Hello,
> Engine: Ford 2.3L ('89 Merkur XR4Ti was donor)
> Turbo: Garret T3, stock
> Intercooler: Blackstone frontmount
> Boost: 9 pounds (for starters)
> Exhaust: 3" downpipe via fenderwell
> Trans: T5 from a V8 Mustang
> Rear axle: Stock
> Performance: no numbers yet
I think people were probably more excited by the fact that you had
turbo'd a stock engine. I know I was.
>
> I just got the car and drove it for a couple of days in Phoenix before I had
>to
> return to Mexico where I am working.
Did you buy the car already done or did you do the work yourself??
> HP numbers are unknown but similar combos put out between 210 and 225 horses.
> These motors can handle 20+ lbs of boost so there is plenty more where that
>came
> from.
Wow lots of power..
> After driving it my first impression is it pulls like a bullet bike. My 18 yr
> old son says 4th gear rubber is easy. Doggone kids... Anyway, can't wait to
>get
> my toy back in my full-time possesion.
I would definately put on some more serious rubber for that kind of
power and never ever let the 18yr old drive the car.
> Does anyone have a URL where I can post a couple of pics of the installation?
> It is pretty sanitary, there is no surgery whatever to the body and it looks
> *sleepy* stock, 14" wheels and all.
if no one else comes forth i can probably put some pic up on my site.
www.madmadscientist.com I am supposed to have an unlimted amount of storage
space.
Daniel 69 2000
SFCA
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