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  1. Racer_X

    Racer_X Maverick Hugger

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    Could a turbo charged 4cyl 2.3 like the one out of a SVO mustang fit in my maverick?

    Krzy idea huh :lolup:
     
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    yes...:tiphat:
     
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    yes its a Krzy idea? or yes one would fit?
     
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    Sure, the 2.3 would be a great motor, and FLY if you built it up with say, an Esslinger head, Weber carb setup, heavy cam, yadda yadda. Got the scratch? Would run you several thousand. Alternatively, why not build yourself a beefed up inline 6? Not something people see every day....

    Chris
     
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    Racer_X Maverick Hugger

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    oh i have a 250I6 i plan to beaf up, im just playing around with differnt ideas before i decide on on particular thing. but i think i will use my spare 250

    250I6:
    260h cam
    biggger intake and exhaust valves
    2bbl crb on adapter
    pertronix system
    headers
    port polish
    :chirp: vroom vroom
     
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    why swap in a turbo 4 when you can have a turbo 6? :)
     
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    250's are the original engines for my cars year, i dont want to run tha risk of blowing up one of them:D
     
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    check out some of the turbo builds over on fordsix, you could probably run a turbo on your stock engine if you keep the boost pressure on the low side and its a healthy engine to begin with

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    its a mustang but you get the idea
     
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    hmmm, interesting
     
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    there was a long thread a while back about inline 4 motor swaps. they were an optinal engine in brazil, you just need to get a hold of the motor mounts or make your own. but the final outcome was that the turbo or something took up too much room on the side of the engine and wouldnt fit between the shock towers
     
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    were can i find that thread? if it can be found
     
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    i was just looking but couldnt find it...

    but i remember it was a few pages long

    but maybe you'll be luckier with the search function then me
     
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