what to do!! what else needed swap

Discussion in '2.3L (N/A & Turbo)' started by fourmustangs, Jan 1, 2006.

  1. fourmustangs New Member

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    I am getting a 87 turbo coupe complete engine
    I will be getting turbocoupe computer automatic

    what else is needed......?
    whats needed for harness?
    any other sensors etc that sit in the engine bay for the engine?
    need boost/vacuum gauge and exhaust temp....
    where can I get new pipes that work for mustang with the turbo coupe engine....

    its going in a 89 2.3l automatic mustang....
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    check my website below...there are turbo swap directions, performance parts, etc...
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    in the wiring diagrams for the 87-89 what would be different if any for the automatic setup?
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    No, but if I were you I'd find a 5 speed for it...the auto's are a total POS, especially behind a turbo motor...
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    Its for my wife and she has a bad ankle and cant drive stick...

    if I can I will build up the a4ld or find another automatic i can shove behind the turbo
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    one question since changing wires and taking out the egr.......will the car pass emissions?
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    How strict are they? If the car is in a good state of tune and has a cat, you should be okay to pass the sniffer. Dunno if they inspect in TX or not.

    Brian
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    what other automatic can I put behind a 2.3 turbo
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    You've only got two choices.

    A4LD (weak, overdrive)
    or
    C4 (stout, no overdrive) bellhousings are getting harder to find.

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