lemosley01 Posted October 16, 2006 Report Share Posted October 16, 2006 I'm looking at an 86 TBird Supercoupe that has a turbo with a bad seal. The guy has a spare turbo (T3, I believe it is) but it needs to be rebuilt. How much does a turbo cost to rebuild? Anyone local have a good turbo on hand I could buy for not much? I need the car as a daily driver, but also wanted something I could mod and have a little fun with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattvr4 Posted October 16, 2006 Report Share Posted October 16, 2006 most shops would just send it away to a place or do it themselves. proly no more then 500. that was how much passen said it would cost to get my old 2.3 turbo ford t3 turbo rebuilt. also check turboford.org you might be able to pick up a good t3 there for cheap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave1647545494 Posted October 16, 2006 Report Share Posted October 16, 2006 for what it costs to rebuild the stocker you can get a mildly upgraded one if its stock you want theres a turbo coupe with a turbo still on it at pick n pull get ahold of derek (turborust) he can point you in the right direction Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckeye1647545503 Posted October 16, 2006 Report Share Posted October 16, 2006 I have a good and clean stock one I can install Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lemosley01 Posted October 16, 2006 Author Report Share Posted October 16, 2006 Scott - I might need that. I've been on turbofords, but figured I would ask the local people to see what they know. Since I am turbo illiterate, how much is generally need to upgrade a turbo on something like a 86 Turbocoupe? Tuning required, etc, or is it just plug and play (provided the housings all match up and you aren't going crazy with the boost)? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave1647545494 Posted October 19, 2006 Report Share Posted October 19, 2006 you can run 30 psi or so on stock electronics and an adjustable fuel pressure regulator if your car isn't intercooled you might want to get an intercooler and related parts from an 87 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangerTurbo Posted October 19, 2006 Report Share Posted October 19, 2006 Welcome to the world of 2.3T's, its going to be an interesting ride Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckeye1647545503 Posted October 19, 2006 Report Share Posted October 19, 2006 I am in need of a junk core t3 (I need the houseings ) pm me ifanyone has one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TurboRust Posted October 19, 2006 Report Share Posted October 19, 2006 I ran a t3/t4 50 trim on stock electronics to 27 psi on 94 octane and no tune stock engine and gaskets. any questions shoot em this way! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangerTurbo Posted October 20, 2006 Report Share Posted October 20, 2006 hows the MS coming Derek? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TurboRust Posted October 20, 2006 Report Share Posted October 20, 2006 its done, just wiring now.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave1647545494 Posted October 20, 2006 Report Share Posted October 20, 2006 it would be running if we would have done eec-IV mass air........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangerTurbo Posted October 20, 2006 Report Share Posted October 20, 2006 it would be running if we would have done eec-IV mass air........ there has been debates on turboford, so i wont get into it, basically because i dont care but my whole point of going megasquirt is to get rid of the Vam and or MAF, yes you can find Mass air sensors capable of measuring more air than these engine can ever move, but I still dont want that restriciton before or after the turbo My megasquirt is going to be MAP sensor, I assume yours in too Derek? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TurboRust Posted October 20, 2006 Report Share Posted October 20, 2006 3 bar for 30 psi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckeye1647545503 Posted October 21, 2006 Report Share Posted October 21, 2006 Matt can you dig me up the links for these "debates" I am interested in it as a future mod and don't care enough to do MS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangerTurbo Posted October 22, 2006 Report Share Posted October 22, 2006 Scott, I'll dig around on turbo ford to see if i can find the link, its a lengthy and boring at times debate edit... http://www.turboford.net/ubb/ultimatebb.php?ubb=get_topic;f=2;t=042260;p=1 thats the one thread that comes to mind, its not a MAF vs MAP specific thread, but it argues about each if you read through the thread Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangerTurbo Posted October 22, 2006 Report Share Posted October 22, 2006 Derek, Im planning on going with the mapdaddy or whatever the hell its called too... 3 bar MAP, fuel and Holset should make me happy, or broke Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lemosley01 Posted October 31, 2006 Author Report Share Posted October 31, 2006 Update. Didn't by the T-bird - found an 89 LX convertible with an 88 turbocoupe swap motor in it. I know this car doesn't have as much power as the 99 Cobra I just traded in, but it seeems to get up and move pretty well at 10psi, and that turbo spooling sound is soo cool! What is the rev limit on the 2.3L turbos? 5500RPMS? Car has a K&N filter on it, any other good cheap mods I should make? I need to pull and check the plugs. How does one tell if the distributor rotor and plug wires should be replaced? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangerTurbo Posted October 31, 2006 Report Share Posted October 31, 2006 rev limit is set around 6250, but unless you play with the motor getting it to pull past 5500 is a challenge adjustable cam gear, timing, boost, etc will help you though dig into the motor enough and you can make way more power then that 99 cobra did Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lemosley01 Posted October 31, 2006 Author Report Share Posted October 31, 2006 dig into the motor enough and you can make way more power then that 99 cobra did Heheh. I know. One of the reasons boosted cars are fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TurboRust Posted November 1, 2006 Report Share Posted November 1, 2006 what side of town you live on?? maybe we can flirt with it on the weekend and make it more fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lemosley01 Posted November 1, 2006 Author Report Share Posted November 1, 2006 Derek - west side of Columbus - off of Georgesvilly road. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest noslo306 Posted November 3, 2006 Report Share Posted November 3, 2006 not to hijack but i am looking to buy a tc i have 1500 cash needs to run though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangerTurbo Posted November 3, 2006 Report Share Posted November 3, 2006 I have an 88 tbird without engine for sale, for 250$ you would make a killing on it, find an engine for 500$ or LESS and you would be well ahead of the game Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lemosley01 Posted November 3, 2006 Author Report Share Posted November 3, 2006 Matt, how difficult is the TC rear to a mustang? one of the things on my todo list it to upgrade the rear to an 8.8 unit and go with disc brakes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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