2.3 turbo project

[Davis]

no you should be able to, the other way around doesnt work though.

 

[Sevensecondsuv]

I run one of the auto computers (8UA I think) with my standard trans. Works just fine, it's just that the idle speed will change a few hundred RPMs with clutch position becuase the computer thinks you're shifting the auto into gear.

 

[Big Kahuna]

oh ok cool is there anything special that im gonna need to do in order to get the computer to work on the truck

 

[red85]

You will need to repin the Ranger harness.

 

[Big Kahuna]

well i just finished up the piping starting to put external wastegate just need to do some fabrication to get it to work and starting to repin for the LA2

 

[Big Kahuna]

didnt the thunderbird coupes use a distributer??

 

[88gt]

yes they did

 

[Big Kahuna]

how would it work putting in a LB2 computer then if my truck is distributerless do i need to make it run a distibuter?

 

[Sevensecondsuv]

See here:

http://www.therangerstation.com/tec...iles/1990_Ranger_to_1988_TC_wiring_Pinout.xls

That is the wiring swap with a 1990 ranger harness (distributorless) to the 1988 thunderbird computer (distributor).

The good news is that the computer doesn't care if the vehicle has a distributor or DIS setup. All the ignition wires are already in the right place in the 60-pin ECM connector. The only thing you have to do is connect the DPI (dual-plug inhibit, meaning the truck's stock computer uses this to turn off the secondary coil during cranking to save battery) to the ignition ground lead.

Anyways, that's how it went on my 1990. Your's may be a little different since it's a different year, but you get the idea.

 

[Big Kahuna]

 

[French2007]

Nice!

 

[Big Kahuna]

finally started the truck up today with turbo and not a single problem ut havent had the chance to drive it ran out of time at school monday should be boosting and ready to drive on street cant wait to be boosting out on the streets!

 

[French2007]

Get some videos!!!!

 

[red85]

Where did you get that BOV flange and how did you weld that to cast? TIG?

 

[reggioisme]

its a wastegate not a blow off valve