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TC Chronicles --- Engine Assembly

Reply #45
good to see that 600$ is going to good use :D

TC Chronicles --- Engine Assembly

Reply #46
Just found a set of GT40P's for $100 less.. I'm going to pick those up tonight :)  Along with the intake manifold :)  Mike I'm going to be sending you the M/O tomorrow..
One 88

TC Chronicles --- Engine Assembly

Reply #47
 Skippy man!

TC Chronicles --- Engine Assembly

Reply #48
for what it's worth, i've seen BONE stock 302's with a home made single t3 turbo setup make 390 horse and 440 torque at the wheels.
91 ranger 2.3 turbo - nowhere near stock
87 thunderbird turbocoupe
06 pontiac g6 gt
:birdsmily:

TC Chronicles --- Engine Assembly

Reply #49
So I'm really underestimating myself then...
One 88

TC Chronicles --- Engine Assembly

Reply #50
with a set of good sized turbos, forged internals, and a good fuel system, your block will be your limiting factor.
91 ranger 2.3 turbo - nowhere near stock
87 thunderbird turbocoupe
06 pontiac g6 gt
:birdsmily:

TC Chronicles --- Engine Assembly

Reply #51
Looks like I will be going with an F303 Cam unless anyone knows of a better camshaft.
One 88

TC Chronicles --- Engine Assembly

Reply #52
Quote from: turboranger91;169877
for what it's worth, i've seen BONE stock 302's with a home made single t3 turbo setup make 390 horse and 440 torque at the wheels.

How much boost and what series T3 was he running?

TC Chronicles --- Engine Assembly

Reply #53
Quote from: JeremyB;169889
How much boost and what series T3 was he running?
it was a t3 from a turbocoupe... one of my old ones.  i "think" he was running about 8-10 psi, but honestly i don't remember... this was years ago.
91 ranger 2.3 turbo - nowhere near stock
87 thunderbird turbocoupe
06 pontiac g6 gt
:birdsmily:

TC Chronicles --- Engine Assembly

Reply #54
Quote from: CougarSE;169887
Looks like I will be going with an F303 Cam unless anyone knows of a better camshaft.


i don't see any problem running an alphabet cam.
91 ranger 2.3 turbo - nowhere near stock
87 thunderbird turbocoupe
06 pontiac g6 gt
:birdsmily:

TC Chronicles --- Engine Assembly

Reply #55
Quote from: CougarSE;169887
Looks like I will be going with an F303 Cam unless anyone knows of a better camshaft.


Comp Cams XE266HR....nice blower and turbo cam. I would leave the antiquated alphabet cams alone.
88 TC with 93 GT 5.0 (.030 over), XE266HR Compcam, SVO 1.6 Roller Rockers, BBK underdrives, BBK 1 5/8" headers, 2 1/2" exhuast with Americian Thunder Flowmaster lers. Tremec 5 speed and 3.73's and alot of other goodies to list.....

TC Chronicles --- Engine Assembly

Reply #56
Holly  thats a big camshaft.  Wouldn't that cam make in town driveability horrid?
One 88

TC Chronicles --- Engine Assembly

Reply #57
it's not too bad.

Cam Style:    Hydraulic roller tappet
Basic Operating RPM Range:    1,600-5,600
Intake Duration at 050 inch Lift:    216
Exhaust Duration at 050 inch Lift:    224
Duration at 050 inch Lift:    216 int./224 exh.
Advertised Intake Duration:    266
Advertised Exhaust Duration:    274
Advertised Duration:    266 int./274 exh.
Intake Valve Lift with Factory Rocker Arm Ratio:    0.544 in.
Exhaust Valve Lift with Factory Rocker Arm Ratio:    0.555 in.
Valve Lift with Factory Rocker Arm Ratio:    0.544 int./0.555 exh. lift
Lobe Separation (degrees):    112
Intake Valve Lash:    0.000 in.
Exhaust Valve Lash:    0.000 in.
Computer Controlled Compatible:    Yes
Grind Number:    FW XE266HR-12
91 ranger 2.3 turbo - nowhere near stock
87 thunderbird turbocoupe
06 pontiac g6 gt
:birdsmily:

TC Chronicles --- Engine Assembly

Reply #58
that's the one. The thing I love about it is when i'm in third gear and the tach and speedo are as one, climbing. past 3000 rpm and that car is gone.
88 TC with 93 GT 5.0 (.030 over), XE266HR Compcam, SVO 1.6 Roller Rockers, BBK underdrives, BBK 1 5/8" headers, 2 1/2" exhuast with Americian Thunder Flowmaster lers. Tremec 5 speed and 3.73's and alot of other goodies to list.....

TC Chronicles --- Engine Assembly

Reply #59
All of this "twin turbo","horsepower and torque","how fast will it go","power",talk.It's rediculous.We should all be worried about conserving fuel,global warming,and saving trees.LOL !!!!
'88 Sport--T-5,MGW shifter,Trick Flow R intake,Ed Curtis cam,Trick Flow heads,Scorpion rockers,75mm Accufab t-body,3G,mini starter,Taurus fan,BBK long tube headers,O/R H-Pipe, Flowamaster Super 44's, deep and deeper Cobra R wheels, Mass Air and 24's,8.8 with 3.73's,140 mph speedo,Mach 1 chin spoiler,SN-95 springs,CHE control arms,aluminum drive shaft and a lot more..