New Car!

Skyman · 10-12-2002, 03:17 AM

Well I got a 88 Merkur Xr4ti. It has a broken motor. I got a newly rebuilt 2.3L w/ a ported head and bigger valves with the car though.

It has stock injectors, 2 fuel pumps, stock turbo, 3" exhaust, turbo coupe intercooler, which is junk, it has a decent air meter I gues, and 3.65 gears in the back with a LSD.

If anyone knows where I can find some good seats and a windshield for it lemme know.

Thanks.

Skyler

mustangman65_79 · 10-12-2002, 04:56 AM

How much did u pay for it?

PKRWUD · 10-12-2002, 09:55 AM

I had a customer in Montalvo that had one of those, and I was impressed with it. Very comfortable, and surprisingly quick. The factory boost gauge is way off, so you might want to install an aftermarket one. Also, of all the cars I've worked on, that one was the most sensitive to having the plug wires near each other. They really need to be separated as much as possible.

I'll keep an eye out for a parts car for you.

Take care,
~Chris

Skyman · 10-12-2002, 01:29 PM

I got it for $1500.

Yeah thanks Chris, once I get it running you'll have to come by and I'll let you take it for a spin.

Skyler

PKRWUD · 10-12-2002, 01:42 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Skyman
Yeah thanks Chris, once I get it running you'll have to come by and I'll let you take it for a spin.

Cool!

You know how to reach me!

Take care,
~Chris

The Deuce · 10-12-2002, 06:48 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Skyman
I got it for $1500.

Yeah thanks Chris, once I get it running you'll have to come by and I'll let you take it for a spin.

Skyler

Hopefully you mean, around the block.

Get it running and I'll race you in the GT.

Fox Body · 10-12-2002, 08:14 PM

Cool.

How's the interior? A/C? That's gonna be a comfortable ride when you get it done..

polara7777 · 10-13-2002, 05:29 AM

You lucky bast*rd!! heh Need info? Not a problem. I had an 87 1/2 and still have books of info cause i want to get another one. If ya need anything at all I'd be more than happy to help. I still have some really knowledgable friends I met when i had mine so if I don't know they will. Great car and once it's running and you get past the typical XR4 quirks, heh, you'll fall in love with it.

polara7777 · 10-13-2002, 05:31 AM

Oh yeah think I still have some spare parts lying around too. I'll check and see what I can find. I know I had an upper intake and throttle body, air cleaner assembly, umm had some hi-po parts but most of those are gone.

10-12-2002, 03:17 AM	#1
Skyman I need 110mph Trap Speed! Join Date: Feb 1999 Location: So, CA Posts: 4,315	New Car! Well I got a 88 Merkur Xr4ti. It has a broken motor. I got a newly rebuilt 2.3L w/ a ported head and bigger valves with the car though. It has stock injectors, 2 fuel pumps, stock turbo, 3" exhaust, turbo coupe intercooler, which is junk, it has a decent air meter I gues, and 3.65 gears in the back with a LSD. If anyone knows where I can find some good seats and a windshield for it lemme know. Thanks. Skyler __________________ 2001 BMW M3 6spd 12.79@108 RIP ---- 1993 Notch w/ 98 4V 4.6 Fasttt... -1989 Saleen Mustang #406- 12.32@109 -1999 Black Cobra Coupe- JBA Shorties, Bassani Cat-X, Magnaflow 3", Pulleys, 85mm Pro-M, Ported Intake, Soild Rear w/ 4.30s, Tubular Front End, X2C arms, 13lb batt, few others.

10-12-2002, 04:56 AM	#2
mustangman65_79 My poor 79 RIP Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Suisun City, Posts: 2,320	How much did u pay for it? __________________ '84 mustang GT turbo '85 LTD '89 Camaro Irocz z28 '94 Lightning '96 Trans am

10-12-2002, 09:55 AM	#3
PKRWUD Junior Member Join Date: Mar 1999 Location: Ventura, California Posts: 8,981	I had a customer in Montalvo that had one of those, and I was impressed with it. Very comfortable, and surprisingly quick. The factory boost gauge is way off, so you might want to install an aftermarket one. Also, of all the cars I've worked on, that one was the most sensitive to having the plug wires near each other. They really need to be separated as much as possible. I'll keep an eye out for a parts car for you. Take care, ~Chris __________________ Webmaster: Rice Haters Club Jim Porter Racing Peckerwoods Pit Stop Support Your Local RED & WHITE!

