I was told using a 2.3L engine would be helpful is that accurate?
the 2.3l engine was available only in the '95 j-bodies. it's not going to help you. your best course of action is to read as many threads as you can in the performance forum (left side of the screen). if it can be done to a 2.2l, it's been discussed in there. read, research then read and research some more.
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