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[FHPSTANG1 at aol.com]

First night at the track for the 2.3L Turbo (Originally MERKUR motor) 86/89 
mustang. It kept running mid 15's. We discovered a burnt coil wire, and 
swapped one out with another car. It then ran high 14's. Best time so far 
14.61 @ 93.9 Mph. 

The only mods so far are a free flowing exhaust (The muffler fell off), 16º 
of Cam retard, 10 initial spark timing, and 15psi boost. Shift points are at 
6K rpm using a 4+1 (Straight Six 5 speed Manual tranny). Launches are at 4K. 
and this is on a peg legged 195/75R14 tire, 3.73 7.5" rear end. Other than 
that, the motor is STOCK.... LOL.

What does a stock Merkur XR4Ti run? Or one with similar Mods.. 

I just would like to say thanks to the list members that have helped this 
project along the way. Total cost so far (Including price of car) is $600. 
Not bad.. $600 running 14's. Next I will be working on my 79 Twin Turbo 5.0 
EFI project, and I know I will need help with that one! 

John Miller
91 FHP Special Service
86/89 stang & 2.3L Turbo Merkur motor Hybrid
84 GT350 5.0 T-Top
79 Twin Turbo EFI 5.0 PROJECT