Merkur Xr4ti engine into a 2.3L 1990 Mustang?

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msolyom@gmail.com - 29 Jul 2006 01:18 GMT

Hi, a buddy of mine is giving me his engine, as he wrecked his old
Merkur. I'm looking to throw the turbocharged 2.3 L SOHC into my car,
and I'm not finding too much info on this project. If anyone's had any
experience with this, is there anything I should know about? From what
I understand, this engine is the same as was used in the mid-80's SVO.
Thanks,
-Mike

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Backyard Mechanic - 30 Jul 2006 19:23 GMT

> Hi, a buddy of mine is giving me his engine, as he wrecked his old
> Merkur. I'm looking to throw the turbocharged 2.3 L SOHC into my car,
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> Thanks,
> -Mike

Just about the same except for the engine specs.. same with TC and XR-7

Have to swap out the PCM and its harness, as well.

Not really worth it, unless you like the novelty and challenge..

And I know...I've done three of them, for various reasons

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WindsorFox[SS] - 30 Jul 2006 19:57 GMT

>> Hi, a buddy of mine is giving me his engine, as he wrecked his old
>> Merkur. I'm looking to throw the turbocharged 2.3 L SOHC into my car,
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> And I know...I've done three of them, for various reasons

Novelty, challenge and a combination of the two??

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.boB - 30 Jul 2006 23:06 GMT

> Not really worth it, unless you like the novelty and challenge..
>
> And I know...I've done three of them, for various reasons

Why do you say that? I'm thinking of putting this combo in my '66 Mustang coupe.
Partly because it would be a novelty (never seen one), and partly because I think
it would be a nice daily driver. The gas mileage from the V8 isn't all that good.

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