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To mod a stock '85 non intercooled

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  • Start date Start date Apr 19, 2007
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throwdown61

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Im getting an '91 Lx w/ '85 non intercooled engine it has :
Motor:
1985 Thunderbird Turbocoupe block.
New rings.
New bearings (cam and crank).
All new gaskets.
Compression is at 150 for each cylinder.

Cylinder Head:
1985 Thunderbird Turbocoupe stock head.
New valve seals.
New guides.
New valves.
Resurfaced for trueness.
Reseated valves.
All work was done by Houston Engine and Balancing.
All new gaskets.

Intake:
1985 Thunderbird Turbocoupe intake.
All new gaskets.

Header:
1985 Thunderbird Turbocoupe E6.
All new gaskets

Exhaust:
New high flow catalytic converter.

Turbo:
1985 Thunderbird Turbocoupe stock turbo Garret .60/.63

Electronics:
1988 Thunderbird Turbocoupe 8UA ECM.
New big VAM.
New O2 Sensor.

Misc:
New cap/rotor.
New Motorcraft Sparkplugs
New wires.
New radiator.
New Autometer silver face boost gauge
New Kirban Adjustable Fuel Pressure Regulator.
New Fuel gauge connected to fuel rail at Schrader valve


It has a K&N cone filter and Kirban Adjustable Fuel Pressure Regulator
Im going to do a STINGER 3" exhaust w/ magnaflo muffler and FMIC and a HALLMAN boost valve. What else do I need before adding boost? I want to do everything right before adding those. Any help as usual is always appreciated.
 

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I don't see any mention of an upgraded fuel pump...for safety's sake, I'd get a Walbro 255lph HP pump for an 87-94 Mustang and drop it in...they are under $100 and can support all the power you'll ever make.
 
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IS this it?

http://shopping.lightningmotorsport...ougar_Thunderbird_InTank_Pump_Kit-p-1576.html
 

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You want one for a Mustang, not one for a Thunderbird.
 
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