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2300 Turbo Donor Cars
Wittsend:
I did my swap with an '88 T-Bird/5-speed. I had the car before I got my Pinto. The 87-88 harnesses are a REAL PAIN. I spent days dissecting mine and still have about 15 "not sure for what" wires. I still have issues though all the pertinent stuff is hooked up. I elected to use the T-Bird steering column and used its wiring as it related to the Pinto needs, cruise control turn signal, wipers etc. I also retained the T-Bird fuse block thinking it would simplify the installation. ::) They say a picture is worth a thousand words... Image is the T-Bird harness at the dash.
johnbigman2011:
Wittsend.. :o :o :o
I would like to see a picture of the final install if you could.
mrskydog:
It looks as if I will be able to get a Merkur Turbo 2300 motor,with wiring and PCM unit. I also have a line on a T-5 Transmission, question is do I need a short or long (input) shaft,transmission? What bell housing do I need with the T-5 set-up? ....Ok I am gathering parts for the winter here.....ahhh ...must gather parts quickly.....Fa ll ya know here in Michigan. Ok, I am alright now. I am getting my parts list up for the Big all Ford Swap meet in Columbus Ohio in Nov.
Thanks again, Kirk ;D
Bigtimmay:
--- Quote from: mrskydog on September 27, 2012, 06:55:04 PM ---It looks as if I will be able to get a Merkur Turbo 2300 motor,with wiring and PCM unit. I also have a line on a T-5 Transmission, question is do I need a short or long (input) shaft,transmission? What bell housing do I need with the T-5 set-up? ....Ok I am gathering parts for the winter here.....ahhh ...must gather parts quickly.....Fa ll ya know here in Michigan. Ok, I am alright now. I am getting my parts list up for the Big all Ford Swap meet in Columbus Ohio in Nov.
Thanks again, Kirk ;D
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If its a WC t5 and for a 4cylinder itll work as for the bell you can use the bell off a 87-93 mustang that had a 2.3 or if you can find one you can use the D9 bell from 79-81 carbed turbo 2.3 mustang.The 87-93 stangs used a Indirect clutch pull steup and the D9 is a direct pull bell but either one will work.
D.R.Ball:
mrskydog use a Mustang drive shaft or use a T-5 or C-4 slip yoke. You need to use a 1310 U-joint or use a 1330/1310 U-joint and use a Ford T-5 slip yoke with the Pinto driveshaft no need for a custom driveshaft.The Ford part numbers for the slip yoke is M-4841-B and the part number for the U-joint is M-4635-A As your local Ford dealer if they can order Ford Motorsports Parts .If you car has a C-4 you do not need these parts.
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