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Page 1: current specs and exterior pics
Page 2: engine, dyno, and interior pics
page 3: day of purchase details (Feb. 2006)
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Current pics and specs:
1989 Ford XR4RS (modified Merkur XR4TI)
rwhp/rwtq: old combo was 179.9 rwhp, 219.9 ft/lbs rwtq (on Mustang dyno with the clutch slipping, the afr way rich, and slightly heatsoaked)
Engine: Original Ford 2.3 liter turbo, .60/.48 T3 turbo w/Cosworth turbine housing @ 17psi, Cosworth 2wd intercooler, Rapido SVO ecu, big VAM w/K&N cone filter, 40bob gutted/ported/knife'd intakes, lightly ported head, ported E6 manifold, full 3" exhaust w/mandrel bent downpipe, high-flow cat, Borla XR1 muffler, Saab 900 Turbo radiator/fan conversion.
Tranny & running gear: Stock T9 5 speed, 3.15 BMW E36 LSD rear diff conversion.
Chassis and suspension: Deflex urethane front and rear bushings, solid mounted rear beam and differential, Spax -20mm lowering springs and adjustable dampers, Rapido 28.5mm front & 19mm rear sway bars, OMP front strut brace.
Brakes: JVAB 283mm x 1.25" 2 piece front rotors with Wilwood 4x1.62" FBSL calipers; SSBC vented rear disc conversion.
Wheels & tires: 17x7 Team Dynamics ProRace2s with 215/40s, 16x7 ARE 5 Stars with 205/45s, sets of 15x7 and 16x8 Enkei 92s yet to be fitted.
Paint and body: Stock Diamond white, sunroof, custom front bumper conversion, Cosworth replica grille, arch kit, and RS upper & RS500 lower rear spoilers, and euro glass headlights.
Interior, comfort, & convenience: Worn and cracked original tan leather seats, white face electroluminescent gauge faces which includes the 150mph speedo, Sparco aluminum pedals, Wheelskins leather steering wheel wrap, leather shift boot, leather shift knob, Rapido armrest/cupholder, stock am/fm cassette deck and amp.
Plans & parts (just waiting for time to install): LC-1 wideband O2 monitor, A-pillar twin gauge pod, Autometer Lunar series EGT, oil pressure, water temp, boost, and AFR gauges, Raven black interior conversion, Recaro sport seats, T5 conversion w/Spec stage 3+ clutch, rear strut tower/harness bar, and more.
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Older pics:
'87.5 bi-wing hatch, AVO -40mm springs, ALT AT-180 16x7 wheels, homemade grille.
You can also visit my fquick page to see more about my '70 Mach 1 and '89 XR4RS
