iregret
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Okay, so I have been doing tons of reading about turbo swaps. I have a 85 thunderbird with some kind of rare engine options. It has a dealer installed front mount intercooler, and the bigger injectors... Already swapped in the later model computer, with the switch, so i can switch between regular fuel and premium. It boosts to 20 or so now. The engine has about 200k on the clock, and burns oil at start up. So it sounds like a rebuild may be in the near future. I have the turbo edition of the t5 trans, and the 7.5 limited slip, with who knows what gears... but i think they are pretty tall... like 3.30 or something..
Anyway,
I like the thunder bird, but really need a pickup truck. My first thought was to get ahold of some 80s ranger, and swap the turbo engine, wiring and all... Then I decided I liked the look of the later model rangers better. After some reading, it looks like the easiest swap would be into a 93 or 94 ranger. That may still happen..
So Im the type of guy that likes to do things a bit different. I got to thinking about the older ford trucks. I really like the look of the early Couriers. So I did some more research.
Apparently there a two different body styles of the Couriers. 72-76, and 77-81. I like the look of the earlier body better. But, the later model came with disk brake options, and the 2.3 liter, pinto engine as options.
SO FINALLY MY POINT...
Has anyone ever swapped the turbo 2.3l into a Courier?
If so, could someone please point me in the direction of some pics, or maybe a small write up or something?
Is it possible to swap a 2.3 into the earlier models?
If so, does that mean that a 2.3 turbo engine will bolt in?
I dont mind coming up with some motor mounts, or trans mounts if i have to.
It would just be easier to not have to fab up everything. I recently moved, and dont have a shop any more.
What rearend did the Couriers come with? What was the width?
I figured I could swap in a 8.8 LSD out of a late 80s ranger. That should be able to handle the 250ish hp.
I just thought i would be a neat project. Some one stop me before its too late. If, its a bad idea.
I really appreciate the help guys!
Anyway,
I like the thunder bird, but really need a pickup truck. My first thought was to get ahold of some 80s ranger, and swap the turbo engine, wiring and all... Then I decided I liked the look of the later model rangers better. After some reading, it looks like the easiest swap would be into a 93 or 94 ranger. That may still happen..
So Im the type of guy that likes to do things a bit different. I got to thinking about the older ford trucks. I really like the look of the early Couriers. So I did some more research.
Apparently there a two different body styles of the Couriers. 72-76, and 77-81. I like the look of the earlier body better. But, the later model came with disk brake options, and the 2.3 liter, pinto engine as options.
SO FINALLY MY POINT...
Has anyone ever swapped the turbo 2.3l into a Courier?
If so, could someone please point me in the direction of some pics, or maybe a small write up or something?
Is it possible to swap a 2.3 into the earlier models?
If so, does that mean that a 2.3 turbo engine will bolt in?
I dont mind coming up with some motor mounts, or trans mounts if i have to.
It would just be easier to not have to fab up everything. I recently moved, and dont have a shop any more.
What rearend did the Couriers come with? What was the width?
I figured I could swap in a 8.8 LSD out of a late 80s ranger. That should be able to handle the 250ish hp.
I just thought i would be a neat project. Some one stop me before its too late. If, its a bad idea.
I really appreciate the help guys!