302 into 84 turbo

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302 into 84 turbo

Reply #15 – June 23, 2009, 03:39:55 PM

Front mustang lowering springs work good. The rears were too weak for my taste.

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Reply #16 – June 24, 2009, 09:53:47 AM

Quote from: thunderjet302;279374

Hey someone from the Chicago area:D. I'm actually in Chicago, not a suburb

I lived there for 5 years, it sucked. I will never live in a congested city like that ever again. The CPD stole my 1981 Mustang.

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Reply #17 – June 24, 2009, 09:54:09 AM

Quote from: blu84302;279381

Front mustang lowering springs work good. The rears were too weak for my taste.

whattya suggest for the rears?

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Reply #18 – June 24, 2009, 02:48:29 PM

I'm not sure really. I just put the stock springs back.

Don't laugh at the picture. This was one of my favorite birds. It looked like but was super reliable.

Here is a pic with the mustang lowering springs. And a side by side.

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Reply #19 – June 24, 2009, 04:51:23 PM

Quote from: blu84302;279532

I'm not sure really. I just put the stock springs back.

Don't laugh at the picture. This was one of my favorite birds. It looked like but was super reliable.

Here is a pic with the mustang lowering springs. And a side by side.

shoot, that looks like a concours entrant next to some of the cars I've driven.

Well, was the ride bad or you didn't like the look?

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Reply #20 – July 03, 2009, 06:06:54 PM

Welcome sort-a-neighbor.

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Reply #21 – July 03, 2009, 07:28:54 PM

Quote from: COLVINDESIGN;279207

However, If you add things up, going past the stock hp on a turbo 4 is more expensive than adding hp to a 302. Plus to tell you the truth, I like the sound of a cammed V8 a lot more than a turbo-4.

Sorry, but how do you figure? You can spend anywhere from $100 for a cheap exhaust, keeping the stock downpipe and running 2.5 inch piping the whole way and a cheap freeflowing ler. Or get a 3in downpipe with 3in piping and a magnaflow or similar for $400 new or like I did go used for about $150 all together. $30 for an air filter and $10-50 to turn up the boost and then youre running probably 25-40hp and 50-60lbft over stock. Throw a t3 on with a few more psi and youre good for what, 300hp?

I think my motor was 150, hell maybe even 100. It had everything except the turbo, distributor, and accessories, which I already had. About an hour drive and it was in the back of my dads ranger.

Sorry, I just have a habit of trying to keep people from going v8. Ruins the car for me.

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Reply #22 – July 03, 2009, 08:52:46 PM

i-4's ruin it for me

. I don't know how to look for them I guess. I can find 302's all over everything for dirt. The i-4's are always part of a "souped up dunebuggy" setup. I would really like to try a four eye tarbo.

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Reply #23 – July 04, 2009, 07:31:03 PM

Quote from: bhazard;280874

Sorry, but how do you figure? You can spend anywhere from $100 for a cheap exhaust, keeping the stock downpipe and running 2.5 inch piping the whole way and a cheap freeflowing ler. Or get a 3in downpipe with 3in piping and a magnaflow or similar for $400 new or like I did go used for about $150 all together. $30 for an air filter and $10-50 to turn up the boost and then youre running probably 25-40hp and 50-60lbft over stock. Throw a t3 on with a few more psi and youre good for what, 300hp?

I think my motor was 150, hell maybe even 100. It had everything except the turbo, distributor, and accessories, which I already had. About an hour drive and it was in the back of my dads ranger.

Sorry, I just have a habit of trying to keep people from going v8. Ruins the car for me.

ok, well on the other side, a carb, cam, intake and exhaust and you can also be pushing 300, I had an 82 mustang GT with those mods that was quick.

That's great that you found a 150 dollar turbo motor, if I can find a decent deal I probably will go that route, all the wiring is still in the car. If not, I will go with a 302.

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Reply #24 – July 04, 2009, 09:22:30 PM

I've seen fast versions of both for cheap. Neither is better than the other and trying to argue one over the other is just plain stupid.

Personally I would rather have a stout 302 V8 than a stout 2.3 4 cyl. Yes the guy with the fast as hell 4 cyl is going to be more impressive but the sound of a 302 with a mildly rough idle and a good exhaust gets me every time. I love forced induction motors and turbo fours are cool in my book but I never really thought a 4 cyl could sound all that cool (My opinion, mind you). I can see what COLVINDESIGN is saying to a degree, parts for small block Fords are easy to find and in most cases a little cheaper than 2.3 turbo parts (I.E. swap meets and EvilBay/slist).

Just my .02

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Reply #25 – July 05, 2009, 08:34:05 PM

If you need to stretch a dollar, and have access to a cheap 302, that's probably the way to go. The 2.3T is my prefered method, but it's not for everybody. Also, if you really don't like to mess with fuel injection, and are possibly short on patience, DON'T go with the 2.3T.
As for cheap parts, if you don't mind used, search the classifieds here, over at NATO, and TurboFord. There are lots of good deals on the turbo stuff. But again, decide if it's right for you before you go down the 2.3T path. If you're a carb guy, and don't want to convert your thinking to EFI (hey, some of us don't really want to mess with it) go with a mild carbureted 302. You'll probably be happier in the long run.

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Reply #26 – July 06, 2009, 04:04:29 PM

I've done some crazy EFI NA and Turbo cars in the past, a 600hp plus hp T-type and a 350+ RWHP NA 92 mustang. Also done carbed.

I have tried to join Turboford.net and can't because I use hotmail. I'm not sure what I need to use to join, but I think I need to pay for it. I did see someone posted an ad selling a motor for like 200 bucks in a town less than 5 miles from here, but can't reach him, sigh. He also has a trans for 150, I'd pick them both up in a heart beat if I could reach him. But the ad was placed a long time ago....... yet he did reply on there in June.

I have posted wanted ads here and at four eyed pride, no bites yet.

I just talked to a guy at an all mustang wrecking yard not far from my house, he has 2 2.3L Turbo motors, one he has no idea of the miles or condition, out of an 88 TC and wants 550, the other has aftermarket parts so he is going to part it out. Again, while it may be affordable for some of you guys, it's not so easy to come by here.

I am going to wait a while to see what comes up. I need to get all the ducks lined up (engine hoist, stand, truck).

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Reply #27 – July 06, 2009, 04:16:45 PM

I have a turbo 4 I could part with if you're interested. 86K miles on it.

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Reply #28 – July 07, 2009, 05:31:13 PM

Quote from: 86XR7project;281197

I have a turbo 4 I could part with if you're interested. 86K miles on it.

sure, be over in a few minutes to pick it up. :burnout:

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Reply #29 – July 07, 2009, 06:11:11 PM

Sarcasm is not a new concept to me. FYI.