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Shiny is Good! => Your Project => Topic started by: Dunebugg on January 24, 2009, 01:30:52 PM

Title: TC 2.3 Swap
Post by: Dunebugg on January 24, 2009, 01:30:52 PM
I've got a Manx style dunebuggy that is currently running a 2.3 from a '75 Pinto.  I am looking to upgrade and will be swapping it out for a 2.3 out of a 87 Thunderbird TC.  I am concerned about the wiring with this swap as there is a 12 year difference as well as fuel injection, cat, and turbo on this new motor.  I would like to eliminate as many of the emmisions sensors as possible especially any exhaust sensors after the cat as I am very limited as to what exhaust I use, due to the exposed rear engine mount.  I know many people use these as race motors and I only assume they don't still use all the emmisions and cat stuff.  I am just looking for any advice regarding what I can do with these sensors.  Do I need a different ECU?  Any advice about this swap would be greatly appreciated.