2.3 turbo install?

Mark McDaniel · 03-06-1999, 10:48 AM

Anyone got any good sorces for information on doing a turbo/super install on a 2.3FI/5 spd? I've got an 87 LX that is driven almost exclusively on the Montana freeways at around 80+mph. When I hit one of these things we have so many of (mountains) the car says "no faster than 50, please". I drive over 600 miles a week so I gotta keep the mpgs up, hense my decision not to swap in a small block. Searching the wrecking yards today, Ford wants $2,200+ for a turbo longblock, this is block and head only, then add on FI system, exaust, etc... Budjet on the car is roughly 5,000 and through ford this would go before the engine is installed.

Ahren Ciotti · 03-07-1999, 04:57 PM

Hey Mark I got an 87 LX 4 banger myself! Is yours a notchback by any chance????? Mine is, and I like it. First of all, My friend owns a Thunderbird Turbo Coupe, and he got a brand new motor, w/o the turbo, for around 2,000. Second, I am trying different things to make my 4 banger quicker, and I have asked all around and here is what I have come up with. Many people have suggested that I get a K&N filter for around 10 extra pony power, many people have suggested new rear gears, but I don't know if that would help you with your problem, OK the next one is cheap, if you look on your air intake hose, there should be a large piece in betmeen the intake manifold and the air box, the piece has the fodr logo on it. this is your air silencer, for a few more ponies remove this, and get a piece of three inch tube and replace it (save the thing) , next, I have heard wonders about getting a custom Y pipe and fitting dual exhaust on the 4 bangers, and finally a high performance intake or exhause manifold would significantly boost your pony power
P. S. I have had my motor rebuilt, and when they did this, they bored it out, and afterwards I felt a noticable difference
GOOD LUCK!!!!!!!!!!!

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87' LX 4 banger notchback
stock

Bug Bug · 03-08-1999, 04:35 AM

Try joining the Ford Turbo mailing list. It's a bunch of guys who own 2.3L turbo cars ranging from Pinto's to SVO's to Rangers. Just about any 2.3L question can be answered on this list. Just be forewarned, we tend to get a bit unruley at times, but if you can deal with it, the info you can get is worth it.

Go to http://www.eGroups.com/list/turbo for info on joining.

Jett · 06-06-1999, 01:09 PM

Hey Bug Bug!! Surprised to see you on here!.

Brad.

Jett · 06-06-1999, 01:09 PM

Hey Bug Bug!! Surprised to see you on here!.

Brad.

03-06-1999, 10:48 AM	#1
Mark McDaniel Registered Member Join Date: Feb 1999 Location: St. Regis, Montana Posts: 26	2.3 turbo install? Anyone got any good sorces for information on doing a turbo/super install on a 2.3FI/5 spd? I've got an 87 LX that is driven almost exclusively on the Montana freeways at around 80+mph. When I hit one of these things we have so many of (mountains) the car says "no faster than 50, please". I drive over 600 miles a week so I gotta keep the mpgs up, hense my decision not to swap in a small block. Searching the wrecking yards today, Ford wants $2,200+ for a turbo longblock, this is block and head only, then add on FI system, exaust, etc... Budjet on the car is roughly 5,000 and through ford this would go before the engine is installed.

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03-07-1999, 04:57 PM	#2
Ahren Ciotti Registered Member Join Date: Feb 1999 Location: Hamilton, N J Posts: 20	Hey Mark I got an 87 LX 4 banger myself! Is yours a notchback by any chance????? Mine is, and I like it. First of all, My friend owns a Thunderbird Turbo Coupe, and he got a brand new motor, w/o the turbo, for around 2,000. Second, I am trying different things to make my 4 banger quicker, and I have asked all around and here is what I have come up with. Many people have suggested that I get a K&N filter for around 10 extra pony power, many people have suggested new rear gears, but I don't know if that would help you with your problem, OK the next one is cheap, if you look on your air intake hose, there should be a large piece in betmeen the intake manifold and the air box, the piece has the fodr logo on it. this is your air silencer, for a few more ponies remove this, and get a piece of three inch tube and replace it (save the thing) , next, I have heard wonders about getting a custom Y pipe and fitting dual exhaust on the 4 bangers, and finally a high performance intake or exhause manifold would significantly boost your pony power P. S. I have had my motor rebuilt, and when they did this, they bored it out, and afterwards I felt a noticable difference GOOD LUCK!!!!!!!!!!! ------------------ 87' LX 4 banger notchback stock

03-08-1999, 04:35 AM	#3
Bug Bug Registered Member Join Date: Mar 1999 Location: King of Prussia, PA Posts: 6	Try joining the Ford Turbo mailing list. It's a bunch of guys who own 2.3L turbo cars ranging from Pinto's to SVO's to Rangers. Just about any 2.3L question can be answered on this list. Just be forewarned, we tend to get a bit unruley at times, but if you can deal with it, the info you can get is worth it. Go to http://www.eGroups.com/list/turbo for info on joining.

06-06-1999, 01:09 PM	#4
Jett Registered Member Join Date: Sep 1998 Location: Tallahassee, Fl., US Posts: 130	Hey Bug Bug!! Surprised to see you on here!. Brad.