10-12-2002, 01:29 PM	#4
Skyman I need 110mph Trap Speed! Join Date: Feb 1999 Location: So, CA Posts: 4,315	I got it for $1500. Yeah thanks Chris, once I get it running you'll have to come by and I'll let you take it for a spin. Skyler __________________ 2001 BMW M3 6spd 12.79@108 RIP ---- 1993 Notch w/ 98 4V 4.6 Fasttt... -1989 Saleen Mustang #406- 12.32@109 -1999 Black Cobra Coupe- JBA Shorties, Bassani Cat-X, Magnaflow 3", Pulleys, 85mm Pro-M, Ported Intake, Soild Rear w/ 4.30s, Tubular Front End, X2C arms, 13lb batt, few others.

10-12-2002, 08:14 PM	#7
Fox Body Mustang Maniac Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: GA, U.S.A Posts: 2,266	Cool. How's the interior? A/C? That's gonna be a comfortable ride when you get it done.. __________________ 351W-powered 1979 Ford Mustang Ghia notchback '79 Video @ Idle Stock 5.8L under 4" cowl 'glass hood, C4 w/ Transgo shift kit, Holley 750 cfm, Edelbrock Performer RPM intake; Fluidyne Al radiator, Flexalite 175 electric fan, 1 5/8" MAC shorty headers, FRPP Al driveshaft; S&W 6-point cage; 2.5" Off road H-pipe, 2-chamber Flowmasters, 8.8" Rear w/ 3.55s; Weld wheels (15x6;15x8), Front: 225/60/15, Rear: 275/50/15 Nitto NT 555R Drag Radials; 14 x 4” K&N X-stream air filter. '92 GT (5-speed) Small In Car Video Stock 5.0L, 2-chamber Flowmasters, MAC CAI, Tri-Ax, Al pedals... "Red, thou art my companion. Hasten now your quickened metamorphosis to Green that I may conquer all who dare abide there beside me. May they be left thither behind burnt black." ---Fox Body

10-13-2002, 05:29 AM	#8
polara7777 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Columbus, MS Posts: 324	You lucky bast*rd!! heh Need info? Not a problem. I had an 87 1/2 and still have books of info cause i want to get another one. If ya need anything at all I'd be more than happy to help. I still have some really knowledgable friends I met when i had mine so if I don't know they will. Great car and once it's running and you get past the typical XR4 quirks, heh, you'll fall in love with it. __________________ -Ian Christopher -84 VW Vanagon (Stock so far but it barks 3rd ) -67 Dodge Polara (383 punched 30, Heavy head work, Mopar Performance single plane intake, Holley 750, electric fuel pump, Holley regulator, .484 duration cam, FRIED bottom end!) DOH!!! Fried the #1 rod bearing. Stroker kit coming! -01 Kawasaki Ninja 250 (Clear lenses, shaved fender, rear signals in the rear housing, baffles removed, Deals Gap dragon on the tail.)

10-13-2002, 05:31 AM	#9
polara7777 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Columbus, MS Posts: 324	Oh yeah think I still have some spare parts lying around too. I'll check and see what I can find. I know I had an upper intake and throttle body, air cleaner assembly, umm had some hi-po parts but most of those are gone. __________________ -Ian Christopher -84 VW Vanagon (Stock so far but it barks 3rd ) -67 Dodge Polara (383 punched 30, Heavy head work, Mopar Performance single plane intake, Holley 750, electric fuel pump, Holley regulator, .484 duration cam, FRIED bottom end!) DOH!!! Fried the #1 rod bearing. Stroker kit coming! -01 Kawasaki Ninja 250 (Clear lenses, shaved fender, rear signals in the rear housing, baffles removed, Deals Gap dragon on the tail.)