Help Me!!!!!!!!!!

LeviTheGreatone · 07-12-2001, 09:35 PM

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

07-12-2001, 09:35 PM	#1
LeviTheGreatone Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: West Des Moines, IA. USA Posts: 1	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

07-17-2001, 07:59 PM	#2
mysticclam Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Posts: 20	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.

07-24-2001, 09:55 AM	#3
PNYXPS66 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Beaufort,SC,USA Posts: 72	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. ------------------ Pony Express 66 God Speed and keep it between the lines!

07-25-2001, 04:45 PM	#4
jwiger Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Hickam, Hawaii, USA Posts: 2	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 ------------------ James Wiger '84 SVO WIGERJ001@hawaii.rr.com

07-26-2001, 03:54 PM	#5
LincoConti87 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Tallahassee,Florida,USA Posts: 188	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