i just got my 2.3 installed and still breaking it in. Keeping it under 4k and off boost at the moment like JAM recommends. I had the 2.0 for a awhile so I know how it feels under 4k with the 35R compared with the 2.3 kit. Since I cant go over 4k rpm with no boost and just driving around town I could feel the big torque difference already and im not even tuned yet. IMO with the 2.0 there really isnt much power under 4k before the turbo spools but with the 2.3 the difference is night and day even without the turbo spooling.

Cant wait until its fully tuned..car should be a blast to drive compared with the 2.0. dont know how much faster the turbo will spool with the 2.3...honestly dont really care because the torque makes up for it

just my opinion.

 

Thats what im talkin about homey

 

downshift

2.3 would make a driving much more fun though...

I really need to buy a zeitronix and smog I think most could deal with ~20 psi@4k

 

2.3 plus any smaller gt series or 50 trim or the like is much much more fun on the street. On race gas the 35r's and the like just walk away, but for "real" driving where your not always revving the **** out of your car or shifting at 10/10ths a smaller turbo I find to be much more rewarding, however if you need that kick in the pants at 100mph, you need a big snail.

Scorke

 

i was 95% set on going with a built 2.0 and at the last minute told myself...hey if im going to spend a few grand on the engine might as well go with the 2.3 and see what all the HYPE was about. Im glad i did.... now i know why everyone is going with the 2.3