Mikey_Fc

Hello all, i just bought an 88 fc (na) and have been browsing around for more information on these cars. My plans with this car mostly involve lapping events and maybe some auto x but i dont think i will have it street legal. I was wondering how hard it is to swap out the na motor for the turbo fc motor? What kind of budget should i be sitting on? Most likey i will undertake the swap myself with the assistance of a couple buddys in my shop. Anyday now im going to start gutting the interior and fixing some minor issues just to have a nice rolling car (front hub is dead and seized). Anyways thats all for now, ill check back with my progress and pics and any input is appreciated.
Mike

7_rocket

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Welcome

Terrh

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welcome to the board

dufourmike

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Welcome to the board.

Answer to your question.

42.

its that easy.

It all depends on how hardcore you go. Full turbo-spec could take a couple full days even with all the parts and a couple guys, or a jspec keg swap could be done in 3 hours if you have a vert. depends on you, your parts, your cars condition and most importanly, your tools.

Vicious7

Is that a reference to Douglas Adam's Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy?

Welcome aboard, Mikey, and read the faqs--its very informative.

Mikey_Fc

Thanks for the welcoming guys.
My 88 na is not a vert, body is in top notch condition (120k's on the clock)
As far as the engine swap goes, i was leaning towards a TII fc engine.. got a couple quotes of around $750-$850 does this sound like its on par? Is this a good motor to swap in?? im not looking for crazy horsepower. Id like to sit on the 300hp mark.
I have pretty much every tool needed to do any kind of work on a car (i manage an auto repair center in pickering) we dont do much performance work mostly maintenance and repairs. With a TII swap would i have to swap the tranny aswell or will my na 5spd tranny work? ( i would change the clutch either way)
Mikey

R.P.M.

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If your looking to make 300hp, your N/A driveline probably wont last very long. Escpecially if your wanting to race it. To make sure it holds together you should find a Turbo tranny, driveshaft, differential, and axles.
Also, if you want to make 300hp on a stock block, your going to need to upgrade the turbo, fuel system and a way to control the ECU. The stock turbo will run out of breath around 260-270hp.
If you need any parts or info on the swap, then send me an email joe@rpmperformance.ca

Aaron Cake

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Also, check out the FAQ in the 2nd Gen forum. It covers this swap in great detail.

Terrh

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the N/A trannies are not quite so stout...

I can't make that much horsepower at the line and even with turbo stuff I've broken driveline parts on drag radials, so I'd definatly recommend a full turbo drivetrain.

There was a local guy here a few years ago that had a turbo n/a and didn't break stuff, he was making around 260whp I'd think... the car was fast.

Mikey_Fc

Just a little update, ive sourced out some parts and a full front clip from a TII, comes with hood, fenders, engine, tranny, ecu+uncut wiring. I will be ordering it this week, hopefully i'll beable to start the swap by next week, i'll keep you guys posted and get some pics up to see some progress.