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My GTbird build

Reply #180 –
If all goes well it will be on the dyno within the next two weeks. I will street tune it in myself then go see what my base numbers are. After that I might let my local tuner take a swing at it. I took my old 2.3t Ranger to his shop a couple years ago and he found another 40hp in the tune over my best rolling in off the street.
Brian R.
88 2.3t Ranger
83 TC  gt40p motor,Vortech,TFS1 cam,long tubes,MS PnP,T5,8.8,17x9 Cobra 17s

My GTbird build

Reply #181 –
Looks great. Really like the lack of chrome and polished stuff under the hood.
Long live the 4-eyes!  - '83 Tbird Turbo - '85 Marquis LTS - '86 LTD Wagon

My GTbird build

Reply #182 –
Thanks Chuck. Don't tell my buddy who does my powder coating but now Im really wishing he hadn't chromed the top plate on the intake.
Brian R.
88 2.3t Ranger
83 TC  gt40p motor,Vortech,TFS1 cam,long tubes,MS PnP,T5,8.8,17x9 Cobra 17s

My GTbird build

Reply #183 –
Well would ya just look at that!
YouTube video:
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 Sat down and had to build all new tables for fuel,spark and afr then uploaded my changes. First crank it fired right up and high idled for a min or so about 12.0-1 then settled into a nice 14.2-14.8 idle. Very happy!

Was sick as hell all weekend so I still haven't changed the clutch,flywheel or got into the axle yet. I did however buy some Moser stock replacement shafts to be on the safe side.
Brian R.
88 2.3t Ranger
83 TC  gt40p motor,Vortech,TFS1 cam,long tubes,MS PnP,T5,8.8,17x9 Cobra 17s

My GTbird build

Reply #185 –
Do you get any "fluttering" noise when the RPMs are high and you pop off the loud pedal? Don't know anything about that particular BOV and what it can move.
1987 20th Anniversary Cougar, 302 "5.0" GT-40 heads (F3ZE '93 Cobra) and TMoss Ported H.O. intake, H.O. camshaft
2.5" Duals, no cats, Flowmaster 40s, Richmond 3.73s w/ Trac-Lok, maxed out Baumann shift kit, 3000 RPM Dirty Dog non-lock TC
Aside from the Mustang crinkle headers, still looks like it's only 150 HP...
1988 Black XR7 Trick Flow top end, Tremec 3550
1988 Black XR7 Procharger P600B intercooled, Edelbrock Performer non-RPM heads, GT40 intake AOD, 13 PSI @5000 RPM. 93 octane

My GTbird build

Reply #186 –
No flutter,just a loud whoosh when it opens. Its real Forge dual piston which is plenty for this pooch
Brian R.
88 2.3t Ranger
83 TC  gt40p motor,Vortech,TFS1 cam,long tubes,MS PnP,T5,8.8,17x9 Cobra 17s

My GTbird build

Reply #187 –
That's good. I learned the hard way LOL. Thankfully I did nothing but *possibly* ruin both shaft seals. Not really sure but I replaced them anyway. Now I have enough bypass, added a second valve. Heard it on a couple cars that were cruising at high RPM. Thinking "what the BLUE HELL is all that air hissing from?" It's absolutely insane but being a newb I kept forgetting that loud pedal or not blower's moving all that air all the time...
1987 20th Anniversary Cougar, 302 "5.0" GT-40 heads (F3ZE '93 Cobra) and TMoss Ported H.O. intake, H.O. camshaft
2.5" Duals, no cats, Flowmaster 40s, Richmond 3.73s w/ Trac-Lok, maxed out Baumann shift kit, 3000 RPM Dirty Dog non-lock TC
Aside from the Mustang crinkle headers, still looks like it's only 150 HP...
1988 Black XR7 Trick Flow top end, Tremec 3550
1988 Black XR7 Procharger P600B intercooled, Edelbrock Performer non-RPM heads, GT40 intake AOD, 13 PSI @5000 RPM. 93 octane

My GTbird build

Reply #188 –
I actually held the BOV in my hand on one of the dyno pulls to make sure it wasnt leaking. With 200* air temps coming out of the blower you know the second that BOV opens!!
Brian R.
88 2.3t Ranger
83 TC  gt40p motor,Vortech,TFS1 cam,long tubes,MS PnP,T5,8.8,17x9 Cobra 17s

