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New here. Just signed up tonight. Been coming here on and off for years,mostly due to links I've found posted at TurboFord.org.
I've got several 2.3T engines. One lives in a homebuilt Sportscar that started as a wrecked Lotus Europa. Yes I drive this on the street.
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This photo was taken 2 years ago. Car looks similar today,except for some different wheel/tire combos and minor trim changes and a few refinements. Mid engine,4 wheel independent suspension,4 wheel discs,big IC, 44lb injectors,etc,etc.appx 300 rwhp w/1600 lbs curb weight. An absolute hoot to drive.
Currently I've been collecting 1st gen Rangers as parts donors. As of now I've gone completely thru a 2wd shortbed chassis. New spring perches,paint,brakes,e-brake cables, late model plastic tank, etc, etc. And just finished installing another of my rebuilt 2.3 Turbo engines,with a Ford Motorsport clutch,and Mazda 5 speed (from a '94 ranger).Did the Dorman plugs on the trans to get rid of the rubber ones,and rebuilt the (sloppy)shifter w/a kit from Dorman as well. Wiring harness swap/repin and fuel system install complete. Nice '88 xlt cab hanging from the trolleys in the garage while I finish swapping in a Manual trans pedal box and clutch master cyl. Just picked up another 2wd '87 truck as a donor of a good short bed to use.
Not going all out with this 2.3T swap. Donor engine came from an XR4ti,and I'm leaving it basically stock for now. Just building myself a fun little runabout for anyday use,unlike the sportscar,which is only for fairweather jaunts,all by myself with no cargo. The little pickup should be a lot of fun.
Bottom line....Glad to be here. I'll be needing some 1st gen parts to complete this,and will have quite a bit of leftovers to sell,once I'm done,as so far I've purchased 5 donor trucks to get what I need,so keep an eye on the classifieds! Hammermechanic out!
I've got several 2.3T engines. One lives in a homebuilt Sportscar that started as a wrecked Lotus Europa. Yes I drive this on the street.
This photo was taken 2 years ago. Car looks similar today,except for some different wheel/tire combos and minor trim changes and a few refinements. Mid engine,4 wheel independent suspension,4 wheel discs,big IC, 44lb injectors,etc,etc.appx 300 rwhp w/1600 lbs curb weight. An absolute hoot to drive.
Currently I've been collecting 1st gen Rangers as parts donors. As of now I've gone completely thru a 2wd shortbed chassis. New spring perches,paint,brakes,e-brake cables, late model plastic tank, etc, etc. And just finished installing another of my rebuilt 2.3 Turbo engines,with a Ford Motorsport clutch,and Mazda 5 speed (from a '94 ranger).Did the Dorman plugs on the trans to get rid of the rubber ones,and rebuilt the (sloppy)shifter w/a kit from Dorman as well. Wiring harness swap/repin and fuel system install complete. Nice '88 xlt cab hanging from the trolleys in the garage while I finish swapping in a Manual trans pedal box and clutch master cyl. Just picked up another 2wd '87 truck as a donor of a good short bed to use.
Not going all out with this 2.3T swap. Donor engine came from an XR4ti,and I'm leaving it basically stock for now. Just building myself a fun little runabout for anyday use,unlike the sportscar,which is only for fairweather jaunts,all by myself with no cargo. The little pickup should be a lot of fun.
Bottom line....Glad to be here. I'll be needing some 1st gen parts to complete this,and will have quite a bit of leftovers to sell,once I'm done,as so far I've purchased 5 donor trucks to get what I need,so keep an eye on the classifieds! Hammermechanic out!
