on, a new index mark can be put on the outer pulley by using a sharp file. Another equally accurate way to degree the cam is called The "E" bar (part# E3243, see page 13) method, as follows: 1. Put crankshaft on TDC 2. Lay an E" bar, teetering it across #1 exhaust and intake lobes as they form a shallow V. 3. Have belt hooked up in approximate normal position. 4. Loosen five bolts on face of cam pulley. 5. Rotate cam until the "E" bar is parallel with the deck of the block. Measure from the aluminum block down to the surface where the rocker cover seats. When it is equal on both sides, and the crank is on TDC, the cam will be degreed about as closely as it can be. 6. Tighten the 5 bolts evenly. If 2.3 engine tighten center bolt also. 7. Using a sharp punch, re-index the outer pulley at zero. Use the punch to make a mark on the outer pulley, lining up with the zeromark on the cam pulley inner. 8. Each mark equals 2 crankshaft degrees. 9. Putting the index line, on the outer pulley, between the marks on the inset allows you to advance or retard the cam in 1 degree increments. 10. At the track loosen the 5 bolts on the pulley, then put a wrench on the crankshaft bolt and move the crank to advance or retard the cam. 11. Remember, advancing the cam gives the motor more punch and retarding the cam gives top end speed. 12. We do not recommend more than 6 degrees advance or retard. This procedure may sound too simple, but it is the method we use and recommend.
BLOCKS - Hot tank and high pressure steam clean - Magniflux and pressure test - Align bore and/or hone mains - Square and deck block - O-Ring block (.039" music wire, just outside of fire ring, up .005" to .008".) - Bore and hone cylinders with a torque plate. Finish hone using a sunnen 400 grit stone and plateau brushes. - Clean thoroughly before assembly Note: Provide your machinist with a sample piston & piston sheet so he can achieve proper piston to cylinder clearance. A sunnen CK-10 type power hone is highly recommended. Important: Be sure to remove the P.C.V. baffle that is located directly under the crank case vent. The reason for this is that during block machining that baffle will collect damaging metal debris, and even after thorough cleaning can release debris into the oil and then bind your oil pump. It may be re-installed during engine assembly. O-Ring Block The reason for O-Ringing the block is simple: "Contain" the stamped steel fire ring of the head gasket. The fire ring will adequately seal against combustion leakage. But failure will occur if the fire ring begins to move because of excess pressure caused by higher compression, better airflow, bigger cams and increased engine speeds. The O-Rings need to be outside the fire ring and will nearly touch each other between cylinders.
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CRANKSHAFTS Crank Preparation - Magniflux for cracks - Have it turned .0105" under on mains and throws - Radius oil holes, micro polish - Balance Recommended 7800 9800 9000 8000 9000 Make a Note: RPM Limits: Stock 2.3 Crank ADI Stock Stroke Crank ADI 2600cc Stroker Crank ADI 2850cc Stroker Crank Stock 2.0 Crank 1990 & later Crank main journals are smaller than early model 2300cc engines.
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RODS Stock Rod Preparation - Magniflux for Cracks - Side Grind/Polish the Beams - Shot Peen - Install heavy duty rod bolts - Resize big end - Recommended: Bore and bush small end for use with full floating pins Recommended 6800 6800 7500 8600 9800 RPM Limits: Stock Stock Chevy 5.7 Rods Stock Reworked Bushed Rods Forged Chromoly Sportsman Billet Chromoly
Bearing Clearance
.0025"-.003" .0025"-.003" .0025"-.003"
Side Clearance
.010"-.012" .010"-.015" .010"-.015"
Pin Fit
.0008"-.001" .0008"-.001" .0008"-.001"
Crank
ADI & Stock Race Clearances
Bearing
.002"-.0025"
End Play
.004"-.007"
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Recommended 2.3 Head Studs, Main Studs, Studs and Straps Installation Procedure 2.3 Head Studs 1. Remove head bolts 2. Apply red loctite to threads. 3. Install studs in the block. Double nut studs. Torque to 10 foot-pounds. 4. Reinstall head. 5. Apply motor oil to threads - Torque to 90 lbs. 2.3 Main Studs 1. Remove main bolts and caps. 2. Apply red loctite to threads. 3. Install studs in the block. Double nut studs. Torque to 10 foot-pounds. 4. Apply motor oil to threads - Torque to 90 lbs. Main Studs and Straps 1. Remove main bolts and caps. 2. Mill or surface grind caps - 0.100 past nut spot face. 3. Apply red loctite to threads. 4. Install studs in the block. Double nut studs. Torque to 10 foot-pounds. 5. Apply motor oil to threads. - Torque to 90 lbs. Note: ***Must be align bored and/or honed.*** ***Rear main is not strapped***
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2000cc head bolts use: Snap-On: 1/2" drive, 12mm hex drive part #STSM12A.
