2.3L SOHC "Lima" Engines & Parts

11/32" Non-Roller Valves

Stainless Steel Ford SOHC valves for use with Hydraulic and Solid slider cams11/32" valvestem diameter4.800" length.550" tip to groove lengthSquare ke..

11/32" Roller Valves

Stainless Steel Ford SOHC valves for use with Esslinger (1.000" base circle) roller cams11/32" valvestem diameter4.800" length.400" tip to groove leng..

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2336cc Ford 2300 SOHC N/A Shortblocks

Our shortblocks are assembled by the same technicians that build our race and championship winning engines.  Each shortblock is built in an OEM F..

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Esslinger 2-bbl manifold for OEM type heads

MANIFOLD-2300.D-PORT.2BBLDescription: Cast aluminum intake manifold designed to rotate the Holley 2bbl carb so that the main jets don't get uncovered ..

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Ford 2300 SOHC Adjustable Cam Pulley

The Esslinger "Star" adjustable cam gear is light weight and allows cam timing to be advanced or retarded +/- 10 degrees!When is this product necessar..

Ford 2300 SOHC Round Tooth Pulley Kit

Ford 2300 SOHC Round Tooth Timing SetKit includes:1pc. GEAR-CAM.ADJ.1130.38T.ROUND1pc. GEAR-INT.1130.38T.ROUND1pc. GEAR-CRANK.1060.19T.ROUNDTOOTH1pc. ..

Racetec Forged Ford 2300 SOHC 5.7" Rod pistons

Forged Ford 2300 SOHC flat-top 5.7" rod pistonsCompression Height: 1.090"Wristpin diameter: .927"Use with 1.2, 1.5, 3mm rings (available separately he..

14mm lash adjuster

Extra long M14x1.25 adjuster studAlso called "solid lifter" by some people.(sold individually.  8 needed per engine)..

14mm Solid lash adjuster sleeves

SLEEVE-845.14mmID.PRESSDescription:Our solid lifter conversion sleeves are made in house from US sourced steel to provide unmatched strength and stabi..

14mmx1.25 SOLID LIFTER JAM NUTS

NUT-M14x1.25.B(Sold in sets of 8pcs.)These are the nuts we use in OEM Ford 2L, and solid lifter conversions in OEM Ford 2300 & Esslinger Aluminum ..

2.3 Billet intermediate shaft replacement gear

This is a replacement gear for SHAFT-INTERMEDIATE.23.HDWhen is this product necessary: Product is necessary if there has been damage to the original g..

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2.3 Dual Valve Springs **NOT FOR SOLID ROLLER CAMS**

SPRING-1405.125/300.DUALDescription:1.400"O.D., 1.055"/.785" I.D.Spring pressures as checked with Esslinger E2283 or E2282 retainer:RECOMENDED INSTALL..

ARCA/ ST 2.020" Stainless intake valve w/.485" tip

Oversize intake valve stainless 2.020" .475" tip - single square groove style ***Only for use with our ARCA and ST midget heads***..

ARCA/ST 1.600" Stainless exhaust valve w/.475" tip

1.600" dia. x 11/32" stem x  4.900" length x .475" tip to groove, with single square style keeper groove***Only for use with our ARCA and 4-tower..

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Billet 3.400"-3.780" Stroke Ford SOHC Crank

Our Billet Ford SOHC cranks are proven to be the reliable option to maximum performance.  Our customers have made over 1000hp turbocharged, and o..

Billet Aluminum Ford SOHC Water Pump

Improves engine temperatures through the use of our proprietary billet hi-flow/ high-pressure impeller designWeighs 2.1 lbs. (2/3 weight reduction ove..

Brisk GR M14 x 18mm Sparkplug

14mm x 18mm reach tapered seat sparkplugApplication:1975-2001 Ford 2.0, 2.3, & 2.5L engines2003-2011 Ford 2.0L & 2.3L Duratec non-VCTFeatures:..

Cam Bearings

We offer 2 different types of cam bearings for the Ford 2300 SOHC based engines.  1 style has a standard outside diameter with a groove around th..

Crowsfoot 13/16"

With this tool you can easily adjust solid lifters on an Esslinger BB7, RSI, XT, TST, EST, ST, ARCA or late model SVO head! Comes pre-modified to allo..

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Crowsfoot 19mm

This tool makes it easy to adjust M14 thread solid lifters on a Ford SOHC engine!  Comes pre-modified to allow the use of a 14mm wrench on the ad..

Dual Valve Springs for Solid Roller Cams

Set of 8pcs1.375"O.D Dual SpringsSpring pressures as checked with Esslinger pn# :RETAINER-975.710.10DEG.STEELRECOMMENDED INSTALL HEIGHT:  1.725"-..

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Ebar

This tool allows you to quickly setup the cam timing on a Ford SOHC engine. Following the provided instructions, a basic setup of the cam timing can b..