My GTbird build

Reply #189 –
If you can ever cram an intercooler into that setup....as Ferris Bueller once said "I highly recommend picking one up" ;)
1987 20th Anniversary Cougar, 302 "5.0" GT-40 heads (F3ZE '93 Cobra) and TMoss Ported H.O. intake, H.O. camshaft
2.5" Duals, no cats, Flowmaster 40s, Richmond 3.73s w/ Trac-Lok, maxed out Baumann shift kit, 3000 RPM Dirty Dog non-lock TC
Aside from the Mustang crinkle headers, still looks like it's only 150 HP...
1988 Black XR7 Trick Flow top end, Tremec 3550
1988 Black XR7 Procharger P600B intercooled, Edelbrock Performer non-RPM heads, GT40 intake AOD, 13 PSI @5000 RPM. 93 octane

My GTbird build

Reply #190 –
Well for now the UPR Boostmaster cold sir kit I put on yesterday has dropped the inlet temps 25*. Went to track yesterday and only seen 175* vs 200* prior. Not great but definitely going the right direction now.


Speaking of going to the track..... didnt have a very good day. Had to abort 6 out of 7 passes due to it going dead lean when I shifted to second gear. Only pass I got down the track under any kind of power I left real soft with a 2.14 60ft then shifted slow and easy. Once I was in 3rd I went WOT to 5500 then easy shift to 4th and WOT again. Ran a 13.20 but timing system didnt show my MPH. Found I have a bad connection in the harness plug going to the injectors. If I wiggled the plug the car would shut off or stumble just idling. Looks like the G-forces on 1-2 shift was enough to break the connection and the injectors would shut off. Every log I took showed 8-9 psi in 1st gear and 11.5 afr....shift to 2nd and it would go 18.0-1 faster than I could get out of it.
Brian R.
88 2.3t Ranger
83 TC  gt40p motor,Vortech,TFS1 cam,long tubes,MS PnP,T5,8.8,17x9 Cobra 17s

My GTbird build

Reply #191 –
Had a much better track day last weekend!  Details in my thread here:
http://www.foxtbirdcougarforums.com/showthread.php?40262-Making-progress!

Picked up a set of CHE adjustable uppers and now I have full set of Welds to lighten it up for next try at the track in two weeks. I think Im going to meet my 11.99 goal pretty soon.
Brian R.
88 2.3t Ranger
83 TC  gt40p motor,Vortech,TFS1 cam,long tubes,MS PnP,T5,8.8,17x9 Cobra 17s

My GTbird build

Reply #192 –
Well leaving work last week I got after it a little harder than normal and the T5 finally let go. Looks like I blew out third gear. Cant really be mad since this motor is making at least 460ish at the flywheel now so it is what it is.  I just ordered a G-Force T5 with the 2.94 1st gear box and .59 OD and this will allow me to change out the 3.55s in the 8.8 for some 3.90 gears. This combo should put the car in the 11s solid and on the expressway my cruise rpm at 70mph is only going to increase 175rpm.
Brian R.
88 2.3t Ranger
83 TC  gt40p motor,Vortech,TFS1 cam,long tubes,MS PnP,T5,8.8,17x9 Cobra 17s

My GTbird build

Reply #193 –
I think you'll be really happy with the G force. If I ever upgrade my Maverick, that is the direction I'm going.
1986 Thunderbird Elan 5.0 EFI AOD, 3.73:1 SN95 rear, 17" Mustang Bullitts w/Firestone WO Indy 500's. Future plan: 349 stroker, C9 block, forged dish pistons, Scat 9000 crank, 4340 I beam rods, ARP head/main studs, ported explorer intake, 1.72 CC RR, Vortech V2 supercharger, Mr. Freeze Meth Inj, intercooler, TFS 190 11R CNC heads (66CC), BBK shorties with 2.5" duals, 4R70W Transmission, Taurus fan.

My GTbird build

Reply #194 –
Any updates? .... In the 11's yet?
87 Tbird LX w/Factory floor shifter:D   3G upgrade. Tinted Windows...85 Mustang GT steering wheel(non-cruise) 17'' Saleen SC style wheels,Front/Rear TC sway bars/poly bushings & Mustang GT steering rack...'05 Mustang V6 springs...93 Cobra MC & booster, MM adjustable C/C plates,  Work  In  Progress.......  ( On The Shelf---HO computer, 19lb injectors, HO cam, BBK headers, Explorer Intake, Cold Air Intake ,Phantom Gauges, Stinger stainless exhaust pipes )
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