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  1. SpectralSamurai

    Trim question

    Because I've seen what that looks like, there's an LX 5.0 up the road, white with white trim, looks better but still not very good. I don't know, I just think it would look alot better without it. So back to the original question...
  2. SpectralSamurai

    Coolant Hoses

    What about the coolant hoses for the 2.3 turbo? those are a little different and have various metal tubing bits with them as well for the water coolant aspect of the turbocharger, so is one SOL and forced to fabricate stuff, or does anyone sell those? Hmm, maybe go to parts store and see if...
  3. SpectralSamurai

    Trim question

    I'm thinking about ripping the trim off my car, its missing part of it as it is and old black trim on a white car stands out like a sore thumb. I personally think the car would look alot sleeker without it. My only question is how would you go about the "trim" that is part of the bumpers? For...
  4. SpectralSamurai

    Engine Rebuild Procedure Feedback

    I'll be sure to get pics for everyone. Right now though my most important question hasn't been answered yet, and that is:
  5. SpectralSamurai

    Engine Rebuild Procedure Feedback

    I intend to have everything installed no later than July 15, tops. My goal is June 15, give or take shipping time. Because the old set has three bolts which are "double ended", that is, there is the header bolt and the head of that bolt, and extending beyond that is a second thread with a...
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    Engine Rebuild Procedure Feedback

    To anyone who has rebuilt a turbo 2.3, I have a plan of attack as it were, and I wonder if anyone has some feedback. Currently, I have it to an assembled shortblock. I'm about to pull the crankshaft and pistons, I'll be using the Federal-Mogul kit from Northern Autoparts.com. After that, I...
  7. SpectralSamurai

    what kind of high flow cat do you run?

    Random question: what about using a cat from a larger vehicle, say one with a stock 3 inch pipe, or at least something from an older V8, like a 351 single pipe exhaust? In theory, if a 351 V8 can flow well through a cat like that, then a 140 I4 ought to be able to flow even better, no? On the...
  8. SpectralSamurai

    To anyone who wants bump in the trunk

    That's exactly what I did with my setup, minus the convertable hinges bit. I just use a chunk of wood to hold it open. However, two Infinity 10 inchers fit in there right nicely, between the box design and deadening most people don't think they're 10s. I got my dad to help me do it, he went...
  9. SpectralSamurai

    For the cuase of 2.3 Mustang Research

    I am "donating" my A4LD. Once I get all the components for a T-5 Swap I'm going to test the A4LD. I want to see just how much abuse I can throw at it before it really breaks. I am going to see how long it will last and how much of an improvement I really notice when switching to the T5. So...
  10. SpectralSamurai

    Whats My Engine Worth

    :lol: Duude! That would own everything on the road! :rlaugh: ....Provided it was a very short road....that was, y'know, empty and all.... :nonono:
  11. SpectralSamurai

    Bearing wear question

    Sweet, cheaper than I thought too. Are these numbered or does order matter with these? I'm guessing taking the felpro gasket is a worthwhile upgrade or should I just go for the 1037 (or is that excessive for a non race application?)?
  12. SpectralSamurai

    Bearing wear question

    As mentioned in an earlier post, I have a motor from an 88 merkur. Sometime I'll get around to posting some pics, but as of right now its an assembled shortblock, everything else is off. My question is, should I replace the main/cap bearings or should I leave them alone? I plan on doing...
  13. SpectralSamurai

    Hunting 2.3Ts in Junkyards (what to look for?)

    What should one keep an eye out for when eyeing JY transmissions (manual)? What can you check without having to disassemble the tranny to inspect it? Are there any particular 2.3 models or years of models which had stronger transmissions than other years?
  14. SpectralSamurai

    A/C questions

    R134a is an HCFC or Hydrochlorofluorocarbon. As a compound it is less harmful to the ozone, but is not completely "harmless" as it still contains chlorine, but the added hydrogen makes it more stable. It is still just a temporary solution until scientists find a "better alternative". As of...
  15. SpectralSamurai

    A/C questions

    Ah, didn't know they sold a kit. Not to be anal, but, yes, you do need a license to work with R134a. Read the fine print, you do not need a license to buy R134a, however you do need a license to actually charge anything with it or use it (go figure :shrug: ). On the other hand, if you can...
  16. SpectralSamurai

    A/C questions

    Except for the fact that to actually convert it requires replacing gaskets, as R134a is much higher pressure than R12 (Freon). You cannot simply dump R134a into an R12 system, this will contaminate the refrigerants and make matters worse. You also need to change the refrigerant oil, as the oil...
  17. SpectralSamurai

    4cyl T5

    Here's a question though, if the 5.0 block produces 225 HP and 235 ft/lbs tq (IIRC for the 87-89 fox at least), why would it matter so much if you mated a modded 2.3 turbo to it? WIth basically light modification you can get it to 250 HP and roughly the same torque, and at that point you...
  18. SpectralSamurai

    lambo doors

    Holy crap, leave for a weekend and what looked like a dead post explodes. The scissors doors on that vert look cool, the front end has the right look to it. Gull wing doors on a Fox might look cool, but you'd have a devil of a time installing them, and more importantly, getting them to...
  19. SpectralSamurai

    Repair car body or replace?

    As was made known in tech, I have a new turbo motor. The restoration is going along nicely, all that is left is balancing, new piston rings, and cleaning up/replacing all the non block components. The problem comes with my car itself. I bought it damaged, but I planned on fixing it later so...
  20. SpectralSamurai

    lambo doors

    Are you referring to gullwing or scissors doors? Gullwing doors are like those found on the Delorean, the doors found typically on Lamborghini and the various kit cars are properly called scissors doors. http://www.iserv.net/~strdream/hinges_production.html This is designed for kit cars, used...
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