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LeviTheGreatone 07-12-2001 09:35 PM

Help Me!!!!!!!!!!
 
Hi i have just gotten a 1988 Mustang convertible with a 4cyl in it. I has the GT package on it so it looks nice. I was wondering if someone could tell me some ways of making the car faster and the cost of it.

Thank you

mysticclam 07-17-2001 07:59 PM

Unless you want to turbo charge it with the parts from a 2.3 turbo out of a merkur or turbo coupe (or turbo stang if you can find one) you would have to modify the engine internally.
You could change the cam, put on underdrive pulleys and a low restriction cat back exhaust for a few HP. Also check out www.superchips.com they should make a computer chip for your cars computer.

PNYXPS66 07-24-2001 09:55 AM

I've also found a source for built heads for the 2.3L ponies. Check out www.Powerheads.com for replacement heads if you want to go that route. I'm going with a better chip, powerhead's replacement head,sportier cam, and a easier flowing cat back system. Also check out www.RacerWalsh.com for more 4 banger performance parts. Hope this helps.

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Pony Express 66
God Speed and keep it between the lines!

jwiger 07-25-2001 04:45 PM

You can also order a free catolog ov evry hop-up out there from esslinger "esslingerengineering.com
one simple and verry cost effective way is install a roller cam from a ford ranger with stronger springs to increase torque thru-out the powwer band

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James Wiger
'84 SVO
WIGERJ001@hawaii.rr.com

LincoConti87 07-26-2001 03:54 PM

You should save your money and drop in a better engine....no point in souping up a 4 cyl with like 90 horsepower...try and find a late 80's thunderbird turbo coupe that has the 2.3 liter turboed...or go with a V6 or V8 later on


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