Power Levels and Swap Questions

Sendero · 08-22-2006, 08:29 PM

After some seat time in Lee's SVO, I've contemplated the idea of a SVO as a (road) track car. What kind of HP/Torque numbers can you obtain without going radical and reducing reliability.

89-93 2.3L Fox Bodies, how hard would it be to swap the SVO Engine (with all the supporting electronics)? Can I use the harness out of the newer body along with a Turbo T'bird coupe? I understand that the drivetrain would be a little bit different, but keep in mind that most of the stuff would be swapped out anyway.

coupe · 08-22-2006, 08:59 PM

You'll be well into a nice SVO by the time you get a swap into a "regular" stang. I wouldn't bother with it. But many people try.

I know two guys in B'ham area who each have SVO's one is an '84 with all '86 updates; he's owned it since new. The other is an '86.

Both of the cars have T3/T4 turbo, front-mount ic, exhaust, fuel pump, A237 (FRPP) cam, and supporting hardware. At blakes, they lay down right around 300 to the tires. I've seen them go low 13's...perfectly streetable too.

The SVOCA is having a dyno day at Walker Dynotune in two weeks (Fri Sept. 1st):

List of participants

and

Dyno-day info

QWKSNKE · 08-23-2006, 05:14 AM

There is a 86 SVO on street car forums for 3800 obo. I believe the guy is in alabama too

http://www.streetcarforums.com/showt...&highlight=svo

SvoBrown · 08-23-2006, 11:33 PM

http://projecthp.ford23.com/
This guy has done alot of stuff with mustangs and even sells some parts as bolt on. Has a few writeup on how to and what he has done with very little money involed. There are lots of 2.3 swaps on google with even more info.
I tried to find the one on 140cilx that was done a few years ago. It is a road race/daily driver mustang lx. He was on a very tight budget also.
http://projecthp.ford23.com/TechMain.html
Good info
http://www.geocities.com/schlodessssu/steves84.htm
This sucker know some stuff.

rtusnake · 08-24-2006, 12:49 AM

Thats where I am getting all my info from. Going to do a turbo swap into my 93 from a 85 merkur. I like the svo's but they just don't look as good as a newer fox lx to me.

SvoBrown · 08-25-2006, 01:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by coupe

You'll be well into a nice SVO by the time you get a swap into a "regular" stang.
The SVOCA is having a dyno day at Walker Dynotune in two weeks (Fri Sept. 1st):

List of participants

and

Dyno-day info

Coupe, you going t be there?

Any Stang people going to be there? More than welcome to show up and watch some 20 year old cars blow some oil out the dip stick. Very fun group to hang with.

When I get my A/F fixed I will drive mine all the time. Still rich in the lower rpms when starting boost. Other than that it's a good drive with the Ebach springs and 250 hp at 16 psi. Still get 22 mpg running rich as crap.

Some svo's have over 150k on the stock engine. Still you have to like the look to want the car.

coupe · 08-28-2006, 08:33 AM

I think the SVO and '93 Cobra are the best looking Foxes.

Regardless, I won't make the SVOCA dyno day because I have to work

I'll probably make the MCA show and SVO reunion either Sat. or Sun for some time.

CrimsonGT · 08-29-2006, 08:12 PM

hey kerry,
cool websites
I'm getting done with the body work on my 88 lx but I will need to find a hood soon to get it all back together for paint.
I have been reading up on the 2.3 turbos and i'm very interested in doing the swap
I'll pm you when I'm ready for you to come look at my car

QWKSNKE · 09-07-2006, 08:31 PM

So are the Cummins Diesel turbos and the stinger headers worth the hassle or would a simple t3/t4 hybrid upgrade be equvalent? Which is more cost effective?

SvoBrown · 09-07-2006, 10:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by QWKSNKE

So are the Cummins Diesel turbos and the stinger headers worth the hassle or would a simple t3/t4 hybrid upgrade be equvalent? Which is more cost effective?

