Reasons why not to turbo a dual-plug Mustang.

Lilwhitestang

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What are the major reasons why turboing a dual-plug 4-cylinder Mustang is a bad thing? I've heard NOT to turbo one, but I've also heard that people have done it before with success. I'm a little confused here.

 

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Because it's got cast pistons, high compression, and a poor flowing head...and because it's much more expensive to do than just dropping in a turbo motor that already has forged pistons, low compression, larger injectors, air meter, and a turbo ecu to run the whole setup...

 

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Cast pistons (easily remedied)

High compression (from a forced induction perspective) also easily remedied - see above

Modification needed for turbo lubrication - (got a drill and a tap?)


Smaller main bearing journals (Can't get past this one without swapping blocks)

No bolt on EEC-IV dual plug turbo ECM. (Stand alone system?)

There's a yahoo groups forum that specifically targets DP turbos. I don't have the link handy. It's been done, and done successfully.

 

Lilwhitestang

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Ah..I see now. Well, I guess it's time to look in the Tradin' Post for a turbo coupe parts car!

 

bhuff30

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Lilwhitestang said:

Ah..I see now. Well, I guess it's time to look in the Tradin' Post for a turbo coupe parts car!

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yup, its more trouble than its worth. You'll end up with a busted bottom end like I did. haha

 

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bhuff30 said:

yup, its more trouble than its worth. You'll end up with a busted bottom end like I did. haha

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and the forged bottem has been kind to you thus far...lol how many times you been in there now?