IGNITION Distributors Stock distributor should work well to approximately 7000-7500 RPM. Dual point distributor should work well to approximately 7500-8000 RPM. Unilite distributors will work well to approximately 8000-8500 RPM, MSD Distributors will reach 9000 RPM, XDI crank fire ignition to 10,000+ RPM. Suggestion: Total advance spark timing should be somewhere between 33 and 38 degrees. As a general rule, long rod engines seem to like a bit more timing, somewhere between 38 and 40 degrees. Check total advance with engine running at about 3500 RPM. Spark Plugs 2.3 Champion RS9YC 2.0 Champion F9YC Aluminum Head: Gasoline - NGK D7EA, Alcohol - Bosch XR2CS Suggestion: Spark plug gap for all spark plugs = .030"
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CARBURETORS CARBURETORS Carburetor basic starting point suggestions. These are just recommendations to start with, you will need to experiment from there. 5200 Weber - Drill accelerator squirter hole to 0.030" - Remove the jet in the secondary and place it in the main. Measure the size of the original secondary jet. Then select a number drill that is two sizes larger than the original secondary jet size. Use that drill to drill out the old main jet. Place the drilled out main jet in the secondary. 350 Holley - 68 main jets - 35 Power valve - Holley off-road kit 500 Holley - 70 Main jets - 35 power valve - Holley off-road kit - If consistently fluttering out off the corners: use a holley power valve block-off and go up 2 sizes on the main jets and change accelerator pump cam. If you are experiencing problems with fluttering or loading up in the corners. Step One: Install an off road kit(spring loaded needle/seat and vent whistle). Part#E3338 Step Two: Experiment with accelerator pump cams to lower the volume of fuel. Step Three: If you replace the power valve, use a power valve block off (part# E3331) and go up two jet sizes, after steps one and two. WATER TEMPERATURE: Measured at the point where the coolant is returned to the radiator. Cold 150 Good 190-200 Trouble 230-240
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We suggest a 5/8" restriction on the water outlet of the head (part# E2856 see p.2) This restriction creates pressure in the block, and that pressure raises the boiling point of the water and slows the water through the block and head, down enough to let the water absorb heat. Over-heating problems in a car that has been running- Look For: - Cracked block or head causing compression pressure to go into the water jackets. - Blown head gasket - Piston too tight causes friction or binding - Too much or too little timing +or- 10 degrees - Suggested timing: 2300cc - 36 degrees - Not enough oil clearance causing oil temperatures to shoot up and causing water temperature to increase. - Radiator too small - V-8, 3-core recommended Over-heating problems in a new car or running a new motor- Look For: - Radiator water level at or below the height of the head, causes air pockets in the head. You need to bleed the air out of the head from a spot higher than the radiator. - Radiator too small - V-8, 3 core recommended. Look around to see what your competitors are using. - Engine is pushing water out of the over-flow hose. This is usually caused by a bad radiator cap or compression is leaking into the water system from a cracked block or head or a blown head gasket. - Inadequate fan or air ducting.
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OILING The oil pressure we recommend for most racing engines is 50 to 70 pounds hot at racing speed. @7000 RPM Maximum Oil Pressure 70 psi - Engine at racing temperature, throttle wide open. Minimum Oil Pressure 50 psi - Engine at racing temperature, throttle wide open Excess oil pressure does three things: 1. It wastes power. 2. It raises the temperature of the oil. 3. It puts extra strain on the oil pump drive components.
