Engine:
2.3 L in line 4 cyl, single overhead cam (2300 cc)
bore: 3.780, stroke: 3.126, bore spacing: 4.173, main journal dia.: 2.3986, rod journal dia.: 2.0468, con rod length (mean): 5.2047,
crankshaft center line to deck: 8.368, compression dist. - piston pin to top of piston: 1.583
Turbocharger:
AiResearch T-3 oil water oil cooler, Integral waste gate allows 15 psi boost, air-to-air intercooler lowers intake charge temp. from 300-degrees to 175 Fahrenheit.
Compression Ratio:
8:01:1
Horsepower:
1984 = 175 @ 5000 RPM
1985 = 175 @ 5000 RPM
1985.5 = 205 @ 5000 RPM
1986 = 200 @ 5000 RPM
Torque:
1984 = 210 @ 3000 RPM
1985 = 210 @ 3000 RPM
1985.5 = 248 @ 3000 RPM
1986 = 240 @ 3000 RPM
Exhaust:
1984-1985 have a single w/ dual tip.
1985.5 - 1986 Dual; From converter back it has a y-pipe and then it becomes duals.
Transmission, Type:
Five Speed Manual, T-5 Hurst Modified Borg Warner, Short Throw; Clutch and Accelerator Pedals Repositioned to Facilitate "Heel and Toe" Driving Technique. Each year had minor improvements from the previous. 1984 SVOs have different gear ratios than all other SVOs.
Rear Axle Ratio:
1984 = 3.45:1; Traction-Lok
1985-86 = 3.73: 1; Traction-Lok
Gear Ratio:
1st: 3.50
2nd: 2.14
3rd: 1.36
4th: 1.00
5th: 0.78
Suspension, Type, Front:
Independent, Modified MacPherson Strut; Adjustable Koni Gas-Charged Shocks, Telescoping; 1.12" Dia. Front Sway Bar
Suspension, Type, Rear:
Live Axle, Four-Bar-Link (Upper, Leading; Lower, Trailing) Rubber Bushed, Quadra Shock*, Telescoping Koni Vertical Gas Charged Shocks and Longitudinally Mounted Koni Hydraulic Axle Dampers; Stabilizer Bar .67" Diameter.
* = Early 84 SVOs Had "slapper bars", later '84's had Longitudinal Axle Dampers
Brakes:
Power Ventilated Discs Front and Rear. Front 10.91" Diameter; Rear 11.25" Diameter; Brake Sweep Area: 432.0 Sq. In.
Wheels and Tires:
16" x 7" Cast Aluminum Wheels with Blackwall P225/50/VR16 European Uni-Directional VR50 "Gatorbacks"
Chassis:
Wheelbase: 100.5 in.
Track, Front: 57.8 in.
Track, Rear: 58.3 in.
Length: 180.8 in.
Width: 69.1 in.
Height: 52.1 in.
Weight: 1984-85.5: 2992 lbs., 1986: 3028 lbs.
Weight Distribution, Front/Rear: 56.6, 43.4
Performance:
1984 = 0-60 in 7.5 seconds, standing quarter mile in 15.5 seconds, Top Speed 134 mph.
1985 = 0-60 in 7.3 seconds, standing quarter mile in 15.4 seconds, Top Speed 140 mph.
1985.5 = 0-60 in 6.6 seconds, standing quarter mile in 15.1 seconds, Top Speed 140 mph.
1986 = 0-60 in 6.9 seconds, standing quarter mile in 15.3 seconds, Top Speed 140 mph.
Click here for a table-based look at this data (Courtesy of The Oregon Chapter of the SVOOA)
1986 2.3L OHC Engine Specs from 1986 Ford Service Manual
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* please note that these are 1986 specs and may not be the same as earlier models, please check your application.
2.3 L in line 4 cyl, single overhead cam (2300 cc)
bore: 3.780, stroke: 3.126, bore spacing: 4.173, main journal dia.: 2.3986, rod journal dia.: 2.0468, con rod length (mean): 5.2047,
crankshaft center line to deck: 8.368, compression dist. - piston pin to top of piston: 1.583
Turbocharger:
AiResearch T-3 oil water oil cooler, Integral waste gate allows 15 psi boost, air-to-air intercooler lowers intake charge temp. from 300-degrees to 175 Fahrenheit.
Compression Ratio:
8:01:1
Horsepower:
1984 = 175 @ 5000 RPM
1985 = 175 @ 5000 RPM
1985.5 = 205 @ 5000 RPM
1986 = 200 @ 5000 RPM
Torque:
1984 = 210 @ 3000 RPM
1985 = 210 @ 3000 RPM
1985.5 = 248 @ 3000 RPM
1986 = 240 @ 3000 RPM
Exhaust:
1984-1985 have a single w/ dual tip.
1985.5 - 1986 Dual; From converter back it has a y-pipe and then it becomes duals.
Transmission, Type:
Five Speed Manual, T-5 Hurst Modified Borg Warner, Short Throw; Clutch and Accelerator Pedals Repositioned to Facilitate "Heel and Toe" Driving Technique. Each year had minor improvements from the previous. 1984 SVOs have different gear ratios than all other SVOs.
Rear Axle Ratio:
1984 = 3.45:1; Traction-Lok
1985-86 = 3.73: 1; Traction-Lok
Gear Ratio:
1st: 3.50
2nd: 2.14
3rd: 1.36
4th: 1.00
5th: 0.78
Suspension, Type, Front:
Independent, Modified MacPherson Strut; Adjustable Koni Gas-Charged Shocks, Telescoping; 1.12" Dia. Front Sway Bar
Suspension, Type, Rear:
Live Axle, Four-Bar-Link (Upper, Leading; Lower, Trailing) Rubber Bushed, Quadra Shock*, Telescoping Koni Vertical Gas Charged Shocks and Longitudinally Mounted Koni Hydraulic Axle Dampers; Stabilizer Bar .67" Diameter.
* = Early 84 SVOs Had "slapper bars", later '84's had Longitudinal Axle Dampers
Brakes:
Power Ventilated Discs Front and Rear. Front 10.91" Diameter; Rear 11.25" Diameter; Brake Sweep Area: 432.0 Sq. In.
Wheels and Tires:
16" x 7" Cast Aluminum Wheels with Blackwall P225/50/VR16 European Uni-Directional VR50 "Gatorbacks"
Chassis:
Wheelbase: 100.5 in.
Track, Front: 57.8 in.
Track, Rear: 58.3 in.
Length: 180.8 in.
Width: 69.1 in.
Height: 52.1 in.
Weight: 1984-85.5: 2992 lbs., 1986: 3028 lbs.
Weight Distribution, Front/Rear: 56.6, 43.4
Performance:
1984 = 0-60 in 7.5 seconds, standing quarter mile in 15.5 seconds, Top Speed 134 mph.
1985 = 0-60 in 7.3 seconds, standing quarter mile in 15.4 seconds, Top Speed 140 mph.
1985.5 = 0-60 in 6.6 seconds, standing quarter mile in 15.1 seconds, Top Speed 140 mph.
1986 = 0-60 in 6.9 seconds, standing quarter mile in 15.3 seconds, Top Speed 140 mph.
Click here for a table-based look at this data (Courtesy of The Oregon Chapter of the SVOOA)
1986 2.3L OHC Engine Specs from 1986 Ford Service Manual
Page 1 - 212K .jpg
Page 2 - 230K .jpg
* please note that these are 1986 specs and may not be the same as earlier models, please check your application.