BlowinUp54B's Posted January 29, 2009 Report Share Posted January 29, 2009 2.3 Turbo I think? My friend picked one up that runs but won't boost. I am going to go over to his house tomorrow to help him find out what it is.. Seeing if anyone ever had experiences with these. http://i44.tinypic.com/v4ymxg.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turborusty Posted January 29, 2009 Report Share Posted January 29, 2009 Pinto with funny windows and a turbo............lucky him. Turborusty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lusion972 Posted January 29, 2009 Report Share Posted January 29, 2009 I had a xr4t-i...fun weird looking cars...cosworth is what it is. Turbo is probably shot.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garychoffmann Posted January 29, 2009 Report Share Posted January 29, 2009 I've been looking for an xr4ti dangit. Let me know if he wants to sell Also, check for vac leaks, wastegate etc. Same process you'd do on a quest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad Posted January 29, 2009 Report Share Posted January 29, 2009 PM Ernie, he's logged tons of miles and done lots of work on those... They are basicly a 2.3 turbo mustang SVO motor stuffed into a europian chassis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrazilBoy Posted January 29, 2009 Report Share Posted January 29, 2009 Here ya go.................................enjoy http://forum.merkurclub.com/forum/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gwadd85 Posted January 29, 2009 Report Share Posted January 29, 2009 yea. my friend has one of the 2.3t motors out of his dad's old merkur xr4ti, in a 2dr ranger!! its cammed, wiseco forged pistons, injectors(not sure of size) all engine mounts powdercoated, race port and polish, stage 3 clutch, explorer dif, mustang tranny. he had it dyno'd before the forged internals (before it blew lol) and it made 260 whp on 18 psi. he is now gonna run 25 psi on the wisecos and be in the easy 300 range to the wheels. he has a superchips tuning chip, and dyno tuned at his works motorsport shop. oh, and he just bought 10.5 inch rear rims!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joey_crandall Posted January 29, 2009 Report Share Posted January 29, 2009 i know its got the same turbo as alot of volvos the early 80s i belive its a 13c Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gwadd85 Posted January 29, 2009 Report Share Posted January 29, 2009 i know its got the same turbo as alot of volvos the early 80s i belive its a 13c i forgot to say, its a slightly bigger turbo. idk the size, not huge, 25 psi is gonna be the most for it, in the 300 range. motor can take 400, hes gonna get meth injection and perhaps bigger turbo and fuel support. Graham Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fanta Posted January 29, 2009 Report Share Posted January 29, 2009 2.3 Turbo I think? My friend picked one up that runs but won't boost. I am going to go over to his house tomorrow to help him find out what it is.. Seeing if anyone ever had experiences with these. http://i44.tinypic.com/v4ymxg.jpg My sister owns one 1985 Merkur XR4Ti. 2.3L I4 - none intercooled. Have him check out merkur club of america - they have a pretty decent forum, along with merkur desktop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fanta Posted January 29, 2009 Report Share Posted January 29, 2009 (edited) This is hers http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w102/mtcimpala/merkur001Medium.jpg Also, if you're friend is into drifting http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jpBzxWZukSQ Edited January 29, 2009 by Fanta Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MainstreaM Posted January 29, 2009 Report Share Posted January 29, 2009 Garrett t3, not a mitsu. Could come with .48 or .63 ex housing. I've got a couple laying around and an extra 2.3t manifold as well. Kane Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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