1986 XR7 351 turbo swap.... Reply #135 – June 05, 2013, 01:22:49 PM Fuel line ran....Getting closer...Travis Quote Selected
1986 XR7 351 turbo swap.... Reply #136 – June 08, 2013, 08:32:36 AM Well getting to the home stretch...so I have made a list...Please feel free to edit...1. Install alternator...on driver side if I can...I have 3 alternator kits....its a 3G...let see if I can get that done. DONE2. One of the mounts for the wastegate needs to be ground down abit...not a big deal so I can finish the WG install DONE3. Install ECT, ACT, temp gauge on dash....install or adjust factory 2.3T wiring DONE4. Finish making the injector harness...DONE5. V8 Throttle cable needs to be installed, possible rehookup of the cruise control...if possible CLEANED AND PAINTED...NOT INSTALLED DONE6. Install Autolite 103 plugs gaps at .030 and wires (stock motorcraft) DONE7. Install starter. DONE8. Need a plug for the rear intake plug for the heater core, no heat this year...any idea on the size? DONE....ITS 1/2 NPT9. finish vaccuum lines for the intake, FPR, wastegate, BOV and such10. Finish C4 shifter install. Its a modified stock C3 shifter...looks stock. DONE11. Install or make new tranny cooler lines..DONE12. Install Exhaust 02 bung in the down pipe 13. Break in oil and 94-95 Cobra oil filter DONE14. Install battery test all Megasquirt sensors...START...This is the list I currently have...there is lots more to do after the car runs for a bit...aftermarket tranny cooler, more exhaust...deep cleaning...installing the 5.8 badges :)Add to the list if you think its important for the first start...Thanks,Travis Quote Selected
1986 XR7 351 turbo swap.... Reply #137 – July 01, 2013, 11:17:03 PM Well an update....Got some wiring done. More sensors in the intake. Still having problems with the drivers side alternator setup.I got a plan now...well I think I do anyways....I have to get a different dipstick tube...mine is wrong...grrh.Man I hope this cat runs by August...Travis Quote Selected
1986 XR7 351 turbo swap.... Reply #138 – July 02, 2013, 07:56:03 AM Quote from: turbotrav;417871Well an update....Got some wiring done. More sensors in the intake. Still having problems with the drivers side alternator setup.I got a plan now...well I think I do anyways....I have to get a different dipstick tube...mine is wrong...grrh.Man I hope this cat runs by August...Travis I feel your pain! Quote Selected
1986 XR7 351 turbo swap.... Reply #139 – July 27, 2013, 08:13:38 PM Some updates....family, work, and summer time have delayed this project...but such is life...Finally got the alternater mount good...cleaned up my V8 throttle cable for future install...did the driverside plug wires...started some wiring...getting closer..Travis Quote Selected
1986 XR7 351 turbo swap.... Reply #140 – July 27, 2013, 08:18:01 PM Very cool ........ Love the car Quote Selected
1986 XR7 351 turbo swap.... Reply #141 – July 27, 2013, 08:50:09 PM Quote from: STANG8U;419243Very cool ........ Love the carMe too....my children will berry me in this car!Travis Quote Selected
1986 XR7 351 turbo swap.... Reply #142 – July 27, 2013, 09:03:29 PM true car guy!! lol Quote Selected
1986 XR7 351 turbo swap.... Reply #144 – August 10, 2013, 07:34:39 PM Alrighty....the final stretch.... Got all the wiring done besides the fuel injector harness....Its amazing to me how 95% of the original 2.3T harness works...Im going to have to cut the passenger fender area where the original air box was...I cannot get the final intake pipe to fit....with the turbo in place....grrh. I did test fit the intake/TB pipe last year, but the turbo was not installed yet... Oh well.Got the alternator mounted...looks like the belt is only going to cover 120 degrees on the water pump pulley. I have an electric one somewhere, if it doesn't work as expected. Also got the coolant overflow bottle installed on the taurus cooling fan. There is no more room under the hood....a big change from the 2.3T that was there.Ill post some pictures tomorrow....Travis Quote Selected
1986 XR7 351 turbo swap.... Reply #145 – August 28, 2013, 10:13:05 AM Good work so far. It is a slow grind down the stretch, seems like something is always popping up. Looking forward to more progress pics! Quote Selected
1986 XR7 351 turbo swap.... Reply #146 – August 28, 2013, 05:40:19 PM Always liked the 351 turbo setup. I was going to do that a long time ago. I have a 460 in a 85 T bird that is built for boost and 2 91mm's sitting and waiting.But all good things come in time. Best of luck with your ride. Quote Selected
1986 XR7 351 turbo swap.... Reply #147 – October 27, 2013, 05:22:49 PM Update...All the wiring is done including the fuel injector harness I made. I have 2 wires to run for the alternator...thats it. WowI shooting for next saturday start.Travis Quote Selected
1986 XR7 351 turbo swap.... Reply #149 – October 28, 2013, 09:57:56 AM Quote from: turbotrav;423826Update...All the wiring is done including the fuel injector harness I made. I have 2 wires to run for the alternator...thats it. WowI shooting for next saturday start.TravisGreat to hear Travis! Quote Selected
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