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Turbo question concerning Non Fuel Injected Motor Is it possible to put a turbo on a non efi 2.3? I dont wanna sound like an idiot, I just really dont know and most I have seen for purchase had something about efi in the description. Any advice would rock.
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the early fox mustangs had carbed turbos but are hard to come by in decent shape anymore, not sure on hp rating came in the 1979-81? models
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I have an '86 non fox. Is it a serious pain to replace the Carb with fuel injection?
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You need a fuel tank, fuel lines, wiring, injectors, intake, exhaust, etc
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Well , I found a 91 2.3l for a donor car. Its not gonna cost much and I should be able to borrow whatever I need to get my car running spiffy. I figure since they are relatively close in year they should be parts swappable?
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the 91 has the duel plug head and distributorless ignition, so if you want to turbo it this is not the best choice. i would find a turbocoupe or some other 2.3turbo car to be the donor
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I would find a 1987-1990 2.3 car. Much easier to do the swap to because you just move a few wires over
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The sad thing is, with 15 PSI, straight back exhaust, and a bobs log, it still feels slow...
Maybe 20PSI, new computer, new 3" VAM, and some porting will make it faster
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Money involvement Well, I am kind of torn at this moment. A mechanic friend of mine knows where I can get a 302 at a very cheap price from a junkyard. It isnt fuel injected either. He said it would most likely be less expensive to go that way since all I would really have to do is reroute the fuel line. I would get far less gas mileage, but it may be worth it to eat rice burners for breakfast everywhere I go.
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I do with only 8PSI
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The sad thing is, with 15 PSI, straight back exhaust, and a bobs log, it still feels slow...
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sleeper_inc I do with only 8PSI
i have an XR4Ti that runs 20 psi and it would eat my 05 gt for lunch. plus it is fun to listen to the t-9
trans scream for mercy....
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I got an XR motor and a A4LD transmission, now thats a time bomb
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The sad thing is, with 15 PSI, straight back exhaust, and a bobs log, it still feels slow...
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sleeper_inc I got an XR motor and a A4LD transmission, now thats a time bomb
is the C3 stronger than the A4LD?
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Stock 2.3? C3 (but it has only 3 gears)
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The sad thing is, with 15 PSI, straight back exhaust, and a bobs log, it still feels slow...
Maybe 20PSI, new computer, new 3" VAM, and some porting will make it faster
For pictures of my build-up on "No Hands" PM me
Turbo question concerning Non Fuel Injected Motor 
