On a completely stock motor, a correctly operating EGR system is beneficial to fuel economy and engine performance. The older EGR valves operated in accordance with manifold vacuum and temperature sensors. It was found that as cams were changed and other things were done to the motor it changed the properties of the motor vacuum therefore making it a hinderance. As for his motor the EGR will only function properly if the O2 pump, catalytic converters and all other equipment is installed on a stock motor. His EGR system is controlled by the ECU and if he is missing one part of it then it will no longer be metered correctly by the ECU and it will be a hinderance. As for the high engine idle remember that emergency mode i talked about here that is what you have done and as long as you are missing any of your emission components or have incorrect sensors or ECU it will default to the emergency mode. The OBDI are designed to only run correctly in the stock configuration. For your motor to be modifiable (like removing the Catalytic converters headers ect.) you are going to have to put an aftermarket chip in it for it to run correctly.
This engine never had a smog pump. How will removing the catalytic converter affect anything, since the only O2 sensor in the system is in the exhaust manifold before the catalytic converter? A header (especially one that came stock from Ford) should not affect anything either as long as the O2 sensor is put back in place. The computer is definitely in failure mode, for a number of obvious reasons. An aftermarket chip should not be required, however the correct computer for the manual transmission might be. The engine does idle down after it runs for about a minute. I've only ran the thing for a total of about 3 1/2 minutes, and the computer was disconnected from power each between each time I ran it. So everything is definitely out of whack right now.
That's because it is literally the same identical engine. Mine came out of a super clean '93 LX hatchback that the guy was converting to a 5.0.
I was talking about the fit......mine is set back against the firewall, as is yours. It almost looks as if they forgot to put all the motor in there! Lots of room in front of the pulleys! Thats what makes it look so tiny, all the free space in front.
Can't complain about having 2 much room at the front tho!!! Easier to swap things out up there. Only complain would be getting to bellhousing bolts and you hopefully won't have to mess with those. And in your case being the motor/tranny is so light, just yank it together
There is actually plenty of room to get to the bell housing bolts. But I always pull the engine and trans together anyway, no matter what I'm working on. Also, thought I would mention this project is at a stand still right now. I can't do anything else to it until I get the motor mounts, oil pan, and get the clutch quadrant and stuff from Mustang Steve. So don't be expecting any more updates for the next 3 or 4 weeks probably.
I hear ya. Only time I haven't is when I pulled the 390 out, left the c6 in it as was already heavy enough. I pulled the motor, tranny/transfer case out of a bronco once all at once... that was heavy as hell
I've been trying to follow this thread for awhile, and I've just looked over it again, but I still have one question. I'm a bit embarrassed to ask, but- Why do you need a front sump oil pan? This swap is a definite thought of mine for awhile now, due to the fact that where i live everything is an hour away pretty much. So I figured no matter how dumb the question is I should get it out of the way if i ever plan to have my own 4 banger Mav.
The rear sump pan does not clear the steering center linkage. If you look up under one of your Mavericks, and imagine trying to turn the oil pan around backwards, you'll see what I mean. The only way I got it to drop in there was to take the linkage loose.
I just watched the video, for the first time (don't ask why, because I don't know) Wow-wa-woo-wee!!! Thats pretty cool!! I can't wait till it's finished!! Your going to need some long rad hoses, the motor sits pretty far back.
Good point. When I read the post a clear image of the pan popped into my head. you're right about the pan. Well, good luck with it all. I'm pulling for you! :Handshake
MAN! here in Brazil the stock "super" Maverick (the worst model) has this engine!!! 2.3 OHC but with a carburetor, i'm selling all of the 2.3 engine to put a 302, here the 2.3 has 99HP, not enough for me... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5nfsRgXy9Y4 this is the link to the video with 4 2.3 mavericks 1 turbo, the white one whitout the grabber hood is mine... and this video is the 2.3 working: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f351NlBR4s8&feature=related If you want to do a 2.3 Maverick you can import all from Brazil, this engine IS STOCK FROM FORD!!! sorry for my bad english!
