2.3T Mustang II Junkyard Build

[bluestangii]

I figured I would post my car up here since its officially running and driving. 

It is a 1974 Mustang II coupe. It was originally equipped with an N/A 2.3 and a 4 speed. I have swapped in a 2.3T from an 88 TC, still using stock trans, drive shaft, and rear end (taking bets on what breaks first). I have already upgraded to a top mount manifold and turbo to a cheap ebay kit due to fitment issue with the stock side mounted turbo.

The entire build has been documented on YouTube if you would like to check it out, here is a link to the build playlist.

Here are some images.

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[Stinger]

Nice! Don't see that every day...

[bluestangii]

Thank you, next mods on the list are: rotated and ported intake, PIMP Ecu, Adustable FPR, suspension and brake upgrades, wider wheels and tires, and some fender flares.

[Stinger]

Flares always add a custom touch

[acobillas88]

That's awesome. I've always thought that body would be cool to put a 2.3t in.

[bluestangii]

PIMPX is officially installed as of last weekend. Runs like a dream on the base tune. But I did notice after taking the VAM off that the ebay T04E ate itself. The replacement PTE 5557 will be going on this weekend.

[Stinger]

That ebay turbo is fine...just needs some braces to straighten out those raggedy teeth.

[bluestangii]

Apr 8, 2019 14:16:03 GMT -5 Stinger said:

That ebay turbo is fine...just needs some braces to straighten out those raggedy teeth.

She still makes boost! I couldn't help but to try two step after getting the ecu installed. I cant wait to dump bits of compressor wheel out of the intercooler next weekend.