Layla Runs! Behold the almighty 2.3T! (ALL NEW pics Page 9, A-pillar gauges and trim)

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Layla Runs! Behold the almighty 2.3T! (ALL NEW pics Page 9, A-pillar gauges and trim)

June 02, 2007, 11:15:36 AM

It took 12 hours, but Layla runs. I have a small list of things left to do, but none of them affect drivability. So, here she is, start to finish.

1988 Ford Tunderbird Turbo Coupe "Layla" (Name all my cars because I own so many!)
Medium Red Clearcoat Metallic/Scarlet Red Leather Interior
All factory options including Power Moonroof (except Automatic Trans)
178,600 Miles!!

Mods:
87 TC block, bored .030 over
87 TC crank, turned .010/.010
ARP Main Studs
Melling Hi-Volume/Standard Pressure oil pump
87 TC rods, resized, ARP rod bolts
.030 over Sealed Power Forged pistons with coated skirts
Mahle coated bearings (mains/rods)
Internally balanced
88TC head, rebuilt and ported
3-Angle valve job
Fel-Pro seals
Ford A234 Roller cam/followers
Esslinger Star Adjustable cam pulley
new hardened guides
ARP Head Studs
1035 Fel-Pro head gasket
1-piece rubber valve cover gasket
Esslinger valve cover
ported 88TC lower intake
ported 88TC upper intake
"modified" 88TC throttle body
heavily ported E6
Precision SC50R ball-bearing Turbo (50-trim/.60 A/R compressor, .63 Stage III turbine, water-cooled)
MaxPSI Oil lines
Aerobird Motorsports coolant lines
Aerobird Motorsports IC hoses
88 TC Intercooler
Aerobird Motorsports CAI with 12" K&N cone
2.5" single exhaust with axle dump
LA3/35# Injectors/Big VAM
Kirban AFPR
BBK 255HP fuel pump
MSD Blaster II coil
DynoMod "Hot" TFI
RAM Powergrip HD 6-puck Carbon/Kevlar clutch
All Royal Purple fluids
Hankook 225/60/16's

I'm forgetting stuff for sure!

Layla Runs! Behold the almighty 2.3T! (ALL NEW pics Page 9, A-pillar gauges and trim)

Reply #1 – June 02, 2007, 11:17:27 AM

Reply #2 – June 02, 2007, 11:20:45 AM

I had to grind the bottom of the TB to get it to fit over the VC. The Essy VC is a quality piece, but it is a pain in the @$$ to get an EFI TC to work with it. I had to cut off the return coupler on the throttle linkage (for auto's only) to get full throttle without bashing the side of the VC.

Still to install:
Auto Meter UltraLite II Boost Gauge
dual-pillar pod
B&M Line-Loc
CHE Upper and Lower rear control arms

Layla Runs! Behold the almighty 2.3T! (ALL NEW pics Page 9, A-pillar gauges and trim)

Reply #3 – June 02, 2007, 11:22:42 AM

wow !!!!that looks great.

Layla Runs! Behold the almighty 2.3T! (ALL NEW pics Page 9, A-pillar gauges and trim)

Reply #4 – June 02, 2007, 11:34:26 AM

i like the aqua color..... it's purty

Layla Runs! Behold the almighty 2.3T! (ALL NEW pics Page 9, A-pillar gauges and trim)

Reply #5 – June 02, 2007, 12:07:16 PM

It's EN66 AMC Blue. All 66-74 AMC V8's were that color. It's a personal favorite :D

Layla Runs! Behold the almighty 2.3T! (ALL NEW pics Page 9, A-pillar gauges and trim)

Reply #6 – June 02, 2007, 01:04:23 PM

nice!!!

Layla Runs! Behold the almighty 2.3T! (ALL NEW pics Page 9, A-pillar gauges and trim)

Reply #7 – June 02, 2007, 03:30:54 PM

I must add in because I forgot to mention:

Chuck W Motor Mounts (softer durometer)
Gillis Boostvalve
Summit Fuel Pressure Gauge on the rail
NGK TR5's
new Motorcraft PIP/Rotor/Cap

Layla Runs! Behold the almighty 2.3T! (ALL NEW pics Page 9, A-pillar gauges and trim)

Reply #8 – June 02, 2007, 04:31:23 PM

what are you looking to run??

Layla Runs! Behold the almighty 2.3T! (ALL NEW pics Page 9, A-pillar gauges and trim)

Reply #9 – June 02, 2007, 05:09:27 PM

this is your "built" motor?

Layla Runs! Behold the almighty 2.3T! (ALL NEW pics Page 9, A-pillar gauges and trim)

Reply #10 – June 02, 2007, 05:54:47 PM

I'll need to stop by whenever I next head up to Seattle and take a look (and try to get a trunk key). That looks beautiful and I'm sure runs as well.

Layla Runs! Behold the almighty 2.3T! (ALL NEW pics Page 9, A-pillar gauges and trim)

Reply #11 – June 02, 2007, 09:02:28 PM

Mid 13's as-is, 12's on the MAF/56#s/J3 with ET Streets.

Yes, this is my "built" motor. The bottom end is all forged and studs, it should be like an anvil!

Layla Runs! Behold the almighty 2.3T! (ALL NEW pics Page 9, A-pillar gauges and trim)

Reply #12 – June 03, 2007, 12:10:35 AM

Ooow purdy. Looks good. Now go wip that GTO

Layla Runs! Behold the almighty 2.3T! (ALL NEW pics Page 9, A-pillar gauges and trim)

Reply #13 – June 03, 2007, 12:22:58 AM

Looking Good! I love that V/C other that the big Name on it. Glad the you got it to work the the 87-88 upper that blue makes it all look anodized.

Layla Runs! Behold the almighty 2.3T! (ALL NEW pics Page 9, A-pillar gauges and trim)

Reply #14 – June 03, 2007, 12:38:54 AM

Did you keep the exterior bone stock? If so, thats AWESOME!!! What a perfect sleeper :D . A ricer pulls up next to you. "Whatcha got in that thing?" and you reply "Meh, a 4 cylinder." Hahahahaha