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    85 mustang carbed 2.3 into a 93 mustang

    The computer is actually for the carburetor. The car has a Carter feedback carburetor and the TFI-IV ignition used on EFI cars. The computer system is the same as on the EFI cars (if you notice, your carb has a throttle position sensor, idle speed motor, and control solenoid on it) but instead...
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    What's everyone's opinion of the knock sensor? (turbo 2.3)

    I had read somewhere that if the computer detects that the knock sensor is disconnected (it checks it at startup), it will not run the timing quite as high to compensate for it. Everyone that I know says that they get a major performance increase with it disconnected, but like said above, I...
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    Brakes

    I know there are aftermarket kits available out there. Try CJPonyParts (located in Harrisburg, PA). If you can find one, 1987-1988 turbocoupes had an 8.8" rear with disc brakes.
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    window seals

    Sunroof weatherstrips are available through CJPonyParts out of Harrisburg, PA. The rubber seal that fits to the actual car isn't real expensive, but the glass seal with the metal backer is like $150 and is still NOS. As for recaulking the windshield, I would leave it to the pros. They are hard...
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    Clutch cables, quadrants, adjusters???

    Yea. The 5.0L fork end is different. I wasn't sure if I could use the 2.3L cable with the aftermarket quadrants and adjusters that are available. I guess if I were to get Steeda's double hook quadrant or their solid non-adjustable one, I would have to get a firewall adjuster of some sort. I...
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    Clutch cables, quadrants, adjusters???

    What aftermarket quadrants, clutch cables, and adjusters will work with the 2.3L T5 setup? I am looking at doing a T5 swap into the Capri and I figure it would be easier to swap the quadrant and everything else out before it all goes under the dash. What setups are you 5 speed guys using...
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    Steering and brakes

    This is strange. It does seem like the belt is slipping or something. I would give your cables and wiring harness another quick check. I would also check your belt tensioner. If it is not holding enough tension, the belt can slip. However, that doesn't explain what's up with your brakes going...
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    steering wheel play???

    If it's the rag joint, it is HELP! brand part #31000 and is $8 @ Advance Auto.
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    1986 2.3 specs

    It would have a Carter YFA 1 barrel feedback carburetor. It has EEC IV electronics like the EFI engines, but instead of controlling injectors, it controls a feedback solenoid on the side of the carburetor. My 86 Capri had this setup and I yanked it and went with a Holley/Weber 2 barrel and...
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    loose/sensitive steering

    Yep. Worn out rag joint. Replace it with HELP! brand part #31000. It is $8 and available at Advance Auto in the HELP! section. If the factory rag joint is still there, you will have to grind out or drill out a rivet.
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    Car is idling funny

    I would lean more towards an idle air control problem then.
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    Car is idling funny

    I doubt your cold air intake would be the root of this, unless you have a mass-air car and the intake leaks. Tops on the list of things to check would be the idle air controller and ignition module. The ignition modules on the 91-93 8-plug DIS cars are known for issues and if your car is a DIS...
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    T5 Trannies

    The 5.0L T5 will not fit behind your 2.3L without some serious work. The 5.0 T5 input shaft is larger in diameter and the internals of the transmission are made for higher HP and torque and also have different gear ratios. From what I can tell, the SVO and regular 2.3L T5s are the same with...
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    1993 mustang 2.3 / questions

    Hollow out your intake silencer. Like said above, there is really nothing bolt on that is going to result in massive power gains, but by tweaking a few things you will get a tiny bit more out of it. I hollowed out my air silencer and did notice a small increase in power when I was really into...
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    Tire Size

    Forgot about that option. Checked my one of my mustang books and it shows that size for the later 4 cylinder car with the ten holes.
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    Freeze plugs on '88 2.3L

    Could also be a failed head gasket. There is a freeze plug in the back of the head, so if you have it off, you can check it.
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    Tire Size

    In the mid-80's Ford was offering an upgrade tire for the 14" wheel that was a 205-70R14. 225's would probably fit but be pushing it. Honestly, pick up a cheap set of 10 hole 15" wheels with the 225-60R15's on them. The 16" ponies will take a 225-55R16 tire (along with the 16" turbocoupe...
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    Smoke problem

    2 different issues. Your white smoke could be a few things. It could simply be condensation blowing into cold air, but since you are getting large amounts of it, I would say this is highly unlikely. I would suspect a leaking gasket. The only 2 it could be would be the intake gasket or head...
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    Beeping! Need Help!!

    That is always a possibility. Some suggestions of mine: Your front speakers are up on the dash, your radio could have some weird issue going on with it. Disconnect the radio and drive it around for a while. Sometimes speedometers make weird noises. Mine will make odd noises occasionally...
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    A4LD weirdness

    I really hate to be the bearer of bad news, but I think you are due for a rebuild. The A4LD is known as a bad transmission (do some searches on here and you will see many stories about failures). It sounds like you may have a failing valve body and a stretched 2-3 band. With the fluid being a...
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