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The CP autox bird

Reply #150 –
I actually ran across a rebuilt real garrett to4e on ebay for not too much.  Still got a day left on it so we'll see.

88 t-bird tc - 14.97 @ 90  IHI 18 psi + k+n filter...so far - NOW HX-35 @25psi - 12.75@112    348rwhp/395rwtq
78 F-150 - 11.61@120 on 175shot N20 - 12.55@110 on motor - 5200# race weight:hick:

The CP autox bird

Reply #151 –
Quote from: fordguy545;356551
I actually ran across a rebuilt real garrett to4e on ebay for not too much.  Still got a day left on it so we'll see.

 

Just be sure to get at least a stage 2 turbine wheel and not a stocker, or it will be a slug. I found out recently that genuine high quality turbine wheels and housings are outrageously expensive right now.

I had picked up a rebuildable .57 T3/T4 for next to nothing thinkiing I'd slap on a new turbine side and get a cheap hybrid. To get the wheel and housing is like $575.00. Ouch. Last ones I bought were $200.00.

The CP autox bird

Reply #152 –
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=280646168954&ssPageName=ADME:B:BCA:MOTORS:1123
doesnt mention any stage of turbine:(

Edit: Won that turbo

88 t-bird tc - 14.97 @ 90  IHI 18 psi + k+n filter...so far - NOW HX-35 @25psi - 12.75@112    348rwhp/395rwtq
78 F-150 - 11.61@120 on 175shot N20 - 12.55@110 on motor - 5200# race weight:hick:

The CP autox bird

Reply #153 –
I got the engine about as far as I can.  Waiting on more parts. 



88 t-bird tc - 14.97 @ 90  IHI 18 psi + k+n filter...so far - NOW HX-35 @25psi - 12.75@112    348rwhp/395rwtq
78 F-150 - 11.61@120 on 175shot N20 - 12.55@110 on motor - 5200# race weight:hick:

The CP autox bird

Reply #154 –
Engine is looking good.

Hopefully the turbo will work out for you. I really like this car.

The CP autox bird

Reply #155 –
Please tell me you have some of Chuck's motor mounts for this thing!
gumby - beauty may fade, but stupid is forever!

The CP autox bird

Reply #156 –
nope.  I will probably make some solid ones eventually but not right now.

88 t-bird tc - 14.97 @ 90  IHI 18 psi + k+n filter...so far - NOW HX-35 @25psi - 12.75@112    348rwhp/395rwtq
78 F-150 - 11.61@120 on 175shot N20 - 12.55@110 on motor - 5200# race weight:hick:

The CP autox bird

Reply #157 –
some good progress now!
h3 headlights

front and rear proportioning valves


Engine finally in :thumbsup:



88 t-bird tc - 14.97 @ 90  IHI 18 psi + k+n filter...so far - NOW HX-35 @25psi - 12.75@112    348rwhp/395rwtq
78 F-150 - 11.61@120 on 175shot N20 - 12.55@110 on motor - 5200# race weight:hick:

The CP autox bird

Reply #158 –
Awesome job with the brake lines. Great workmanship.
[SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]:ford:87 Turbo Coupe through the floor sub frame connectors, 5.8 swap Ford racing heads Harland sharp 1.6 rockers BBK shorty swap headers 2 1/2 BBk X pipe magnaflow ler's. Megasquirt 2 with 36lbs injectors on hurricane intake with 4150 throttle body.Tremec TKO 600 Quicktime blowsheild spec stage 3 clutch. 3.73 gears and still not done

The CP autox bird

Reply #159 –
Awesome, it's gonna be too pretty to race...lol.:D
95 Ranger Splash 2.3
88 Tbird Sport :ies::ies:
5.0 SO, stainless shorty headers, w/ Magnaflow lers. KYB struts, KYB shocks. 5lug conversion from sn95 Mustang, subframe connectors, drilled and slotted rotors, 03 Mach 1 wheels. sequential taillights.140 speedo

The CP autox bird

Reply #160 –
You will be tearing it up in that thing before you know it!  Good job so far.
'88 'bird, 10.9:1 306 w/TFS top end, forged rods/pistons, T-5 swap & bunch of other stuff, 1-family owned, had it since ‘98, 5.0tbrd88 on Instagram and YouTube

The CP autox bird

Reply #161 –
YAY Wiring :roll:





Engine wiring is pretty much done, just have to finish inside the car(especially since one of the wires already pulled out of the plug :( )  All the lights and fuel pump are done.  Just have to finish up gauges and dash wiring.  The end is in sight!

88 t-bird tc - 14.97 @ 90  IHI 18 psi + k+n filter...so far - NOW HX-35 @25psi - 12.75@112    348rwhp/395rwtq
78 F-150 - 11.61@120 on 175shot N20 - 12.55@110 on motor - 5200# race weight:hick:

The CP autox bird

Reply #162 –
Gauge cluster in and wired(mostly, lol)Just needs oil pressure and temp wires through connector in firewall.

Innovate wideband in clock hole



Don't mind the crushed velvet :rofl: Its the only thing I could find that would look decent and stretch far enough to be able to cover the dash without wrinkling.  Dash was red and decently cracked so it was easier to cover it than try to paint it, or buy a dash cap which I didnt feel like doing.
I got a start on the mounts for the radio and the rest of the gauges where the radio and climate control stuff was.  The 4 openings will be - top is radio, both middle ones are gauges, and the bottom is cig lighter and fan and window switches.

88 t-bird tc - 14.97 @ 90  IHI 18 psi + k+n filter...so far - NOW HX-35 @25psi - 12.75@112    348rwhp/395rwtq
78 F-150 - 11.61@120 on 175shot N20 - 12.55@110 on motor - 5200# race weight:hick:

The CP autox bird

Reply #163 –
Awesome, I kinda like the dash...hmmmm now ya got me thinking.
95 Ranger Splash 2.3
88 Tbird Sport :ies::ies:
5.0 SO, stainless shorty headers, w/ Magnaflow lers. KYB struts, KYB shocks. 5lug conversion from sn95 Mustang, subframe connectors, drilled and slotted rotors, 03 Mach 1 wheels. sequential taillights.140 speedo

The CP autox bird

Reply #164 –
Velvet? Really? I can tell it's not as Ford did it, but I wouldn't have guessed velvet by the pics. I thought it was painted like that. Heck, I didn't even know they still made velvet.LOL. That's wild. You did a really clean job installing it.
'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..