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Messages - SLEEPER T-BIRD 87

4231
Engine Tech / Re: dirt track turbo
Quote from: TurboCoupe50
The 4cyl tranny is a lot weaker than the 5.0 units





actually 87-88 t/c units  are w/c units and are the same as the 87-93 5.0 tranny except for the lower 1 st gear and closer overall ratio's
this may help him on the dirt track if he decides to go with a 5.0
4232
Engine Tech / Re: dirt track turbo
the 2300 responds well to mods n/a most can be done cheap/free


have the head cut .150 thou this will raise compression to aprox 12.5.1

use the exsisting lower  and grab a 2 brl or 4 brl  adapter plate from esslinger
knife edge and port the lower/ new plenum

use a cam w/duration in the 230 @.050 range with lift around 488-500

if you use a 2 brl use a motorcraft off an early 70's 302/351 powered car/truck

if you use a 4brl the 390 cfm holley 4 brl works well and is calibrated for 2.0-2.3's


run around 35-40 degree lead total  >race gas is a must

headman makes a nice long tube header for 129.00 from auto zone  have to order it for a pinto 2.3

use this with the exsisting 5 speed and this thing should flat out run


and have a usable power range between 3,000-8,000 rpm


i ran a 86 t/c like this on the street and it ran like a mofookie with the stock c-3


hope this helps some :)also talk to some pony class car owners as the run 2300's also


desktop dyno shows this to make around 300 h/p and 250ish ft lbs
power curve looks good from 3,000-9,200
4233
Engine Swapping / Re: biggest engine
Quote from: 30thtbird
well,a 460 will fit in the fox cougar/thunderbirds,but the 87/88s would probably have to change the crossmember to an 86 and below due to the engine mount differences.you could use the mustang swap parts(i.e. oil pan,headers and engine mounts)once the crossmember is changed.



I am currently doing this swap 429/c-6 into 87 t/c


you must change the k member to either a stock mustang 5.0/2.3
or use a tubular version it will fit the t-bird fine as will all the other mustang swap stuff

you will also need the oil pan, headers,pulleys,accesories,upgraded radiator/cooling system/completely new exhaust, different drive shaft, switching to manual brakes, etc...


it is not a swap for someone who doesnt have mechanical experiance
as fabrication is your best friend