Stock location is the simple way to go. New oil line and then exhaust and intercooler piping. If you have lots of extra time and a cheap turbo off a cummins then that is a good route.

Time verse money on that question.

Coupe! How much does a rebuilt t3t4 with some added bells go for???

08-22-2006, 08:29 PM	#1
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08-22-2006, 08:59 PM	#2
coupe Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 6,313	You'll be well into a nice SVO by the time you get a swap into a "regular" stang. I wouldn't bother with it. But many people try. I know two guys in B'ham area who each have SVO's one is an '84 with all '86 updates; he's owned it since new. The other is an '86. Both of the cars have T3/T4 turbo, front-mount ic, exhaust, fuel pump, A237 (FRPP) cam, and supporting hardware. At blakes, they lay down right around 300 to the tires. I've seen them go low 13's...perfectly streetable too. The SVOCA is having a dyno day at Walker Dynotune in two weeks (Fri Sept. 1st): List of participants and Dyno-day info __________________ " If you can't explain it simply, you don't understand it well enough. " - Albert Einstein Last edited by coupe; 08-22-2006 at 09:07 PM.

08-23-2006, 05:14 AM	#3
QWKSNKE 3v's are slow Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Here and There Posts: 17,152	There is a 86 SVO on street car forums for 3800 obo. I believe the guy is in alabama too http://www.streetcarforums.com/showt...&highlight=svo __________________ 2009 Porsche Carrera S 2008 ///AMG C63.. Eurocharge Tune. RIP 2019 AMG GLC43..wife's 03 F250 SD.. Edge Evo, AFE Stage 1 CAI 08 GT. JBA axle back, FRPP springs, FRPP swaybars.. daughter's 01 Cobra vert... wife's I need a new toy

08-23-2006, 11:33 PM	#4
SvoBrown Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Graham AL Posts: 1,461	http://projecthp.ford23.com/ This guy has done alot of stuff with mustangs and even sells some parts as bolt on. Has a few writeup on how to and what he has done with very little money involed. There are lots of 2.3 swaps on google with even more info. I tried to find the one on 140cilx that was done a few years ago. It is a road race/daily driver mustang lx. He was on a very tight budget also. http://projecthp.ford23.com/TechMain.html Good info http://www.geocities.com/schlodessssu/steves84.htm This sucker know some stuff. __________________ ''Life's tough... it's even tougher if you're stupid.'' - - John Wayne Last edited by SvoBrown; 08-26-2006 at 11:53 AM.

08-24-2006, 12:49 AM	#5
rtusnake Halfshaft Killer Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: The Kingdom Posts: 3,910	Thats where I am getting all my info from. Going to do a turbo swap into my 93 from a 85 merkur. I like the svo's but they just don't look as good as a newer fox lx to me. __________________ 03 Cobra 06 F250 (\__/) (='.'=) (")_(")

08-28-2006, 08:33 AM	#7
coupe Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 6,313	I think the SVO and '93 Cobra are the best looking Foxes. Regardless, I won't make the SVOCA dyno day because I have to work I'll probably make the MCA show and SVO reunion either Sat. or Sun for some time. __________________ " If you can't explain it simply, you don't understand it well enough. " - Albert Einstein

08-29-2006, 08:12 PM	#8
CrimsonGT Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: tallapoosa, Ga Posts: 137	hey kerry, cool websites I'm getting done with the body work on my 88 lx but I will need to find a hood soon to get it all back together for paint. I have been reading up on the 2.3 turbos and i'm very interested in doing the swap I'll pm you when I'm ready for you to come look at my car __________________ 2008 ford edge 1999 toyota solara v6 88 mustang lx v8 conversion (my on going project )

09-07-2006, 08:31 PM	#9
QWKSNKE 3v's are slow Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Here and There Posts: 17,152	So are the Cummins Diesel turbos and the stinger headers worth the hassle or would a simple t3/t4 hybrid upgrade be equvalent? Which is more cost effective?