[Name_T_Bird]

Hi every one I am a 20 year old college student on a budget who loves these cars. I own a 1988 2.3l Thunderbird a 1984 Thunderbird 3.8 and a 1988 Lincoln Mark 7 5.0Ho. I bought my 2.3l for 200 bucks 3 years ago and have been restoring it ever since. I am looking to get the 300 hp out of the engine and dress the engine up Like the title says the car is turboed and would like to keep it that way. Please post some suggestion to get 300 hp out of these engines. Thank you!!!

[mg man 75]

Welcome. Will try to help. My 2.3 turbo is pretty modified still I don't think I am at 300hp. But done mine on budget but will try to help. Here is link with proven conbination. Look over it and should get some ideas. If can help just ask. Maurice
TurboFord Recommended Modifications List
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[TOM RENZO]

The hp is in the head and turbo. 300 HP is about all you can get from an LA3 computer. You will need a big valve head ported and polished and a BIG cam. Like somewhere around 515 lift and 220 duration on 114 lobe centers. The 300 hp mark is relitevely easy. All you need is app 100 more ponies. I have built several 300 HP 2.3 fords over the years. You will also need a log header and a good turbo. Boost somewhere around 20-22 lbs. and thats how its done. Good luck on your project.

[Name_T_Bird]

Thank you for the information do you have any preference on the choice of the header

[TOM RENZO]

I would use a bob's log.

[Name_T_Bird]

where do i find one does he still produce him cause it doesnt appear he has a website.

[TOM RENZO]

40bob.com

[Name_T_Bird]

Do you have a suggestion on injectors?

[badstang1971]

I would suggest a 3inch down pipe and header to help it breathe and a good port job plus i use scott maine cams to make a custom for me which is the best way to make power especially in the power band you can feel it and a good after market ignition and dont over look boost you will need 18 to 20 depending on combination you go with.

[NavySVO]

Being on a student buget and trying to buil a 300+ HP turbo 4 is a stretch to say the least.

The head work alone is anywhere from $700-$2000 depending on who does it and how well you know them.
Bob's log (no coating or EGR) is a minimum of $300 more. Then there is the downpipe to add onto that.

A proper cam is going to be a minimum of $450 and then there is the issue of the roller followers and HLAs.

I don't mean to be the wet blanket, it's just that this is a contradiction of terms.

[Kevmustang83]

Here's my list of stuff for getting around 300hp that i have yet to start :sad:

Ford Turbo
Boost controller(the 2 stage) $100

http://www.forced4.com/store.html
bypass kit $130
Fuel pressure reg $120

Auto Performance Engineering - Walbro fuel pumps and more
walbro 255 ltr/hour hp pump $120

STINGER PERFORMANCE PARTS - 2.3 Turbo Performance Parts for Mustang SVO, Thunderbird Turbo Coupe, Merkur XR4Ti, Pinto, Ranger, and Sand Rails
FMIC $560
3" Downpipe and midpipe $250
3" tailpipes $110
Magnaflow muffler $95
Torctite clamps $40

Aeromotive 15633 - Aeromotive Fuel Pressure Gauges - Overview - SummitRacing.com
VDO Gauges 150121 - VDO Vision Series Analog Gauges - Overview - SummitRacing.com
Auto Meter 10116 - Auto Meter Pillar Gauge Pods - Overview - SummitRacing.com
fuel, turbo gauges and pod $100

http://www.bulkpart.com/Merchant2/me...ct_Code=56006A
Band C-3 / A4LD / 4R44E / 55E / 5R55N Flex: Bulkpart transmission parts
TransGo Shift Kits C3: Bulkpart transmission parts

c3 tranny parts $110

Should be around$ 1800

I plan to do my own porting and polishing.

Decent setup? please comment