97 2.3 lima Stock obd 2 turbo build

[cornac]

long time lurker, first post.
i have "Most" of the stuff for a turbo build with the exception of turbo. have 88 TC auto obd 1 comp but for as long as ive been lurking here never seen the question asked as to what you would need to use the stock computer. im not planning anything earth shattering anyway and i under stand factory obd2 can handle low boost. so what would it take to run it? what sensors if any need added?what about the lost spark?have two cores one 87t one 96 na , 97 still running stock 2.3na 400k (+/_) miles.

 

[scotts90ranger]

Using the stock turbo computer is possible but would pretty much take the whole wiring harness for the engine to do it and converting to distributor and adding the vane airflow meter and switching a bunch of sensors...

You'd be best off with an aftermarket tuner or computer or something using the OBD II stuff... the '96 engine will have better flow in the head and such, the forged pistons should fit in the newer block assuming the bores are good...

I have enough stuff on hand to add a turbo and mild boost to my '97, it's on the list but pretty low, in like 3 years I haven't found the time to put in the rear slider window in...