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Oil Temperature 180-190 Good 250-260 Danger (Oil Cooler/Heat Exchanger kit recommended - Part# E2660K - description on page 2) 285-300 Big Problems - Oil breaks down very quickly and soon will become vapor.
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We don't like to see the oil temperature exceed 250 degrees and prefer to have the oil temperature stabilize around 220 degrees. An oil temperature gauge is a very good investment because it will show if you need to do something extra to cool your oil or keep it at a reasonable temperature. Also if the oil temperature raises or jumps up more quickly than normal, it can indicate eminent bearing failure. Another thing to consider is that you don't want to run the oil too cold - under 150 degrees. The oil doesn't lubricate very well and foams very quickly. To minimize oil related failures it's important to warm the oil before running the car at high RPM and high horsepower levels.
Oil Pump Drive System One of the few "weak links" in the Ford 2.3/2.0 four cylinder engine is the oil pump/distributor drive system. Proper oil pressure is necessary for durability, but is hard on the stock pump drive. If you are going to run the stock setup, try to stay away from oil pressure spikes by warming your engines slowly. Keep RPM's down (under 2000) for the first few minutes and do not free rev the engine until the engine is quite warm. Cold oil does not flow very well and pressure spikes of 120 + psi at the pump (not necessarily at the gauges) can mean instant failure for your intermediate shaft, distributor gear or drive pin. (There is a bulletproof alternative, (part #2198K billet intermediate shaft and bronze distributor gear kit), because even if youre careful and do everything right the stock parts can fail and cause considerable headaches.) Recommendation: We replace the standard distributor roll pin with the following: 3/16" by 2" long grade 8 allen bolt modifies as follows: - Grind down the head so it looks like a nail. - Cut the threaded portion of the bolt off, so it is just longer than the diameter of the distributor gear. (approx. .800") - Drill distributor gear and distributor shaft so that the pin will fit with a little interference. - Center - punch the end so it won't fall out. OIL PANS Controlling the oil that is in the pan and keeping it off of the crank, and other rotating parts, can gain you 5 to 10 easy horsepower and can significantly extend your engine life by holding and trapping a consistent supply of oil around the pick-up. If the oil supply is ever missing, just one gulp of air can end your night. Intermittent oil supply and a few gulps of air and bang, your bearings go up in smoke. Good oil pans are not cheap, but they are worth the investment. Oil pick-up should be 1/8" to 3/16" from the bottom of the pan to the bottom of the oil pick-up. Crank shaft to oil pan scraper should have 1/16 to 1/8 clearance.
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Dry-Sump Oiling A dry-sump oiling system is preferred for high performance engines because it is very reliable and provides a consistent supply of oil to the engine. The advantages of a dry-sump system are obvious: constant oil supply, easily adjustable oil pressure, horsepower gains in racing conditions and a lower available center of gravity. This adds up to a more reliable engine package. The disadvantages are: greater initial cost (expect approx. $2500.00+), more complicated plumbing, messy engine changes, more weight. Your budget and application will determine for you if you need to consider a drysump system.
