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    Toulene...ever use it?

    Has anyone ever used Toulene or anything else to make an octane booster. Looking for something safe to put my gas over the expensive and almost useless 93 octane. I did some internet searching but I wanted some extra input. I know if I put 14.6 gal of 93 rated gas in the 15.6 gal tank and one...
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    3" exhaust question

    I have a 4 foot long 3" exhaust pipe and a 3" dynomax bullet muffler I bought from summit. I still need to get the dp. I'm thinking of dumping it in front the rear end on the passenger side. Do you think this will sound alright or should I route it all the way back? 87 TC engine in a 89 stang w/...
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    oil cooler gasket

    Does anyone know the part number or source of supply for the oil cooler gasket to the block? 1987 thunderbird TC. Mine is leaking.
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    It's finally running

    Today I finally started my new 87 t-bird engine. I let it brake in for about an hour and then tried to drive it. I idled fine with sone timing adjustments but for some reason it won't pick up rpm or speed around 3000 rpm. Any ideas? What should the timing be with the spout disconnected?
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    intake hose

    I recently found out that somehow my air duct to the turbo had a hole in it and there is no wire to keep it from crushing so I bought one of those spectre air ducts from pepboys. Anyone ever use one of these?
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    Fuel switch

    I have a question about the mysterious and missing fuel switch that is to be used with the 87 t-bird coupes. There is supposed to be a regular/premium switch that will only alow the turbo to make about 9 psi on regular setting. My mustang has a 87 tc engine with a t3 turbo and no switch but I...
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    methanol/water injection

    My best friend just put a AFM Mr.Freeze methanol/water injection system on his blown 5.0 cobra and now puts out about 54 horsepower over what he had before. Anyone ever try this on their turbo 2.3?
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    Sensor question

    What sensor is this? It's on the lowest part of the lower intake and has a single wire conector. It has a little threaded connector. Is this the knock sensor? It's directly between the oil filter and the distributor.:shrug:
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    Just about there

    Well, it has been a few weeks now since I started on my project car. I am almost done. My turbo coupe powered 89 stang should be fun to drive. Now I have the exhaust and a few minor details left. I'll sent pics when it's finished. By the way I should get away with using a 2-1/2" downpipe to a...
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    Ghetto rig or what?

    I just put an electric fan on my Normally hot as hell intercooler. I figured this route is cheaper than a FMIC and no need to worry about turbo lag. Between this fan, 1500 degree VHTpaint on the manifold, and a heat shield, the air charge temp should be better. I have a pic on my myspace page if...
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    Cracked manifold

    Ok, I just wire brushed a manifold and I noticed a hairline crack. It runs between #2 and #3 cylinder. It is realy small but it it about an inch long. Is this something to be concerned about? I thought I had an E6 manifold but it looks like an E3. I put a die grinder to the opening to make it...
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    My hood

    Is it necessary to have a svo hood or any hood that will force air through the engine compartment. I have a basic tbird tc engine in a 89 lx. I have a old hood that someone cut a hole in it and it looks like crap so i put a sheetmetal scoop on it and it looks even worse. Will i get away with the...
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    Nitrous??

    OK, I'm boosting the old 89' thunderstang at 16 psi. The hood is modified to ram more air through the intercooler. The intake is ported and I have the large vam from a old 87 tbird w/ the brown top injectors. Now I have a Q for you more experienced 2.3 turbo guys. I was interested in the NX...
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    heat shield

    Thinking of fabricating a heat shield for the turbo coupe. I can bolt it to the intercooler and to the side of the engine so it covers the manifold. What do ya think? Is it worth it?
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    What's a safe boost level for a 1987 turbo coupe?

    I have a new remanufactured 1987 t-bird 2.3T with the IHI turbo in a old 4 cyl mustang lx body. I'm new with messing with turbo's. I bought a gillis boost valve and it's set at 12 psi. What is the max boost i can run safely without engine problems? Does the timing have to change like on my 95...
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    VAM.. What is difference between stock and big?

    I have a 1989 mustang lx that has a new remanufactured ford motorsports 1987 thunderbird turbo 2.3L engine. It is stock with the exception of a slightly ported intake manifold and a gillis boost valve set to about 12 psi. I saw big VAM on ebay and I was wondering if I should purchase one. Is...
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