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87 mustang from 306 to 2.3T build

Discussion in 'The Turbo "Builds" Board' started by Sleeper T-Bird 87, Apr 21, 2007.

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  1. DannyS

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    oh man i love these builds!!!

    Danny
     
    DannyS, Apr 25, 2007
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  2. Sleeper T-Bird 87

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    very much so,once i get my header built and ready i will sling the turbo on ;)
     
    Sleeper T-Bird 87, Apr 25, 2007
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  3. denmah

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    building a 2.3 turbo must be fun, ide love to try it sometday, seems like everything is much easier to reach.
     
    denmah, Apr 26, 2007
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  4. NewTune

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    Nice looking build. Did all of the Turbo Coupes come with forged cranks, rods, & pistons from the factory?
     
    NewTune, Apr 26, 2007
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  5. Ford racer

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    I can't see the pix :'( I would love to though. I just got my blow thru 2.3 running good yesterday. Not too bad on the a/f's. Just need to do a little more tuning.
     
    Ford racer, Apr 26, 2007
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  6. BlownShovel

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    The 2.3T's are stout little motors with lots of potential. Forged components :2thumbs: NA 2.3's had cast pistons....
     
    BlownShovel, Apr 26, 2007
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  7. DaOnE51T

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    Definately different, From 8 cylinders to 4 cylinders. Now thats a swap!!!! Nice work :2thumbs:
     
    DaOnE51T, Apr 26, 2007
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  8. Sleeper T-Bird 87

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    decided to build a log header instead of a tubular version

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    Sleeper T-Bird 87, Apr 27, 2007
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  9. turbomike

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    Rods headers makes a really nice centre dump header with an external wastegate which will let you use the stock intercooler if you want to, he is located in Sarnia Ontario Canada. He is the manager at an alloy shop and is very meticulous, uses the best materials and stress relieves it when he is done.
     
    turbomike, Apr 28, 2007
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  10. Sleeper T-Bird 87

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    :chacha:

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    Sleeper T-Bird 87, Apr 28, 2007
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  11. Sleeper T-Bird 87

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    Sleeper T-Bird 87, Apr 28, 2007
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  12. Sleeper T-Bird 87

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    think im going to take a break from this for a couple days Im about tired of messing with this log.

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    Sleeper T-Bird 87, Apr 29, 2007
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  13. Sleeper T-Bird 87

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    well im back at it again ive had wthis log on and off 200 times,I did a final test fit tonight and all looks good except one minor issue.

    heres a pic of the log.

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    Sleeper T-Bird 87, May 2, 2007
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  14. cobra scott

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    haha I read the title of this thread and about shit myself....because I love it! I have a 96 Gt rolling chassis sitting in my garage that I am converting to a 2.3T. I'm picking up my donor car (an '88 Merkur XR4Ti) this weekend and then I am beginning the same build. I'm staying tuned to this build :2thumbs:
     
    cobra scott, May 3, 2007
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  15. Sleeper T-Bird 87

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    Little more progress :chacha: :chacha:


    Now to order some oil lines and some J bends!

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    Sleeper T-Bird 87, May 3, 2007
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  16. Sleeper T-Bird 87

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    whipped this up tonight
     
    Sleeper T-Bird 87, May 4, 2007
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  17. Sleeper T-Bird 87

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    Well it runs again just need to get some j bends ordered and welded up. Mount the intercooler and boost gauge and i should be good to go!!!!!!!!


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    Sleeper T-Bird 87, May 5, 2007
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  18. Sleeper T-Bird 87

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    got the intercooler mocked up today along with removing a little weight here and there seems all i need to do now is trim a hair of the bumper cover for clearance
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    Sleeper T-Bird 87, May 6, 2007
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  19. Sleeper T-Bird 87

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    Went ahead and ordered my 3" mandrel bends today for my intercooler piping they will be here by lunch tommorow even though i wont be able to pick them up untill wensday,a buddy is supposed to drop me off some 3" stainless for the down pipe we will see how that pans out. I hope to complete this by thursday evening and be able to start tuning asap.
     
    Sleeper T-Bird 87, May 7, 2007
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  20. 2_slow_5.0

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    Looks good I would love to build a 4cyl car like this then i would not have to hear the import guys whine about me having a v8!
     
    2_slow_5.0, May 7, 2007
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