FINAL ASSEMBLY ASSEMBLY Pre-assembly of an engine is an important step not to be overlooked. If you do not own proper measuring equipment, plasti-gauges will give you a fair idea of your bearing clearances. Knowing what your engine clearances are will eliminate or help answer important questions such as: Where did all the oil pressure go? Was there a mis-match of components? Other important things to check in pre-assembly are: Deck height, valve to piston clearance, valve relief location, rod clearance in block (stroker engines), etc. Remember that what you do not know can and will hurt you! Take the time to Loctite and/or safety wire all important nuts and bolts. Inline four cylinder engines vibrate in high frequencies that tend to loosen even the tightest of fasteners. Note: Follow manufacturers specification on critical components - rod bolts, main bolts, etc. Because the center cam pulley bolt doubles as an oil galley plug in the 2.3 engines, install it with two rounds of teflon tape three threads back from the end. This will adequately seal the oil leak and keep you from thinking you have a cam seal leak. A thin coat of red loctite around the cam and main seals will insure that they do not blow out under High-RPM stress. Be sure to use the stock belt guide plate on the crank in front of the cam belt drive gear. If the cam belt runs off the cam pulley you may have a bent belt tensioner or you may have installed the crank gear backwards. Also in 2.3 engines there are head locator sleeves that should be placed around the front and rear head bolts. A cylinder head bolted on crooked can cause the belt to "run funny". It can also cause your valves to miss the valve reliefs. Note: Locator sleeves must be shortened if the head or block has been milled. Silicone (red, blue or clear) makes an excellent seal and can be used in place of some gaskets, (intake manifold, exhaust manifold, etc.). But silicone sealers should never be used in or around carb and fuel systems! If you have a leak down tester, you can check an assembled engine for leaks. 3 to 5 psi pressurized into the rocker cover will show you leaks in the rocker cover's gasket, pan gasket, main seal, oil pan cracks, etc. A little time spent before the engine goes into the car can save you many hours chasing and fixing leaks that are almost impossible to find later. Pre-oiling a new engine or one that has been sitting for very long is a must. Find an old distributor, remove the shaft and you can run your oil pump with a hand drill. By pumping your oil up before starting your engine the life expectancy of your engine will be greatly improved. Caution: Never turn a crank backwards.
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SALES POLICY
Please read this before ordering. Do not order parts that you do not intend to keep. Additional time is required to receive, inspect, inventory, restock and issue credit or refund checks. These operations cost money. To offset the direct cost of handling returned merchandise that has been correctly shipped by Esslinger Engineering, a 20% restocking fee will be charged on all returns. Permission for returning merchandise must be obtained in advance and a return number will be issued. Refunds or exchanges will not be made later than 30 days after the purchase. Electrical parts are not returnable. Except as specifically stated in this catalog, parts listed herein are not intended for use in any vehicles operated on public streets or highways. Unless a part is specifically designated as a stock replacement, its use in a vehicle operated on a public street or highway may be unlawful. As an express condition to the sale of any and all merchandise listed in this catalog, the buyer shall assume all responsibility for compliance with any and all applicable federal, state and local laws, statutes, rules, regulations, ordinance or other enactments pertaining to the operation of motor vehicles, whether on or off the public streets and highways. Order Desk: Hours: 8:30am to 5:00pm Pacific Time - Monday through Friday Lunch: 12:00pm to 1:00pm - Limited Staff
PRICES: All prices quoted in the price sheet are list prices and are subject to change without notice. Prices will be those in effect at the time of shipment. DEPOSITS: A non-refundable deposit is required on parts such as heads, stroker kits, and any special order items. PRINTING ERRORS: Although every effort has been made to proof read all copy before printing, we do not accept the responsibility for typographical errors either in content or pricing. SPECIAL ORDER ITEMS: Any special order items are non-returnable. FREIGHT CLAIMS: All merchandise will be considered to be delivered to the purchaser when they are placed in the hands of the carrier and consigned to the purchaser. All claims of damage, destruction or loss must be made by the purchaser to the carrier. Customer will be held liable for any freight charges on refused packages. LIMITED GUARANTEE AND CONDITIONS OF SALE: Esslinger Engineering guarantees the merchandise listed in this catalog conforms substantially to the description. At our option, we will repair, replace or refund the purchase price of any merchandise found to be defective in material or workmanship, prior to installation, subject to inspection of such articles, and provided we are notified of any such defect within thirty(30) days from the date of purchase. Permission for returning merchandise must be obtained in advance. There are no guarantees which extend beyond the description of the merchandise listed in this catalog. Esslinger Engineering will not be responsible for any indirect or direct medical or legal expense, labor, towing, garage, repair, lodging or for any other incidental expense in any way attributed to the use of any item listed in this catalog. Furthermore, Esslinger Engineering will not be responsible for delay caused by the installation of any such item, or for delay caused by the necessity of replacing or repairing any such item. As a further express condition of any merchandise in this catalog, the buyer assumes all risk of any damage, injury, delay, loss, inconvenience or legal obligation or requirement arising from the use thereof.
These products are not legal for sale or use on pollution controlled motor vehicles
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These products are not legal for sale or use on pollution controlled motor vehicles
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These products are not legal for sale or use on pollution controlled motor vehicles
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