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Esslinger Ford SOHC H.D. Timing Belt Tensioner

This Esslinger "Heavy-Duty" timing belt tensioner features 2 roller bearings, a CNC machined steel backing plate, a threaded Stress-Proof shouldered b..

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File Fit 1/16, 1/16, 3/16" Ring Set

File-fit Rings1/16" moly Top Rings1/16" cast 2nd Rings3/16" 3pc. stainless Oil RingsOptional bore sizes:3.810" (+.030" over)3.820" (+.040" over)..

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Ford 2300 SOHC Bronze Distributor Gear

This distributor gear is made out of a bronze billet. When used with our heavy duty intermediate shaft, this eliminates the broken gear tooth failures..

Ford 2300 SOHC Main Bearings

Mahle Clevite "P" series main bearings feature tri-metal construction. The soft outer layer allows contaminants in the oil to embed into the bearing m..

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Ford 2300 SOHC Main Studs and Strap kit

Ford 2300 SOHC Main Stud & Strap kitDescription:Adds additional strength to main caps 1-4 by bracing them with 3/4" thick billet steel main straps..

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Ford 4-cylinder pilot bearing

OEM replacement needle bearing type pilot bearing. ..

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Ford SOHC "Wide Round" tooth timing kit

Kit includes:(1) "Wide Round" tooth Adjustable Cam gear(1) "Wide Round" tooth intermediate shaft gear(1) "Wide Round" tooth crank gear(1) "Wide Round"..

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Ford SOHC / Esslinger Midget Rocker Cover Gasket

Moulded 1pc. rubber gasket with compression shim molded into the flat portion to eliminate leaks!..

Ford SOHC 11/32" Bronze Valve Guides

Ford SOHC replacement 11/32" bronze valve guidesSet of 8*** These guides are made to use .530" I.D. valvestem seals ***..

Ford SOHC 1pc. Rear Main Seal

This Nitrile Rear Main seal is the same seal we use on all of our SOHC engines from 100hp street 2300's to 380hp methanol burning 10,400rpm midge..

Ford SOHC 5.7" Sportsman Rods

Manley 5.7" Forged Chromoly Sportsman rodsThese rods are forged from 4340 Chromoly and feature ARP rod bolts.  We recommend these rods in engines..

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Ford SOHC 7" Waterpump Pulley

*** 2 Groove water pump pulleys are out of stock ****Reduces water pump RPM for maximum efficiencyEliminates excess drag on your engineEliminates wate..

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Ford SOHC Billet Intermediate Shaft Kit

Heavy duty OEM replacement for the Intermediate shaft and gear. Made out of heat treated 4340 chromoly and includes a bronze gear.A bronze gear must b..

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Ford SOHC Cast Aluminum Dry Sump Oil Pan

Cast Aluminum Dry Sump Oil Pan made to fit Ford 2.3L SOHC iron blocks. It features two -12AN scavenge ports and built in windage tray. Clears 3.590" s..

Ford SOHC Crank Gear

We offer 3 different  crank gears for the Ford 2.3/2.5L SOHC enginesOption # 1: is a reconditioned OEM Ford replacement gear for standard width s..

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FORD SOHC CRANK GUIDE PLATE

CRANK GUIDE PLATE - STEEL1.260" I.D...

Ford SOHC Front Sump Oil Pan

Good news, Ford 2300 SOHC oilpans are off of National Backorder finally!  Even if we don't have what you are looking for in stock, they are most ..

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Ford SOHC Lite-weight Billet Intermediate Shaft Gear

Our lite-weight billet aluminum intermediate shaft gear reduces both the overall weight of the engine, AND the rotating weight!  We offer 3 gears..

Ford SOHC Oil PUmp Driveshaft

New 5/16" hex driveshaft links the distributor shaft to the oilpump...

Ford SOHC Oilpump

This oilpump was originally designed for the 205hp Ford 2.3L turbo engines.  We use this oilpump on all of Ford SOHC wetsump builds from mild str..

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Ford SOHC Profile Tips

We offer Profile Tips for 11/32", 5/16", and 7mm valve stem sizes.  Our Profile Tips are .130" thick at the top of the crown and are de..

Ford SOHC Rear Sump Oil Pans

Stock Appearing : Fits 1979-1993 Ford Mustang, Ford Thunderbird, Mercury Capri, Mercury Cougar, & Ford Ranger daily driver, and street/strip race ..

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Ford SOHC Rod Bearings - Un-coated

Clevite rod bearings feature tri-metal construction. The soft outer layer allows contaminants in the oil to embed into the bearing minimizing journal ..

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Ford SOHC Roller Rocker Arm

Re-manufactured Ford 2300 Roller Rocker made out of investment cast steel.**** Sold individually, 8 required per engine****..

