there is a tc motor at the local picnpull, but the header and turbo are missing. it looks like the parts have been off for a while too. the longblock is going for 150. is this worth it?
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That's not too bad, although I did buy a complete no-title car for $150 a couple years ago...
Just keep in mind that replacing the turbo and exhaust manifold will probably cost you around $200-250 (for used ones) and decide if it's worth it to you or not.
On that same topic I have a T3 center section I'm trying to sell that needs a new oil seal. Would sell it for a pretty decent price, if you're interested.
Just keep in mind that replacing the turbo and exhaust manifold will probably cost you around $200-250 (for used ones) and decide if it's worth it to you or not.
On that same topic I have a T3 center section I'm trying to sell that needs a new oil seal. Would sell it for a pretty decent price, if you're interested.
yeah I figured I the header and a turbo are going to run me at least 300. by that time I am getting close to the price of a 5.0
hmmm gonna have to think about this one. aside from changing the wiring is the turbo engine swap plug and play?
hmmm gonna have to think about this one. aside from changing the wiring is the turbo engine swap plug and play?
mr_woodster
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Its plug and play compared to a 5.0 swap done properly. I'd keep my eyes open and on local cars going for cheap. I picked my 2.3T up complete (with turbo / flywheel/pressure plate, everything) for 300$.
not too many turbo fords here,which is why I am even considering purchasing it. there is only one other in the area that I know of and it is not a parts car and I doubt it is for sale. hell foxbodies in general are getting hard to find here.
hyperse7en
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i know of atleast 11 fox bodies, locally that i can pick up for cheap! theyre dime a dozen here. i picked up my 79 cobra for $100 running and driving! im paying $400 for a complete merkur, to swap the engine into the cobra. im pretty sure that the ECU is toast though. other than that, its complete! there was a guy with a T3 and manifold for around $150 on a local (my area) sale website. ill check to see if its still on there.
hyperse7en
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annnd....your point is?
you said fox bodies are getting hard to find. i said there dime a dozen here. there are around 11 i could buy for cheap. im picking up a merkur for a donor, because they have a 2.3T. not a fox body, but has the same turbo coupe engine.
