My 86 Cougar (2.3T swapped) thread (long and lots of pics) Reply #30 – May 19, 2010, 10:54:58 PM Quote from: Loaded87IROC;322375Did a little more work to the car yesterday. I finally got rid of the column shifter (sorry Watchdevil!) It was a huge pain to get rid of it. I tried knocking the pin out to get the shift lever out but that pin just would not come out no matter what. I tried knocking it out from the top and bottom and it wouldn't budge. I eventually ended up cutting the shaft just bellow the shift lever with a hacksaw (took forever) and then pulling the shaft out through the engine bay. Not fun but at least its done. The bar weighed in right at 5 pounds, so I am happy with it.Oh man I am going to miss the dual shifters.... Yeah, those shift lever pins can be a bear. I am persistant though and I have gotten quite good at knocking them out! Quote Selected
My 86 Cougar (2.3T swapped) thread (long and lots of pics) Reply #31 – May 24, 2010, 04:49:55 PM I did some more work on the Cat today. I took out all the trunk carpeting and panels and the sound insulation panels next to the rear seats. All that stuff weighed in at 16 pounds. I also made some metal block off panels to block the holes left over from the AC/Heater delete. What is left of the wife's baking pan I used for the block of plates... Quote Selected
My 86 Cougar (2.3T swapped) thread (long and lots of pics) Reply #32 – August 06, 2010, 12:30:15 PM Very small update.Got a new air filter on. All the parts that came up missing in the transport have now been replaced. Quote Selected
My 86 Cougar (2.3T swapped) thread (long and lots of pics) Reply #33 – September 04, 2010, 08:40:08 PM BIG UPDATE!The car has made its maiden voyage with the new drive train! I just got our new tags for it in the mail from Kansas. I had my doubts along the way about swapping out the 5.0 for a 2.3T but it was all worth it today. It isn't the quickest car because of the stock 2.73s but it feels and sounds great when the boost kicks in. I only drove it around the block a few times to make sure everything was working properly and it did great. Quote Selected
My 86 Cougar (2.3T swapped) thread (long and lots of pics) Reply #34 – September 04, 2010, 08:56:27 PM Congrats Buddy!!!!! :D Quote Selected
My 86 Cougar (2.3T swapped) thread (long and lots of pics) Reply #35 – September 06, 2010, 05:32:33 PM Quote from: Loaded87IROC;334744BIG UPDATE!The car has made its maiden voyage with the new drive train! I just got our new tags for it in the mail from Kansas. I had my doubts along the way about swapping out the 5.0 for a 2.3T but it was all worth it today. It isn't the quickest car because of the stock 2.73s but it feels and sounds great when the boost kicks in. I only drove it around the block a few times to make sure everything was working properly and it did great.Whoo! Alright man, that's awesome! Next time I'm down there I'll have to stop by and check it out!...It is in Vegas right? Quote Selected
My 86 Cougar (2.3T swapped) thread (long and lots of pics) Reply #36 – September 06, 2010, 09:17:19 PM thats some good reading. Quote Selected
My 86 Cougar (2.3T swapped) thread (long and lots of pics) Reply #37 – September 07, 2010, 04:10:59 PM Thanks guys. It's been a long adventure.I tried using the manual boost controller I bought for it a while back but it overboosted. I had the controller set to the minimum setting and it hit 18 psi. I might not have it hooked up correctly but for now I just unhooked it and have the BCS bypassed. It is making about 12psi which is right where I want it anyway. Can't wait to get an intercooler and some gears! Quote Selected
My 86 Cougar (2.3T swapped) thread (long and lots of pics) Reply #38 – September 10, 2010, 11:38:07 AM Here is a short video I took today going around the block. Speedometer is off because of wrong gears.http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v648/Loaded87IROC/86%20Cougar/?action=view¤t=CIMG0002.mp4 Quote Selected
My 86 Cougar (2.3T swapped) thread (long and lots of pics) Reply #39 – September 18, 2010, 02:00:00 PM My turbofords hanging out in the garage. Quote Selected
My 86 Cougar (2.3T swapped) thread (long and lots of pics) Reply #40 – January 08, 2011, 10:23:41 PM Swapped the TC rear end, sway bar, and springs into the Cougar today (and the Cougar rear into the TC...) Pretty tired, but very happy. I haven't figured out the plumbing or E-brake stuff yet, but at least the hard part is done. Tomorrow I will be installing the quad shocks, intercooler, hood, fans, and radiator. Next weekend I'll pull the drivetrain from the TC and swap the 5 speed into the Cougar. Quote Selected
My 86 Cougar (2.3T swapped) thread (long and lots of pics) Reply #41 – January 09, 2011, 03:18:09 AM Hell yeah man! Glad to see some stuff getting done! I guess I'll have to get on it to keep up! Quote Selected
My 86 Cougar (2.3T swapped) thread (long and lots of pics) Reply #42 – January 10, 2011, 05:27:58 PM TC radiator and fans went in yesterday. Quote Selected
My 86 Cougar (2.3T swapped) thread (long and lots of pics) Reply #43 – January 10, 2011, 05:49:58 PM The 5-speed, intercooler, and 3.45s should make it ALOT more fun to drive. Have you thought about swaping the serpentine setup. Quote Selected
My 86 Cougar (2.3T swapped) thread (long and lots of pics) Reply #44 – January 10, 2011, 06:51:14 PM Yeah, the gears and intercooler should be a huge improvement. I am planning on using the serpentine setup also. I'm not gonna let any part of the TC go to waste. Quote Selected
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