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Bobby from 757

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I just bought a 90 mustang GT,5.0, automatic with a turbo. I noticed the exhaust and fuel system has been upgraded. I also noticed a vent line not on there. I'm not sure if it's because of turbo or just was left off. This car is very clean and very fast. I also need to do a head gasket job on it. I'm looking for any advice,pointers and maybe a step by step head gasket procedure. ThanksView attachment 628700
 
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Before I post a pic, do you have one of yours?
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Cool project. Things I noticed right off hand....a/c isn't hooked up, heater core has no lines going to it, and you have an open tube on your oil filter neck that should be hooked to the throttle body.
 

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Oil fill port should be capped with forced induction.

What ECU is running the engine? I don't see a MAF
 
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Oil fill port should be capped with forced induction.

What ECU is running the engine? I don't see a MAF
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Mustang5L5 said:
Oil fill port should be capped with forced induction.

What ECU is running the engine? I don't see a MAF
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I see a cap on the throttle body but not the oil fill neck. Should they both be capped since I'm running a turbo
 

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Cool project! Pretty nice looking car. Has anything else been done to the engine besides the turbo? Have you pulled the computer completely out to see if it has a chip installed?

Not to get to far off topic, but I cant help but notice that jacked up truck in the background. Two questions. First what is it. Second is someone daily driving it?
 

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heat wrap your down pipe for the sake of your sprak plug wires.

take a picture of your oil drain off your turbo and report back.
 
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Olivethefet said:
Cool project! Pretty nice looking car. Has anything else been done to the engine besides the turbo? Have you pulled the computer completely out to see if it has a chip installed?

Not to get to far off topic, but I cant help but notice that jacked up truck in the background. Two questions. First what is it. Second is someone daily driving it?
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I just bought it to be a fun car. Once I do head gaskets I will be driving it more. The big truck is my mudbog truck. That's my other hobby.
 
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Olivethefet said:
Cool project! Pretty nice looking car. Has anything else been done to the engine besides the turbo? Have you pulled the computer completely out to see if it has a chip installed?

Not to get to far off topic, but I cant help but notice that jacked up truck in the background. Two questions. First what is it. Second is someone daily driving it?
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As far as I can see just the fuel system has been upgraded and fuel pressure regulator. I haven't pulled the computer yet. I will do that as soon as I can.
 
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Anti_Hero0932 said:
heat wrap your down pipe for the sake of your sprak plug wires.

take a picture of your oil drain off your turbo and report back.
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Bobby from 757 said:
I see a cap on the throttle body but not the oil fill neck. Should they both be capped since I'm running a turbo
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Yes, put a vacuum cap on the open port
 
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Mustang5L5 said:
Oil fill port should be capped with forced induction.

What ECU is running the engine? I don't see a MAF
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Given that it's on the lower end of the motor, it's probably not hurting anything, but perhaps is making a mess. Most of us gave up on trying to keep a seal and a vacuum and run breathers instead now, anyways. Guys sometimes run a breather right off the top of that instead of the oil cap, too.
 

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The big truck is my mudbog truck.
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MUDBOG! Now were talking! I want to ride!
 
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I dont have anything cool like a turbo or blower on my car but this is a pic of my computer just to show you what I'm referring to.
 

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I think he is NOT daily driving that truck.
no ac.
 
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So it's running an A9P.

Is there a mass air flow sensor in the plumbing at all? Probably in the pass fender
 
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So it's running an A9P.

Is there a mass air flow sensor in the plumbing at all? Probably in the pass fender
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I'm not sure I will know more when I start tearing it apart. First ride in it I was cruising around 50. I downshifted and punched it and it went to 110 super fast.
 
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MUDBOG! Now were talking! I want to ride!
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Me signing autographs. This is what it's all about,the fans.
 

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Thats really cool. Looks like a lot of fun!
 
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