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Hey Nitrousrush, do you have any pics of the intake you istalled on your car? I remember you talking about it before and would like to see it.

I would find a donor car if all possible, it will make it much easier. 87-88 Turbo Coupes are probably the best option due to the intercooler, better computer, rear discs etc. I would suggest checking out Stingers website. It has alot of good information about doing a turbo swap.

Informative post. I am getting ready to order the camber plates and tie rod ends for my '90. I think Ill call MM and ask them about fitament first before I order. I thought those ends were a bolt on installation.

I think every area has a good parts store and a bad parts store. I dont even bother walking in Pep Boys or NAPA around here. The people they hire are useless. Advanced always has what I need though and they are pretty helpful.

mustangrfast88: I had already done a tune up. New cap and rotor, plugs, plug wires O2 sensor, fuel filter, pcv valve, changed tranny filter etc, etc. When I ran the KOER it told me the ECT was out of range. If the ECM never thought the car was warm it would always run in open loop (or is it...

I was getting pretty bad gas mileage so I did a KOER test with a code tool. I found out my ECT was out of range. It also wasnt creating a check engine light. So I replaced the sensor and my gas mileage seems to have gone up. Ive put about 50 miles on it and the gas guage still reads full...

I would check out turbotbird.com or turboford.com if your still having problems. Lots of good information on those websites. In the FAQ on turbotbird.com there is a section on boost control devices and how the system works. That might help you out. Also I PM'd you about the computer.

I would agree and suggest you upgrade your pump, especially if your going to put a 5.0 and mod it. Why not get a Walbro 225 in tank pump. They are pretty reasonable at about $100 and people have good results with them. I plan on putting one in my car shortly before the stock one craps out.

If you are interested in selling the 8ua Id be more than interested.

Thats pretty sweet man. I just picked up my '85 XR7 on Saturday. The previous owner completly abused the car and had a couple accidents with it. Are there any websites about these cars? I see plenty about SVO's, TC's and XR4TI's but nothing about the XR7 specifically.

The charging system should put out 13.5 to 14.5 volts. If its less you probably have a bad alternator. Ive seen GM alternators go haywire and charge over 15 volts. Now that causes some problems.

I believe the 86 TC had 3.45 gears. I also believe its a trac-loc but the rear is a 7.5", not and 8.8".

Im thinking Ill try changing the temp. sensor to if it improves the mileage. Should I go to the Ford dealer or are aftermarket sensors any good?

I have to agree with Mike SVOR here. I wouldnt dump the electrolyte out of a battery and fill it with water. If your going to do that why not just top off the cells with water instead? Also checking the cells with a hydrometer (eye dropper looking thing) is a good method and they are fairly...

I picked up the car today. It runs but the boost guage isnt working. I can hear the turbo spool up but Im not sure what the problem is. Hopefully Ill get it sorted out soon and start working on the swap.

My '90 also gets terrible mileage. It got better after I replaced the oxygen sensor and did a tune up, but Im still only getting 240 miles to a tank. That seems a little low to me.

The car is only $150 and I would get alot more than just a longblock. Seems like a good deal to me. I thought it would be good for a swap. I have yet to see it though, waiting for the owner to get back to me.

Anybody?

I found a 1985 Cougar XR 7 for sale and I was wondering if it considered a good parts car for a turbo swap. Ill be putting the engine in my '90 hatchback. I dont know what tranny it has but the engine has about 150,000 on it. The engine will be re built before I do the swap. Should I do a...

I did the 5.0 brake swap for cheap. I got the stuff (Hubs, rotors, calipers, shocks etc) for $25 at the local junkyard. A friend works there so he hooked me up. I bought new lines, pads and had the rotors turned which wasnt too much. I know it isnt neccessary to lower the car to attain good...