My 86 Cougar (2.3T swapped) thread (long and lots of pics)

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My 86 Cougar (2.3T swapped) thread (long and lots of pics)

Reply #75 – October 08, 2011, 10:18:26 PM

3" exhaust is done! It sits just a tad low, but doesn't se over speed bumps. It is pretty quiet inside unless giving it a lot of gas.

My 86 Cougar (2.3T swapped) thread (long and lots of pics)

Reply #76 – October 08, 2011, 11:25:59 PM

Woohoo! Alright man, cool stuff! I can't wait to get the standalone engine management installed on mine so I can drive it down there.

My 86 Cougar (2.3T swapped) thread (long and lots of pics)

Reply #77 – December 04, 2011, 10:25:16 PM

I ordered an AEM wideband last week and got it installed today. I like it!

My 86 Cougar (2.3T swapped) thread (long and lots of pics)

Reply #78 – December 12, 2011, 11:44:45 PM

like this build also like how you are making the car light but you didnt go as far as i did lol keep working

My 86 Cougar (2.3T swapped) thread (long and lots of pics)

Reply #79 – January 31, 2012, 07:19:27 PM

Since the last update, I have installed a Stinger dual piston BOV, upped the boost to 17 psi and rattle canned it semi gloss black. The car is a bunch more fun to drive now.

Please excuse the copper 90 degree bend. I installed it straight first but had clearance issues with the throttle cable.

My 86 Cougar (2.3T swapped) thread (long and lots of pics)

Reply #80 – January 31, 2012, 08:32:34 PM

Sweet. I love cheap paint jobs!

Travis

My 86 Cougar (2.3T swapped) thread (long and lots of pics)

Reply #81 – September 10, 2012, 03:20:03 PM

Wow, it has been a while since I have updated this but I guess I haven't done anything to the car. Bought some A pillar gauges (one at a time because I don't have a lot to spend) and a pillar pod. I finally got around to painting the pod and here is how it looks. I am pretty happy with it. It will hopefully be installed in the next couple of weeks and I will post some installed pics then.

My 86 Cougar (2.3T swapped) thread (long and lots of pics)

Reply #82 – September 10, 2012, 04:39:29 PM

Looks good!!

My 86 Cougar (2.3T swapped) thread (long and lots of pics)

Reply #83 – September 11, 2012, 08:15:46 AM

Gotta love the twin pod A-pillar.....for a 94 and up mustang I believe.

Travis

My 86 Cougar (2.3T swapped) thread (long and lots of pics)

Reply #84 – September 27, 2012, 01:29:53 PM

Yeah, its the 94+ pillar pod. Not the greatest fit, but not bad either. I finished it up today.

This is what they look like lit up. They have 7 different colors, but this green matches the dash well.

I also like the red, so I built a red tripminder to match and may be switching the dash lighting to red...

My 86 Cougar (2.3T swapped) thread (long and lots of pics)

Reply #85 – September 27, 2012, 03:36:21 PM

Awesome work. Looks great. I have thought about doing that. maybe when the 5.8 is done.

My 86 Cougar (2.3T swapped) thread (long and lots of pics)

Reply #86 – September 27, 2012, 05:10:07 PM

Looks real good!! What gauges are those? I had thought of using either SW Cobalts or the ones that change colors when they reach programable settings.

My 86 Cougar (2.3T swapped) thread (long and lots of pics)

Reply #87 – September 27, 2012, 11:25:21 PM

I dig it very cool

My 86 Cougar (2.3T swapped) thread (long and lots of pics)

Reply #88 – September 28, 2012, 12:42:26 AM

Looks good!

My 86 Cougar (2.3T swapped) thread (long and lots of pics)

Reply #89 – September 28, 2012, 08:38:56 AM

Thanks guys. The gauges are Glowshift boost and fuel pressure. They aren't anything fancy. The gauges, pod, paint, and wiring only cost me about $150. My car is a budget, bang for the buck car so they work well for me.