1983/84 GT Turbo stocker build

hutt1 · 06-02-2015, 01:04 PM

Update: We found a huge problem that we thought was the ignition systems fault but more than likely it was fuel delivery or lack there of(because of a broken baffle in the tank) So we changed to a fuel cell and a Holley EFI pump. We always had fuel pressure with the car sitting still or on jack stands and as soon as any motion was added it would loose pressure and prime at the end.
The Next thing after 4 tries with the Megasquirt this year, we have installed a Holley HP EFI system and are waiting on the new magnetic pickup distributor and we will be able to fire the engine again.. Might get to go racing very soon with this car.....

HandOverFist · 06-02-2015, 01:08 PM

Glad your on the way. I'll be bringing the Mustang to BG Saturday...maybe I can get it to run the index.

hutt1 · 06-02-2015, 04:32 PM

Thats all we are hoping for now... Then we can play.. Good luck and hope to see you there

dond409 · 07-12-2015, 05:14 PM

Don't leave us hanging. What is going on with this build?

hutt1 · 07-13-2015, 05:01 PM

WE have changed directions with the computer and have installed a HOLLEY HP EFI system, A 5 gallon fuel cell and a Holley EFI fuel pump. Thanks to Mr Benoit with all your help on this project.. We are going this week to get a basic tune and then maybe to the track this weekend if things work out.. `The short block is wasted with my lack of tuning ability.. But i have a new one ready to assemble but i want to get a basic set up first and then install the new short block and turbo so I don't tear it up .. I'm supposed to take the car to the tuner wed night and Ill keep you guys informed..
Thanks

Scott

fred goodwin · 07-29-2015, 07:31 PM

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Originally Posted by hutt1

WE have changed directions with the computer and have installed a HOLLEY HP EFI system, A 5 gallon fuel cell and a Holley EFI fuel pump. Thanks to Mr Benoit with all your help on this project.. We are going this week to get a basic tune and then maybe to the track this weekend if things work out.. `The short block is wasted with my lack of tuning ability.. But i have a new one ready to assemble but i want to get a basic set up first and then install the new short block and turbo so I don't tear it up .. I'm supposed to take the car to the tuner wed night and Ill keep you guys informed..
Thanks

Scott

I too am very interested in this build,im still trying to figure out the tuning of these 2.3 turbo cars as well.

hutt1 · 08-25-2015, 08:13 AM

After looking at everything we had to finish our new short block due to the stock pistons.so we are gonna be down a few more weeks then we are going to test for next year.. Ill keep everyone informed on the progress..

Scott

06-02-2015, 01:04 PM	#1
hutt1 Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Portland, Tn Posts: 123 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: 1983/84 GT Turbo stocker build Update: We found a huge problem that we thought was the ignition systems fault but more than likely it was fuel delivery or lack there of(because of a broken baffle in the tank) So we changed to a fuel cell and a Holley EFI pump. We always had fuel pressure with the car sitting still or on jack stands and as soon as any motion was added it would loose pressure and prime at the end. The Next thing after 4 tries with the Megasquirt this year, we have installed a Holley HP EFI system and are waiting on the new magnetic pickup distributor and we will be able to fire the engine again.. Might get to go racing very soon with this car.....

06-02-2015, 01:08 PM	#2
HandOverFist VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Gulf Breeze, FL Posts: 1,651 Likes: 8 Liked 33 Times in 16 Posts	Re: 1983/84 GT Turbo stocker build Glad your on the way. I'll be bringing the Mustang to BG Saturday...maybe I can get it to run the index. __________________ Rich Taylor I/SA - 321

06-02-2015, 04:32 PM	#3
hutt1 Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Portland, Tn Posts: 123 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: 1983/84 GT Turbo stocker build Thats all we are hoping for now... Then we can play.. Good luck and hope to see you there

07-12-2015, 05:14 PM	#4
dond409 Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Syracuse, NY Posts: 21 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: 1983/84 GT Turbo stocker build Don't leave us hanging. What is going on with this build?

07-13-2015, 05:01 PM	#5
hutt1 Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Portland, Tn Posts: 123 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: 1983/84 GT Turbo stocker build WE have changed directions with the computer and have installed a HOLLEY HP EFI system, A 5 gallon fuel cell and a Holley EFI fuel pump. Thanks to Mr Benoit with all your help on this project.. We are going this week to get a basic tune and then maybe to the track this weekend if things work out.. `The short block is wasted with my lack of tuning ability.. But i have a new one ready to assemble but i want to get a basic set up first and then install the new short block and turbo so I don't tear it up .. I'm supposed to take the car to the tuner wed night and Ill keep you guys informed.. Thanks Scott

08-25-2015, 08:13 AM	#7
hutt1 Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Portland, Tn Posts: 123 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: 1983/84 GT Turbo stocker build After looking at everything we had to finish our new short block due to the stock pistons.so we are gonna be down a few more weeks then we are going to test for next year.. Ill keep everyone informed on the progress.. Scott