Ford SOHC Timing Belts

We offer Gates timingbelts for all three timing gear options used on the Ford 2300 & 2.5L based engines.Applications:Ford square tooth on OBD1 (Pr..

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Ford SOHC underdrive crank pulley

Releases horsepower by underdriving the water pump and alternator. When used with our underdrive water pump pulley, it reduces the water pump speed to..

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Ford SOHC/ Midget Bellhousing dowels

Billet bellhousing dowels fit all Esslinger midget engines, and all Ford SOHC "Lima" enginesSold in pairs..

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Ford SOHC/ Midget Head dowels

Billet short head dowels fit all Esslinger midget engines, and all Ford SOHC "Lima" engines (even with milled heads!)Sold in pairs..

Front crank/ cam/ intermediate-shaft seal

Flanged seal used on the front of the crank, camshaft, and on iron blocks it's used on the intermediate-shaftOptions:Viton seal for hi-vacuum drysump ..

Heat Treated .010"/.010" Ford SOHC crank

We start with an OEM Ford 2.3LSOHC 1pc rear sealcrankshaft, and grind it .010" undersize on the main journals and rod journals except for the offset g..

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Int. Shaft bearings w/machined oiling groove

These intermediate shaft bearings have been machined with additional oiling grooves.  These machined grooves direct additional oil to lubricate t..

Liteweight 10 degree Tool Steel Retainer - for Solid Roller only!

These ULTRA-LITE Tool-steel retainers are for roller cam applications using our dual spring pn# SPRING-1375.175/425.DUALThese require 10 degree k..

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Oil Pan Sight Plug & Bung Kit

If your track requires a plug in the oilpan so they can tech the rotating assembly, this kit is what you need!Kit includes:1" NPT Steel plug with thre..

OVERSIZE/ REPAIR 14mm Solid lash adjuster sleeve

SLEEVE-866.14mmID.PRESSDo you have worn or loose lifter sleeves in your head!  No more need for temporary fixes like set screws or staking. ..

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Retainers for 11/32" valves & Esslinger Ford SOHC non-roller dual valvesprings

These steel retainers work with 11/32" valves and our non-roller dual valvesprings.7-degree keerper retainer specs:O.D.:  1.375"Outer spring loca..

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Rocker arm tool

This tool allows you to quickly and easily remove rocker arms on our SOHC engines***No additional tools are needed to remove rockers with the head ins..

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Round port header gasket

This gasket only fits OEM, Aluminum SVO, and Aluminum D-Port heads with round exhaust ports!***4 gaskets required per head***..

Serpentine Water Pump Pulley - Black 5"

PUL-2.3WAT.5"SERP.BKWhen it's time to sexy up your engine, this pulley should do the job nicely!Works in conjunction with the factory crank pulle..

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SOLID LIFTER MOUSE TRAP SPRINGS FLAT TAPPET

ADJUSTER-MOUSETRAP.SPRING.SLIDERDescription:Solid lifter mouse trap springs Flat tappet..

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Square port header gasket

This gasket only fits ARCA and Midget heads with square exhaust ports!***4 gaskets required per head***..

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Steel 11/32" Keepers

These keepers fit 11/32" stem valves.  The 7-degree and 10-degree keepers are designed for aftermarket square groove valves like our oversize and..

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ULTRA LITE Rod & Piston Kits

These rod & piston kits are the best available for the Ford 2.3L, 2.5L, 2.6L, and 2.7L SOHC normally aspirated race engines!Rods: Custom American ..

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Viton 11/32" Valve Seals

These valvestems are Viton lined metal jacket style, not rubber.  Viton can withstand much higher temperatures, and lasts longer than standard ru..

1.2,1.5, 3mm Nitrided File-fit Ring Set

File-fit Rings1.2mm Nitrided Steel Top Rings1.5mm cast Napier 2nd Rings3mm 3pc. stainless Oil RingsOptional bore sizes:3.780" (Std. Bore)3.800" (+.020..

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Ford 2300 SOHC 5.7" long rod & piston kit

Our most popular rod & piston combination for the Ford 2300 SOHC engines with the 2.3L crankshaft!Rods: Manley Sportsmaster 5.7" w/ ARP boltsPisto..

1.5 , 1.5, 3mm File-fit Ring Set

File-fit 4-cylinder ring set:1.5mm. Ductile top rings1.5mm.  2nd rings3mm Oil rings***** Not gapless rings *****..

Billet Cam Washer

Black anodized billet aluminum cam washer..

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Built Holley 350 Carb

**Stage 3 "Outlaw 350 carb in pictures~**For years we have supplied reworked Holley carbs with our engines that are required by rules to have a 2 barr..

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Built Holley 500 Carb

**Stage 2 "Guage Legal" carb in pictures~**For years we have supplied reworked Holley carbs with our engines that are required by rules to have a 2 ba..

