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  1. J

    Wiring questions; can you help?

    As I understand, you're planning on using the Miata ECU? I am not sure that's gonna work with a 2.3, particularly not a turbocharged one. That's what the LA2 and LA3 are-those are catch codes that designate a a particular computer, and the la2 and 3 are specific to a turbo 2.3 in a 87-88...
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    Wiring questions; can you help?

    Cool old truck! On the ACT, it's best to use it if possible. Of course that also depends on what computer you're going to run, as the '87 could have been a couple different computers. One was an auto, two were 5 speed as I recall. As well, with either of the 87 bird computers, you're going...
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    93 lx 2.3 no start

    If you have fuel pressure and spark, are you getting fuel through the injectors? Also, does it have any compression? Timing belt being off a tooth or two can cause low compression and no-start condition. So can stuck valves and I've seen a few Lima 2.3's with valves stuck open from sitting...
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    fuel injectors

    negative
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    Source for 2.3L oil pan

    92 is a later pan (aluminum). The turbo motors were all steel pans. To my knowledge there were only 2 steel pans, one had a low oil level sensor, other did not. I also do not think that the aluminum pan will fit the older engines and the older pans won't fit the later engines. The rear seal...
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    Fox 351W power depending on build question

    when you have it tuned, the maximum MAF flow is a very good indication of how much HP it makes. If you have a tuning means (QH, etc), you can log maf and get it from there too, or at least get real close.
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    Aode/4r70w

    Depends on RPM capability. If your engine can spin a few RPM (6500+) and still make power up there, first gear might not be as useless as you think. Also depends on the converter and the programming of the 4R70W. It's possible to swap in the AOD planetary gearset so that you'd have a 2.46...
  8. J

    help with transmission

    With that set of parts, a stock 4 cyl T5 would last a while. Yes, adapter plate and flywheel, then use 5.0 transmission. Stinger performance had/has them.
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    SN95 doin it anyway! Mustang ii suspension

    It has sentimental value. I understand that for sure! Shortened version of a long story is that my dad and I started a build of a '75 Ford Maverick in the 1990's. I still actually have it. Dad always wanted that car to be somewhat "fast", and a 351w doesn't fit in a maverick front end...
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    help with transmission

    Your best option is to go with an adapter plate, then use the special flywheel, 5.0 clutch and 5.0 bellhousing, with 5.0 transmission. Second option. Adapter pilot bearing with 94-95 V6 T5 (I think 5.0 T5 from 94-95 are the same). Input shaft is SHORTER than the 4 cylinder shaft, but it...
  11. J

    91 4 to 8 first timer.

    I have had a lot of different K members stock to Team Z to UPR, MM, etc. The stock one works fine with 5.0L and most 5.8L V8 swaps. If you must put an aftermarket one in for whatever reason, MM is the only one I actually like. It is a little lighter than the stocker but not by much...
  12. J

    How to unstick 10 year old engine

    yeah the cylinders and pistons are trashed. Remove the pan, remove all the rod caps, remove main caps, remove timing set, remove crankshaft, then lubricate the cylinders with ATF or whatever you have, then you're going to have to beat them out manually. I like to use a wooden dowel to beat...
  13. J

    help with transmission

    SN95 T5's aren't any stronger than the fox body ones. Or if they are, only marginally. What kind of built 2.3t do you have? What head are you using on it?
  14. J

    Wiring questions; can you help?

    Use the inertia switch. If not, and there is an accident, it's pouring fuel onto the fire continually until the tank is empty. Let that sink in, if you are stuck inside the cab.....you are toast. The SVO's harness is pretty simple. There are plenty of diagrams online so you can make heads or...
  15. J

    Steering rack

    If you like junkyarding like I do, find a Fox body whether it be a Fairmont, Zephyr, or Mustang from the late 70's or early 80's, grab the manual rack AND shaft out of it. Might have to put a new rag joint on it but that's easy enough to do (parts stores have a kit for it in the help aisle)...
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    Junkyard goodies

    grab some seats out of a 05+ and put them in a fox body. Destroys the old fox seats in terms of comfort and quality. My '92 still has stock tweed fox seats, 93 has some 09 V6 seats. I drive the 93 daily and the 92 sits-and it's 10x nicer (inside AND out). Grab any of the modules. Airbag...
  17. J

    Fox How is it driving on skinnies?

    Yeah I ran skinnies on my old 84 for a while. For a street car, it's not worth the hassle. For anything that you're not trying to get every single hundredth of ET out of, they "might" be worth a hundredth or two. On my 84, it was a 351c with a couple JY turbos, ran 6.20's 1/8. I bought the...
  18. J

    Engine 1988 LX 2.3 timing

    The cam sprocket and the aux sprocket are identical. They both should have marks on them. The easiest way to "time" the belt (if it already runs fine) is to remove the covers, line up the crank sprocket with the mark on the seal holder, double check if the cam sprocket lines up where it's...
  19. J

    rich/lean

    No, I have A9P, running Decipha's A9L2 strategy (GUFX)--but to answer the question, the code dump generated code 11. At one point, I did have a code 41 as I recall. Cleared the KAM and 11 is all I am seeing currently; both current and memory.
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    rich/lean

    PCV is aftermarket in the driver's valve cover (wagner). Hose from post-MAF tube to oil filler, verified no leaks there. might be onto something there. I need to look at that. Might plug the hole with engine running/logging to see if makes any difference. nah, plugs are definitely carbon...
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