2.3 SOHC Ford

starting in 1974 the sohc 2.3 started life out in the ford pinto 

but was used in many ford and mercury models 

and over the years became a favorite in many local race tracks for it durability and easy to modify design

Ford                                   mercury

aerostar                           bobcat

courier                              Capri

pinto                                  zephyr

mustang                           cougar

fairmont

ranger  

ltd  83-86

Thunderbird

later the 2.3 would be upgraded to a roller camshaft and twin sparkplugs