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JE Ford 2300 SOHC 2500 crank 5.7" Rod Forged pistons

JE Ford 2300 SOHC flat-top 5.7" rod pistonsCompression Height: .960"Wristpin diameter: .927"Use with 1.2, 1.5, 3mm rings (available separately here)Va..

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MoTeC M130 ECU

MoTeC's unique M1 technology redefines the meaning of customisation, delivering total control without compromise, while highly advanced security strat..

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Racetec Forged Ford 2.5L SOHC 5.7" rod pistons

Racetec Ford 2300 SOHC flat-top 5.7" rod pistonsCompression Height: .960"Wristpin diameter: .927"Use with 1.2, 1.5, 3mm rings (available separately he..

AEM Electronics Infinity 508 ECU

Infinity ECU's purchased through Esslinger Engineering come with a base map for your specific application at no additional charge  We also includ..

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Cam tower strap kit

Description:Strengthens the head by welding metal straps to the top of the cam towers. If these straps are not welded in, the extra stresses and rpm c..

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Ford 2500 SOHC 5.7" long rod & piston kit

Our most popular rod & piston combination for the Ford 2300 & 2.5L engines with the 2.5L crankshaft!Rods: Manley Sportsmaster 5.7" w/ ARP bolt..

Ford SOHC Head Studs

ARP Head stud kit for 1974-1997 Ford 2300 SOHC "Lima" engines, and 1998-2001 Ford 2.5L SOHC "Lima" enginesBenefits:More consistent torque valuesHigher..

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SOLID LIFTER MOUSE TRAP CLIPS

Solid lifter mouse trap clips..

Ford SOHC 1pc. Rubber Oil Pan Gasket

1pc. rubber oil pan gasket fits all OBD1 Ford SOHC blocks** Early blocks that have M8x1.25 bolt holes next to the rear main cap and in the front crank..

AEM INFINITY WIRING HARNESS KIT

Includes:Pre-wired power, grounds, power relay, single wideband, 8 x coils & 8 x injectors. I/O wiring includes TPS, MAP, CLT, AIT, +5V, Sensor Gr..

ARP Ford SOHC Main Stud Kit

ARP Main stud kit for 1974-1997 Ford 2300 SOHC "Lima" engines, and 1998-2001 Ford 2.5L SOHC "Lima" enginesBenefits:More consistent torque valuesHigher..

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Ford 2300 SOHC Timing Pointer for OEM crank pulley

This black anodized timing pointer bolts on to the engine to replace the outer plastic timingbelt cover and provides nice clear easy to read timing ma..

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Ford SOHC M8 to M6 Oilpan corner studs

These studs are for use when using a 1pc oilpan gasket on an earlier 2pc block or front main seal holder with M8x1.25 threads on each side of the hump..

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Old style Esslinger Ford 2300 SOHC Timing Pointer

This timing pointer is for Esslinger current 2 groove and older 1 groove pulleys that have the timing marks on the flat face...

AEM Infinity N/A Remote Tune Base Map

We offer remote tuning for Duratec/ MZR powered racecars and street vehicles that are not C.A.R.B. (California Air Resources Board/ emission controlle..

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JE Ford 2300 SOHC 2.8L crank 5.5" Rod Forged pistons

JE Ford SOHC 2.8L flat-top 5.5" rod pistonsCompression Height: .960"Wristpin diameter: .927"Use with 1.2, 1.5, 3mm rings (available separately here)Va..

-12AN Outlet / -16AN Inlet drysump tank

Over the past couple years we've seen more engine failures from improperly made oil tanks than ever before!  We sat down with Peterson and togeth..

-16AN Inlet/outlet drysump tank

RSI/XT/TST/ST/EST oil tankOver the past couple years we've seen more engine failures from improperly made oil tanks than ever before!  We sat dow..

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Ford 2.3L Turbo Ring Set

4-cylinder file-fit ring setAvailable bore sizes of 96mm (3.780"), +.5mm (+.020" over), and +.75mm (+.030" over)2mm. (5/64")  Moly faced Ductile ..

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JE/ Esslinger Ford 2.3L SOHC Turbo pistons

Description:Esslinger spec'd JE Pistons - forged from 2618 AlloyPistons are proven to handle over 500 whp!Bore sizes available: +.001", +.020", and +...

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Remote Tuning Individual E-tunes

We offer remote tuning on a select case by case basis.  This service is only offered to customers that have an ECU that we support, and have the ..

Bosch LSU 4.2 Lambda Sensor w/ connector kit

Bosh LSU 4.2 Wideband Lambda sensorThis sensor can be used on engines controlled by an AEM Infnity ECU without needing an external controller.  I..

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Ford SOHC Hydraulic Lash Adjusters

If you are replacing it's always good practice to replace the lash adjusters, and rockers. On reduced base circle cams lash adjusters with a wide oil ..