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Old 08-29-2005, 06:52 PM   #1
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2.3 turbo in a 74 Midget

I want to put a 2.3 turbo engine from a SVO mustang into my '74 Midget. I am wondering what I would have to do? Would it be hard to bolt the engine and tranny in?
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Re: 2.3 turbo in a 74 Midget

As long as the engine and g'box physicaly fit in the engine bay then it can be done.

You will have to take a few measurements and maybe even hoist the engine in to see if it will fit first though.

Then there will be a lot of custom fabrication.
Everything from engine mounts to shiftlinkages.
Not to mention the huge upgrades you would need to do to the suspension, brakes and rear axle to handle what would be a huge increase in power over what the car was designed to take.
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Old 09-01-2005, 03:52 PM   #3
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I have found that the engine will fit with a few modification to the firewall and fenderwells. I'm now wondering about the grounding system in the car. I've been told that the car had a positive ground system. How could I change this to work with the engine and wiring/ECU of the turbo engine? Would it be a hard task to do this?
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