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Author Topic: what do i need to do to put a turbo coupe in my 73 2.0 runabout  (Read 1087 times)

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Offline little red

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what do i need to do to put a turbo coupe in my 73 2.0 runabout
« on: September 05, 2009, 01:40:14 PM »
hey is there any body out there who has put a 2.3t in to  a 2.0 body . If so can you help me out .ineed to know a few thing .Like what motor mount,oil pan,is there hood clearce problems . Also anything else that im over looking . It would be greatly appreciated
whats up peps I own 73 runabout 2.3t swap, spd, pimp ecu, subframe connectors. Ive had this car for 10yrs and have done the work my self the car has been in my family for 30yrs. Alway looking for parts and I have a few my self too, please feel free to message me

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Re: what do i need to do to put a turbo coupe in my 73 2.0 runabout
« Reply #1 on: September 05, 2009, 01:55:26 PM »
I have a 2.3 Turbo in my 73, you'll need engine mounts, oil pan, pick up,hood is not a problem with a rotated intake or cut a few hood supports. find a thin rad since the early cars have a straight core support..

Here's my junk with a 2.3 turbo But the firewall is moved back 3 1/2"..
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