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Old 05-06-2004, 10:59 AM
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2.3 turbo t bird swap
i have a 97 ranger and was thinking of swapping in a 2.3 out of a turbo t bird, and was wondering what year models of t bird should i look for a donor engine from?
 
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Old 05-07-2004, 08:55 PM
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Im not exactly sure as to what year you may need but, you can also use the same stuff from a Merkur XR4TI or an SVO mustang.

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Old 05-07-2004, 10:26 PM
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You'll need to do alot of research on that. I'm thinking that the different electronics might make for a ton of swapping to be done.
 
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Old 05-11-2004, 10:50 PM
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to answer your question... an 87-88 TC. but you will most likely want a larger turbo off an earlier model TC or any other turbo 2300 (T-3 turbo) as the 87-88's came with a smaller turbo.
 
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double post, sorry
 
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I've been considering this engine for my '80 pinto. Any thoughts? I figured it would be fairly easy. I think the engine I found is out of an '85
 
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turboford.org
will help you out alot
also try http://www.merkurencyclopedia.com/
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88' Had A Little Intercooler That Was Connected To A Scoop In The Hood. 85' Mercury Capri Had A Strong Engine As Well.
 
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you need to go to www.turboford.org as mentioned
 
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Old 08-16-2004, 01:10 AM
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how about the capri turbo'd 4? i found one in the classifieds (out of an 84), was considering to get it for the 87 ranger i should be getting this week(i really hope he takes my offer)
 
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