2300 vs 2000

[slider1188]

What are the main differences of these engines. also can you put a 2300 head on a 2000

[Profile]

If your talking about a Ranger 2000, they are the same except the bore is smaller on the 2000. Can not be bored to 2.3 size. All else will interchange.

[Foghorn]

If you are talking about the old 2000cc Pinto engine, they were great little engines. I think that is how Esslinger got their start with the old "Pinto Beans" car. Parts are not as readily available like the 2.3. I don't see them as much now but they were used in a lot of different applications other than Ministocks like sand rails, drag racing, road coarse racing, boat racing etc. They are still being used in Europe. I think there are more parts overseas for them. Back in the day when I raced Ministocks I won many features with a 2000cc engine. Now I'm gettin a little misty eyed thinking back to those days.

[little302]

And to answer your question.. NO.. The early 70's 2000cc does NOT interchange in any way with any 2.3.