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    Turbo motor question??

    Forgot about them coupes. yes the LA2 will work for you too. I have the XR on the brain today
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    Turbo motor question??

    you can run auto you may need an XR cpu though. Not an expert on the XR's.
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    ahh duhh, what type of oil?

    Motorcraft filter and mobile1 10-30 Fram bites.
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    Door panel removal

    My brain fade. the screw in the armrest i am talking about is on the 84-86 mustangs the 87 and up armrests are different I believe.
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    A question about 2.3T engine

    yes you can use the tbird cpu. you should chek out gt350's site it has a walk through of the whole procedure. it is no big deal. it is easire with a svo cpu. The 84 cpus are easy to come by though. I think I have one or 2 laying arround the hard part is the wiring harness. most 84 harensses...
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    Door panel removal

    do yourself a favor and get the clip removal tool. like 8 bucks your door pannels will thank you. I cant tell you how many door pannels I have taken off that were destroyed by idiots using a screwdriver to pry them out. It should take about 10 min to take it all appart. 2 bolts in the arm...
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    A question about 2.3T engine

    Garret unless ford swaped it out when it went. but with 67k I would bet it is original.
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    Code 67

    My car will do this if it is not in premium mode. but that is SVO specific.
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    Whats the secret to getting the lower control arm bolts out?

    MAP torch and impact hamer is an awesome combo. Watch the rubber bushings they tend to turn into flaming turds as they bounce accross the floor. seriously use a MAP torch and ge the bolts red hot and then hit them with the impact gun. My 86 came right appart. As far as getting the...
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    Turbocharger Bolts (T3)

    Caution on the stainless in the cast housing. The stainless likes to walk out of the housing. If you go that route keep an eye on them. The grade 5 with antiseize is what I would go with. grade8 are a Bitch To drill out if they do break.
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    Which Clutch Should I get????

    If your arent going crazy with your car try a stage 2. Definatly avoid centerforce D/F if you dont like a stiff clutch. i have a Spec Stage 2 in my car. The peddel is not too stif. I like the soft engagement not like the centerforce which was real grabby. But i recomend getting other...
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    Audi Intercooler

    The charcoal cannister was relocated to the corner of my garage. Now back in place with the new IC set up. The Audi IC was laying sideways withthe end tanke behnd the fog lights and the inlet outlet just sticking out into the engine compartment. It audi IC is nice because it has the port for...
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    Audi Intercooler

    I have used them before. I had mine laying flat in front of the pass tire where the charcoal cannister was. It was nice but I ended up chasing a cat accross the lawn and ran over the IC. (naw I hit a pot hole) it sounded like a good story. The only problem with mounting in front of the...
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    Lower Intake sensors

    location OK #1 and #2 are locations for the knock sensor. #1 is where the older XR4TI were mounted and early svo (dont quote me) but I was told this was not used after a while because they tended to break off there durring engine instilation. There is also a rumor that if mounted here it will...
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    Stock Internals strength.

    up till they break. No realy what do you mean, HP rating? if so I know Dave At Tiny avenger laid down 408 on stock botom end. but everything else is worked to the Balls. Others have gone more and most have gone less it all depends on the condition. The 2.3T is a tough little motor.
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    Lower Intake sensors

    Turd?? My wife has dubed it the ST2005 (silver Turd 2005) Since it has take up space in my driveway and blocked my black Bit$% from exiting untill we get the car mobile again (my motivation to work) it should move along quickly. Wade nice pict of the engine compartment that should be on are...
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    Turbo Swap...Unknown sensors

    How many wires and what color are they. What year mustang is the harness from. I have a few cars in my driveway right now and it dosnt look like anything I have so far but foolow up and i will look tonight
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    Suspension upgrade...

    suspension It depends on what you start with and what you want. I cant speak for the Tbirds or the stock 2.3s too much. I havent beaten on too many to know how they were stock. The svos on the other hand dont need that much as long as the stock stuff isnt worn out (yea right 20 years) I...
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    Green or Brown???

    The PJ came with Green tops. The PE came with brown tops.
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    How Do you Clean Harness Connector plugs?

    I recomend electric contact cleaner (found at radio shack). small tools like an emeryboard (fine) dental pick, q-tips, and pipe cleaners. If all else fails replace the offending plug.