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sleeper_inc · 02-20-2009, 10:17 PM

I would grab EVERYTHING under the hood there.

To test a turbo, grab the shaft and wiggle it side to side and in and out. If there is little to no side to side it's good, if it pulls in and out, it needs a rebuild.

That car has a NPR intercooler in it, it's not the best but it is VERY good, so grab it as well.

Parts for these cars are easy to find if you know where to look

02-20-2009, 10:17 PM	#8
sleeper_inc 6th Gear Member 1988 FORD Mustang Join Date: Sep 2006 Vehicle: 1988, Mustang, LX Location: Regina Beach, Sask Posts: 9,965	I would grab EVERYTHING under the hood there. To test a turbo, grab the shaft and wiggle it side to side and in and out. If there is little to no side to side it's good, if it pulls in and out, it needs a rebuild. That car has a NPR intercooler in it, it's not the best but it is VERY good, so grab it as well. Parts for these cars are easy to find if you know where to look __________________ 1988 Mustang LX Ex 2.3 N/A car, was a 2.3 turbo, now getting a complete forged & stroked 408W, shooting for a TT setup 1992 GMC Sonoma 4x4 185,000km's\|4.3 auto\|current DD getting 24mpg 1991 Mazda MX6 DX 299,000 km's (over 186K miles)\| TOTALED!