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DA BIRD updated again new pics 3-31-08

i've been working on installing my new front mount intercooler kit. i'm getting pretty close to finishing it up so i thought i should throw up some pics of my handy work. everything is in except for the bypass valve  and the bung for the vac/boost line. these pics are the last of the final rough in stages. so here we go.





complete with factory A/C


going with a blow thru setup and you can see i need to work out the air filter tube.

and here is one overall shot

now just to figure out where to put the air/fuel ratio gauge. i have a dual pillar pod but i have vac/boost and oil pressure there.
84 Turbo coupe 2.3T Modded with 88 upper and lower intake, 88 injectors, E6 manifold, T3-4 AR.60 turbo, 31X12X3 FMIC, Homemade MBC , Greddy knock off BPV.
4 eyes see better than 2! 
Da Bird!

FreeBird

DA BIRD updated again new pics 3-31-08

Reply #1 –
ipsd, Keep up the good work and everything looks great in your engine bay :headbang: :cool:

DA BIRD updated again new pics 3-31-08

Reply #2 –
thanks mercury-man. i do plan on swapping out the throttle body with another non-painted one. then a new blue vac line kit should help. didn't want to go blue but it is what the place i got the kit from had. so blue it will be. i guess i can just say it is ford blue.
ps. i also have another throttle cable bracket. it might get painted blue.
84 Turbo coupe 2.3T Modded with 88 upper and lower intake, 88 injectors, E6 manifold, T3-4 AR.60 turbo, 31X12X3 FMIC, Homemade MBC , Greddy knock off BPV.
4 eyes see better than 2! 
Da Bird!

FreeBird

DA BIRD updated again new pics 3-31-08

Reply #3 –
ipsd, did you make your IC pipes ? I am thinking about going with a Blow thru VAM too.

I seem to be having some issues with mine as a draw thru at the moment. Nothing bad just seems like I am leaving something on the table ??? (More HP)
1985 Thunderbird TC
2.3l .03 over,Ported and polished Head and E6 Manifold, LA3, T3/T4 Hybrid Turbo, Stinger FMIC, Forge BOV, Full 3" Exhaust, Essy Timing Gears & UDP's, BBK 255lph Fuel Pump, Kirban AFPR, Kirban Short Shifter, K&N Cone, Forced4 VC Vent Kit, PA Performance 3g Alternator, Energy Suspension Bushings throughout, CHE LCA's, SFC's [/LEFT]

DA BIRD updated again new pics 3-31-08

Reply #4 –
VAM in general leaves A LOT on the table.
It's Gumby's fault.

DA BIRD updated again new pics 3-31-08

Reply #5 –
no i didn't make those pipes they came with the kit i bought. i just cut and trimmed them. it was a universal kit.
84 Turbo coupe 2.3T Modded with 88 upper and lower intake, 88 injectors, E6 manifold, T3-4 AR.60 turbo, 31X12X3 FMIC, Homemade MBC , Greddy knock off BPV.
4 eyes see better than 2! 
Da Bird!

FreeBird

DA BIRD updated again new pics 3-31-08

Reply #6 –
I know VAM leaves alot on the table, but switching to Speed density or a standalone takes alot out of my pocket.
1985 Thunderbird TC
2.3l .03 over,Ported and polished Head and E6 Manifold, LA3, T3/T4 Hybrid Turbo, Stinger FMIC, Forge BOV, Full 3" Exhaust, Essy Timing Gears & UDP's, BBK 255lph Fuel Pump, Kirban AFPR, Kirban Short Shifter, K&N Cone, Forced4 VC Vent Kit, PA Performance 3g Alternator, Energy Suspension Bushings throughout, CHE LCA's, SFC's [/LEFT]

DA BIRD updated again new pics 3-31-08

Reply #7 –
That looks awesome!  I just love how pipes look though...

DA BIRD updated again new pics 3-31-08

Reply #8 –
Is that a "Stinger" kit?


I've been thinking about swapping over to megasquirt this spring/summer...we'll see, the list of stuff I wanna do this year is way too long.

Garrett H.
'94 F250 XLT- 4x4, 5 speed, 7.3 IDI Turbo Diesel, 4" intake, 4" exhaust, 5" turnout stacks, manual hubs, etc.
'87 Thunderbird Turbo Coupe
Engine, wheels, tires, etc!
Exhaust sound clip
Another clip

DA BIRD updated again new pics 3-31-08

Reply #9 –
looks good, but I would do the yellow a different colour....

put the A/F gauge where your clock is....  that is where I put mine.

DA BIRD updated again new pics 3-31-08

Reply #10 –
Well, the one I have is a Stinger Kit. ipsd who made yours?
1985 Thunderbird TC
2.3l .03 over,Ported and polished Head and E6 Manifold, LA3, T3/T4 Hybrid Turbo, Stinger FMIC, Forge BOV, Full 3" Exhaust, Essy Timing Gears & UDP's, BBK 255lph Fuel Pump, Kirban AFPR, Kirban Short Shifter, K&N Cone, Forced4 VC Vent Kit, PA Performance 3g Alternator, Energy Suspension Bushings throughout, CHE LCA's, SFC's [/LEFT]

DA BIRD updated again new pics 3-31-08

Reply #11 –
Looks like a universal kit off of ebay.
It's Gumby's fault.

DA BIRD updated again new pics 3-31-08

Reply #12 –
i got my kit off e-bay from just intercoolers it is a universal kit.
84 Turbo coupe 2.3T Modded with 88 upper and lower intake, 88 injectors, E6 manifold, T3-4 AR.60 turbo, 31X12X3 FMIC, Homemade MBC , Greddy knock off BPV.
4 eyes see better than 2! 
Da Bird!

FreeBird

DA BIRD updated again new pics 3-31-08

Reply #13 –
more work today. i got my AF gauge ready to install and worked on making my bpv  ready to weld onto the pipe. here are the pics.









84 Turbo coupe 2.3T Modded with 88 upper and lower intake, 88 injectors, E6 manifold, T3-4 AR.60 turbo, 31X12X3 FMIC, Homemade MBC , Greddy knock off BPV.
4 eyes see better than 2! 
Da Bird!

FreeBird

DA BIRD updated again new pics 3-31-08

Reply #14 –
i slapped the original hood back on the car yesterday. i say it looks much better this way.

so i went from this


back to this.
84 Turbo coupe 2.3T Modded with 88 upper and lower intake, 88 injectors, E6 manifold, T3-4 AR.60 turbo, 31X12X3 FMIC, Homemade MBC , Greddy knock off BPV.
4 eyes see better than 2! 
Da Bird!

FreeBird