hey i got a 96 2.0 also and i got an aem cold air intake.Those are actually functional. i could actuallu feel the hp difference.
2.0L performance
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My exhaust split at the connection to the resonator (the first one), and all the seams from there back are rotted and on the verge of goin bye bye.
I just ordered a PaceSetter Big Bore MONZA cat back system. From what I have heard, and read, it is a very good system... i should have it early next week, and I will post some pics and let you all know how much better/worse it is.
With the way the exhuast is now, my fuel consumption has doubled, and my performance has been reduced... good thing i have anohter car i can drive, i can't stand how loud it is!
Also, reading though this thread, it looks like I am also going to be upgrading my ECU soon too, that hopefully will make some differnces
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according to aw4reel, these 2.0L 8V engines have a forged crank and rods... so will they hold up to a 10-15psi turbo nicely??? my buddy has a 84 SVO mustang, and he says that i shouldn't look at aftermarket turbos, as the engine can't handle them without forged pistons and stuff... (i guess maybe i just answered my question, since he said forged pistons, and this has rods and crank) Is this a bad idea to turbo these engines? I dont want to do extensive mods like engine swaps, i thought a turbo mod would be a good idea... ideas?
I just ordered a PaceSetter Big Bore MONZA cat back system. From what I have heard, and read, it is a very good system... i should have it early next week, and I will post some pics and let you all know how much better/worse it is.
With the way the exhuast is now, my fuel consumption has doubled, and my performance has been reduced... good thing i have anohter car i can drive, i can't stand how loud it is!
Also, reading though this thread, it looks like I am also going to be upgrading my ECU soon too, that hopefully will make some differnces
-- off topic a little --
according to aw4reel, these 2.0L 8V engines have a forged crank and rods... so will they hold up to a 10-15psi turbo nicely??? my buddy has a 84 SVO mustang, and he says that i shouldn't look at aftermarket turbos, as the engine can't handle them without forged pistons and stuff... (i guess maybe i just answered my question, since he said forged pistons, and this has rods and crank) Is this a bad idea to turbo these engines? I dont want to do extensive mods like engine swaps, i thought a turbo mod would be a good idea... ideas?
actually the ABA engine can handle about 14psi boost with ecu chip upgrade. But if you want to go with a turbo kit they are around $2100 and up so you might as well save up the $450 extra for JE forged pistons, and hone the cylinders, and replace the main, and rod bearings(this is what i am in the process of doing) check out www.autohausaz.com the cheapest OEM and OES parts available. but if you just want to turbo stay around 14 psi as safe measure and use a full synthetic oil. whats also nice is this block has actual oil squirters which keep the pistons cool and well lubed
i know i type too much. if you plan on using nos with turbo you need pistons. but your buddy is wrong in this case. i had a KIA RX-V 1.6l stock with ecu and aftermarket turbo kit pushing 11psi 142mph top speed... mustangs hated me on the highway.....1 - 20 of 21 Posts
