2.3L (1989 - 1997)
Displacement 140 CID
Type Single Over Head Cam
Bore x Stroke 3.780 x 3.126 inches
Compression Ratio 9.0:1 (1983 - 1988)
9.2:1 (1990 - 1993)
9.4:1 (1994 - 1997)
Fuel System Carburetor (1983 - 1984)
Multipot Fuel Injection (MFI) (1985 - 1997)
Fuel Pressure 5 - 7 psi (1983 - 1984)
30 - 40 psi (1985 - 1997)
Horsepower 79hp @ 3800 RPM (1983 - 1985) Manual
82hp @ 4200 RPM (1983 - 1985) Auto
90hp @ 4000 RPM (1986 - 1988)
100hp @ 4600 RPM (1989 - 1995)
112hp @ 4800 RPM (1996 - 1997)
Torque 124 @ 2200 RPM (1983 - 1985) Manual
126 @ 2200 RPM (1983 - 1985) Auto
130 @ 1800 RPM (1986 - 1988)
133 @ 2600 RPM (1989 - 1995)
135 @ 2400 RPM (1996 - 1997)
Oil Pressure 40 - 60 psi @ 2000 RPM
Tune Up
Spark Plug AWSF-44C (1984 - 1990)
AWSR-32PP (1993 - 1995)
AWSR-32F (1996 - 1997)
Spark Plug Gap 0.044
Ignition Timing 10 degrees BTDC
Firing Order 1-3-4-2
Distributor Rotation Clockwise
Capacities
Oil Capacity With Filter Change 5 Quarts
Cooling System (Quarts)
W/AC- 7.2 / W/O AC 6.5
Torque Specifications
Cylinder Head Torque in 2 steps
[1st (50 - 60 ft-lbs)
2nd (80 - 90 ft-lbs)] (1989 - 1995) 51 ft-lbs (1996 - 1997)
Main Bearing Bolts
Torque in 2 steps
1st (50 - 60 ft-lbs)
2nd (80 - 90 ft-lbs)
Rod Bearing Bolts
Torque in 2 steps
1st (25 - 30 ft-lbs)
2nd (30 - 36 ft-lbs)
Crankshaft Pulley Bolts
100 - 120 ft-lbs
Flywheel to Crankshaft Bolts
56 - 64 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold Torque in 2 steps
[1st (5 - 7 ft-lbs), 2nd (14 - 21 ft-lbs)]
Exhaust Manifold Torque in 2 steps
[1st (5 - 7 ft-lbs), 2nd (16 - 23 ft-lbs)]