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So my H3T is an Alpha with the small block and a totally inadequate 4-speed GM 4L60E, which means a lot of power is wasted while the thing shifts. The 5.3L is 300 HP and 320 foot-pound torque. The truck has 33" and weighs 5,100 pounds. Once I figured out how to drive the stupid automatic and keep it somewhat in the correct gear, 300 HP/310TQ is well more than adequate to move the vehicle in sporty fashion.
Considering the 2.3L/manual trans New Bronco will weigh about 800 pounds less than my H3T and the 2.3L is turbo'd so the torque curve will be more flat than the N/A 5.3L and peak torque on the 2.3L comes earlier in the RPM band, I think the 2.3L Bronco will not disappoint in manual trans trim. The power will be much more useable in manual trans guise.
My 2 cents.
Considering the 2.3L/manual trans New Bronco will weigh about 800 pounds less than my H3T and the 2.3L is turbo'd so the torque curve will be more flat than the N/A 5.3L and peak torque on the 2.3L comes earlier in the RPM band, I think the 2.3L Bronco will not disappoint in manual trans trim. The power will be much more useable in manual trans guise.
My 2 cents.
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