My 86 Cougar (2.3T swapped) thread (long and lots of pics)

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My 86 Cougar (2.3T swapped) thread (long and lots of pics)

Reply #45 – January 27, 2011, 10:01:27 PM

Its been awhile sence you've posted. Has there been any progress? Any updates?

Well I guess it hasn't been too long.

My 86 Cougar (2.3T swapped) thread (long and lots of pics)

Reply #46 – January 27, 2011, 10:13:39 PM

Still working on it, lol. I have been working on swapping the TC brakes, springs and sway bar this last week. I used the PRC struts too, but only because the ones I had in there were shot. I will probably be done tomorrow if all goes well and will update with pics.

While I'm on the topic though I want to add that I really hate working with coil springs. I always feel like they are going to break free at any moment and I keep getting the hooks stuck in the coil and only after an hour or 2 of yelling, cussing, sweating and prying can I get it out.

My 86 Cougar (2.3T swapped) thread (long and lots of pics)

Reply #47 – January 27, 2011, 10:27:59 PM

Quote from: Loaded87IROC;351017

While I'm on the topic though I want to add that I really hate working with coil springs. I always feel like they are going to break free at any moment and I keep getting the hooks stuck in the coil and only after an hour or 2 of yelling, cussing, sweating and prying can I get it out.

I FEEL YOUR PAIN! Been there, done that, while sick, too. Definitely was not the most enjoyable 2 weeks I've ever spent on that car.

My 86 Cougar (2.3T swapped) thread (long and lots of pics)

Reply #48 – January 27, 2011, 10:34:57 PM

pretty cool man. Interesting to see all the TC stuff going on the Cougar.

I love how you snuck that one picture in up there on your first post. Now I know where you get your username from:rollin:

My 86 Cougar (2.3T swapped) thread (long and lots of pics)

Reply #49 – January 27, 2011, 11:04:31 PM

Im not looking forward to changing springs. My car is leaning to the PS a little, so sone I'll be swaping some Mach or Koni springs.

PS installing the poly bushing were a . springs!

My 86 Cougar (2.3T swapped) thread (long and lots of pics)

Reply #50 – January 29, 2011, 12:27:47 PM

Bruce, I'll say a little prayer for you when you are getting ready to do the springs

I finished up the brake swap last night. It went pretty good. It appears the Cougar has a bigger opening on the top spring pocket so the hooked part of the compressor just came right out the top on both sides as opposed the nightmare on getting it out of the TC. The only thing I had to get was a 3/16 to 1/4 brake adapter and that was easy enough. FYI it was Edelmann part number 258340 and cost me 4.99 at Checker auto.

I bolted the swaybar up after I took this picture.

My 86 Cougar (2.3T swapped) thread (long and lots of pics)

Reply #51 – January 31, 2011, 09:03:14 PM

Dropped the tank to get my premium gas back, lol. Yeah, I'm cheap.

My 86 Cougar (2.3T swapped) thread (long and lots of pics)

Reply #52 – January 31, 2011, 11:00:55 PM

Heh, I used an electric pump to pull about 1/2 the tank of Premium out of my bird back when the engine went south. Figures I filled the tank the day it died!

My 86 Cougar (2.3T swapped) thread (long and lots of pics)

Reply #53 – February 01, 2011, 08:10:08 PM

That's not cheap, that's smart!

My 86 Cougar (2.3T swapped) thread (long and lots of pics)

Reply #54 – February 06, 2011, 03:55:18 PM

I installed the TC 15:1 rack and hood. That is all the TC has left to give so it is going away.

My 86 Cougar (2.3T swapped) thread (long and lots of pics)

Reply #55 – February 11, 2011, 03:01:34 PM

Got my SVO compressor housing for the turbo so now I can use the TC intercooler!

My 86 Cougar (2.3T swapped) thread (long and lots of pics)

Reply #56 – February 11, 2011, 04:36:53 PM

Cool! Coming along good. Should be a nice Cat when you are done.

My 86 Cougar (2.3T swapped) thread (long and lots of pics)

Reply #57 – February 12, 2011, 09:24:57 AM

This is going to be one sweet Cougar when finished. Nice work so far.

My 86 Cougar (2.3T swapped) thread (long and lots of pics)

Reply #58 – February 23, 2011, 05:30:07 PM

Thanks guys.

Did a little bit of work on the car today. I pulled the steering column and dash out to put in the 5 speed pedals. Luckily, all my wiring is attached to the firewall now so pulling the dash is pretty easy. The 5 speed should be going in this weekend. I haven't gotten a chance to put on the SVO compressor housing yet though, maybe this weekend too.

My 86 Cougar (2.3T swapped) thread (long and lots of pics)

Reply #59 – February 23, 2011, 10:52:43 PM

Woohoo, the car grew an extra pedal!