[Kickingwing519]

Hey guys. Just bought a TC for $1200 It has 140000 on her. My first car was an 83 TC and was probably the funnist car ive owned. Right now im in Baghdad, so i havent seen the car in person. All im doing is thinking of ways to make here beautiful again, and bring the ponys back. Here is what i have planned thus far... Please somone with 2.3 knowledge tell me wht the best route for me to take is.
Stage zero
Oil change (Castrol 10w30)X4) $010.00
Oil Filter (Fram) $004.00
Autolite 764 plugs set to .030 inches and Motorcraft wires $026.00
Lucus for manuel Transmission w/ transmssion fluid $015.00
REDLINE Differental fluid $008.00
Stage zero TOTAL $063.00
Stage I
Home made ram-air (PVC pipe) $080.00
K&N air filter part# re-0930 $042.99
3" downpipe $079.00
T3/T04 turbo $own
Ric Gillis boost controller $049.99
Stage I TOTAL $251.98
Stage II
Summit D wheels (15x7)x4) $147.66
265/60R15 BFG Radial T/A (x4) $399.80
Eibach PRO SPRING KIT $235.99
Stage II TOTAL $783.45
Stage III
T-5 rebuild kit (Ford Racing) $249.95
Hurst T-5 short throw shifter $186.75
New paint job (macco???) $300.00
Stage III TOTAL $736.70
Stage IV
Ported E6 exhaust manifold $090.00
Roller Cam from Ranger $185.00
Tubular rear control arms $154.49
Summit sub fram connectors $075.99
Aluminum drive shaft (Ford Racing) $229.99
Drive shaft loop (summit) $030.99
Protram Electric fan $139.95
Stage IV TOTAL $906.41
Stage V
A piller pod (summit) $030.99
E-boost2
$2??.??
Air/fuel gague $095.00
Summit D wheels (15x8(x2) $073.98
265/60R15 BFG Drag radial (x2) $331.98
Stage V TOTAL $731.95
Stage VI
NOS Power fogger wet EFI kit $639.95
Stage VI TOTAL $639.95
GRAND TOTAL OF (DO I REALLY WANT TO KNOW???) $4113.44

I would like to get the parts before i come home, so its just bolt and play.Probably wont hit stage 4-6 till im out of the military. Hopfully Have my young ones to help me with it... Going to try and make it a family project.
Thank you all. this is an awesome website
-Steeg out

[Mischief]

Sounds like you have some decent ideas. I have a 87 T-bird TC and I love it. I would use Royal Purple or Mobile 1 Full Synth. Those are what I run in my car, they're better for the high mileage older engines and their turbo's longevity. Your oil filter is a terrible call. I wouldn't put FRAM on a lawn mower. Royal Purple makes a nice filter, as does K&N. Wix makes an amazing filter because it has a retainer gasket inside the filter to keep some of the oil in it at all times so when you start your car you get a wet start. I would get a bigger turbo, these engines can push out a ton of power as they are. Make sure you get some good rings and gaskets for your rebuild, a better oil pump ect. It's easy to make these 250hp to 300hp engines. I would get a 5 speed and the 3.73 or the 3.5 rear end our of a T-Bird TC.

[OHC230]

Sounds like you have some decent ideas.

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