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    Will the T5 from a 5.o work in the 2.3 turbo?

    here is the gearing... http://www.corral.net/20anngt/trans.htm
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    My goal for a turbo build, what would it take?

    I say....be revolutionary and make a super/turbocarged 2.3. I don't know if it possible, but when I lay in bed and can't sleep sometimes I imagine 2.3 with a blower boosting like 10, to launch you off the line, with a solenoid to relase the pressure at like 3000, and a turbo to take over after...
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    Turbo Fuel Mileage

    I should add that my car never ran quite right either. I think my MAP sneosr was failing me? Maybe somethin else, I didn;t have enough time to properly diagnose the problem before my turbo pooped on me.
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    Turbo Fuel Mileage

    Man I get about 15-20. I tend to end up racing at every stop light and putting my foot in it just for fun...lol....I still haven't gotten over how much fun it is driving a turbo car. I haven't driven it since Auguast (blown turbo) but I should be back in her with in a few weeks...
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    Exhaust opinions

    I think the header he is getting has two cylinders going to one collector and the other two going to a different collector...or sometihng like that? It sounds weird, but cool to me. I have a single flowmaster on my car and it is way too quite. I think I am going to end up putting dual with some...
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    BOV installation

    what kinda of BOV was that 140cilx?
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    Rear ends need to know!!!!!

    Anybody know what gearing a 86 TC 5spd had and if it is posi? Thanks
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    Removing Driveshaft

    plasma cutter and cut the drive shaft...then jusr re-weld....very simple and much better for the car.... lol....sorry.....
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    Thought id show some pics...

    I say...who gives a rats ass if they wanna talk themsleves up? Let them talk....if they know whats up then all they will do is teach a us a thing or two...if not then they will just wash out and this will all be forgotten. A classic youngun vs. old foggy conflict. Sounds like boostd DSM atleast...
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    Anyone run coil-overs or been in a coil-over mustang?

    so what are some good inexpensive coil overs?
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    Turbo....swap

    I don;t think that you need to know tooo much to do the swap...but a basic understanding and plenty of time to is always a good thing. My advice is to not set a due date, because you will miss, or half ass stuff to hit it. Just what I think, but I have been flamed on here quite a few times... I...
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    What else do I need?

    Ok guys.... my car has been up on jacks since august when the bearings on my turbo finally went out. I would like to be driving it soon, but want to make sure everything is ready. Here is what we got. NOW... -87 TC engine, front mounted unidentifiable intercooler apprx. 12x15, 2 1/2 single...
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    Subframe install, what to watch out for

    lol..nice horror story Dan. P
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    Anyone run coil-overs or been in a coil-over mustang?

    While on the subject....I remeber there was a group buy for X2C coil-overs awile back....any feedback on those? THanks guys....
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    oversize valves worth it?

    my guys is doing what he calls "bullhogging" which goes down about 1/2 in to an inch form the bottom of the valve seat. Then I will port the rest and take it back to have the larger valves and cam (bearings, followers, springs) installed.
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    oversize valves worth it?

    My head as the machine shop right now getting the large valve conversion done.... I am pretty dam excited too....