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phil5.0lx

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i have an 87 lx hatch with the 2.3 and 5 spd, i also have a turbo motor with bad head in the garage no computer or VAM what all will i need to put this turbo motor into the 87? as far as wiring and computer and VAM goes? and what would be the best years to get them from and what models? and as far as the computer goes do i need to make sur eit is from a 5spd car?

just a few questions right?
any way i have been accumulating all these suspension and brake goodies for my 5.0 but now i'm kinda thinking of changing direction and building my own version of an SVO so any help is greatly apreciated
 

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You'll obviously need a head! You'll also need an LA2 or LA3 computer, large VAM, the VAM connector and 6" of wire and the 35 lbs browntop injectors. All this can be obtained from an '87-'88 Turbo Coupe. If you can't find one in a junkyard, Ebay and some of the message boards should have everything you need!

Oh yeah, instructions on the wiring and install are right here............................
http://www.projecthp.ford23.com/TechMain.html
 

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Do you live near or in Ky?
 
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phil5.0lx

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no i live in KS. not a whole lot of support around here unfortunatly, although i notice stinger is from around here maybe i'll be able to pick his brain for usefull help and where are good places to get what i need. but if anybody has the stuff i'm going to need or a good lead on it let me know
 

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you have the best source man, If I lived in KS I would make a trip over to meet him and pick his brain for my projects.
 

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evintho said:
Oh yeah, instructions on the wiring and install are right here............................
http://www.projecthp.ford23.com/TechMain.html
Click to expand...

Does anyone have the 87-90 Wiring Diagram that this links you to, it wont load for me and I would really like to see it. I'm a visual person..

I can get all of the electronics and such for you, there are Four TurboCoupes in the local junkyard. For the VAM, ECU, and wire tails, it'll be around $75. I dont know if he'll sell me the injectors without an engine wraped around it, but I'll see what I can do if your interested. Let me know.
 
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chewie, i am very interested, let me know the details.
 
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