Need quick help with 86 T-bird turbo donor

Discussion in '2.3L (N/A & Turbo)' started by rd, May 15, 2006.

  1. rd Founding Member

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    I can get an 86 tbird turbo car for a donor for a Mustang upgrade.

    Can someone give me the ins and outs of the 86? Its a 5 speed.

    Any reason not to use this one?

    Appreciate any input before I buy it!

    Thanks.
    rd, May 15, 2006
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  2. Red_LX Doubt I could be of much help, unless you need por

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    No reason not to use an '86 really...although they were non-intercooled, they had the .60/.63 T3, 35 lb injectors, "square" intake, basically all the good stuff.

    Might need a better computer since they were only rated for 160 hp I think, but it's got the good hardware.

    Unfortunately the '86 doesn't have the disc brake 8.8 or any of that...
    Red_LX, May 15, 2006
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    Thanks. I was not looking for much else on the car beside the complete turbo setup.

    If its still there this weekend, I'm going shopping.
    rd, May 16, 2006
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    You should consider looking at the rear end.

    8.8 rear > 7.5 rear.

    86 works fine, I have an 86 in an 88 mustang now.

    Look for an LA3 & intercooler as first "upgrade"


    -Nick
    NjccBflo, May 17, 2006
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