I voted for the beer, but the real answer is the turbo.
Turbos are essentially free horsepower, (yes, I know, that's overly simplistic and not 100% true, but it is close enough for our intents and purposes here). They use very little energy from the engine to make the boost that makes the engine make more power, which you can't say about a supercharger.
Turbos are quieter unless you don't want them to be.
Turbos allow for better street manners and fuel efficiency in normal driving.
Everyone on this site who's advice and input I really value has also gone turbo. @a91what @jozsefsz and @CarMichael Angelo in particular are the guys that influenced my decision to go the turbo (and modular) route in my dressed-up Pinto instead of building yet another Windsor or doing the Coyote swap I'd previously planned. I've watched their trials and tribulations and thought to myself "I deal with BMW N20 and N63 engines (which are turbocharged) for a living, I can handle this."
Turbos are essentially free horsepower, (yes, I know, that's overly simplistic and not 100% true, but it is close enough for our intents and purposes here). They use very little energy from the engine to make the boost that makes the engine make more power, which you can't say about a supercharger.
Turbos are quieter unless you don't want them to be.
Turbos allow for better street manners and fuel efficiency in normal driving.
Everyone on this site who's advice and input I really value has also gone turbo. @a91what @jozsefsz and @CarMichael Angelo in particular are the guys that influenced my decision to go the turbo (and modular) route in my dressed-up Pinto instead of building yet another Windsor or doing the Coyote swap I'd previously planned. I've watched their trials and tribulations and thought to myself "I deal with BMW N20 and N63 engines (which are turbocharged) for a living, I can handle this."
Here....somebody who has that little arrow/circle tool help me out.I just reach under it from in front of the strut tower. Helps to be able to work with my right or left hand. Easy peasy...here's my thumb.
Draw a big circle around the top of the engine...when I have to get to the plugs on my engine, the only issues I have after removing the cover plate holding the coils is reaching the back plug..
Its a stretch.
Yall need 2jays if you're gonna run a turbo.
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Yeah, I sold the Vortech and will put the on3 system on soon. Had to do a trans swap on one of my convertibles and got a little tied up helping my friend put his 347 in his 66 mustang. So, turbo it is. Not sure exactly when, but I'm going with soon. I already installed my 47 lb injectors and adjusted my tune for those. I have my 255 lph pump on a new hangar ready to install. I will keep you posted when the fun begins.
Chris
Chris
Is On3 the only turbo player in town now? Does Hellion still make a kit?
Edit: Looks like they do. Very expensive kit.
Edit: Looks like they do. Very expensive kit.
Monkeybutt2000
Mustang Master
Ponydown makes a nice kit as well.Is On3 the only turbo player in town now? Does Hellion still make a kit?
Edit: Looks like they do. Very expensive kit.
mikestang63
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i'll go against the crowd and vote Vortech. Had one on 4 of my fox body cars and loved it each time. I think it comes down to preference as there are pros and cons to each. I can run 11's if I want and it drives all day and never gets over 190 degrees in the hot south florida sun.
Yeah, finally getting busy...
Bolting on those damn headers was not fun... but it's done. Not rushing, a little at a time.
Bolting on those damn headers was not fun... but it's done. Not rushing, a little at a time.
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Got more done today. Have a couple of questions, but will start a new thread on that.
Monkeybutt2000
Mustang Master
It is a 1994 Mustang hose. The problem is the radiator side of the hose is larger than the fox hose, so I'm not sure it is going to seal. I have the clamp extremely tight....but my confidence in this is marginal. Time will tell......
Monkeybutt2000
Mustang Master
Ok,I tried the same hose and had the same worries. You have to buy a reducer to make it work.It is a 1994 Mustang hose. The problem is the radiator side of the hose is larger than the fox hose, so I'm not sure it is going to seal. I have the clamp extremely tight....but my confidence in this is marginal. Time will tell......
Monkeybutt2000
Mustang Master
Yes. That should work.Looks like Gates 26390 is what you (we) need.
Got the dreaded oil pan tap done today. My friend who was helping did most of the punching through. I think he could tell I was hesitant. Came out good, and I have braided drain hose which I like better than the rubber hose.
(This is test fit, not final)
(This is final install)
Also the "Fun Gauge" came today
(This is test fit, not final)
(This is final install)
Also the "Fun Gauge" came today
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