Starting the painfully slow process of restoring my '88 turbo. It'll be my first time taking apart everything, so I have many many questions that I'd like to ask in one post just for convenience. Hope it's ok with you guys and gals. As with many problems/issues, you guys need the skinny, so here's a quick sum:
-current engine dead (bgh, knocks, leaks, very high mileage, etc...) only runs at 10mph, litteraly.
-just bought a '92 turbo engine that has been rebuilt from block to head, to factory specs. (cheap). Seller discarded his install project, so engine has 0 miles as of rebuilt.
-does not come with harness, cps, and many other stuff. But does come with turbo (phew).
My questions:
-which wiring harness would I need ('88 harness, or '92 harness?)? I think the harnesses has a slight difference so I don't know which one I should look for.
-It'll be an auto. So, '88 ECU or '92 ECU. Does it even matter which year for automatic tranny ECU's?
-Head and block we're put together. However, I want to put a MHG, so would I need to re-lap (re-machine) the head when I take it out to replace the HG? (remember engine hasn't been dropped, so 0 miles)
-Would like to get turbo trimmed, so where would be best to get it trimmed, price range and time range? (I live in Sea-Tac area, WA).
Engine install/uninstall (am searching in the write-up's section, but would like to hear any other tips):
-Would I need to take tranny out when pulling my dead engine out? Can't tranny be supported, if yes, what to use for support?
-Last but not least, can't I do this by myself?
Throw at me whatever you got. I know I'll feel proud if I can complete this project (with your helps). Thanks in advance. :naughty:
-current engine dead (bgh, knocks, leaks, very high mileage, etc...) only runs at 10mph, litteraly.
-just bought a '92 turbo engine that has been rebuilt from block to head, to factory specs. (cheap). Seller discarded his install project, so engine has 0 miles as of rebuilt.
-does not come with harness, cps, and many other stuff. But does come with turbo (phew).
My questions:
-which wiring harness would I need ('88 harness, or '92 harness?)? I think the harnesses has a slight difference so I don't know which one I should look for.
-It'll be an auto. So, '88 ECU or '92 ECU. Does it even matter which year for automatic tranny ECU's?
-Head and block we're put together. However, I want to put a MHG, so would I need to re-lap (re-machine) the head when I take it out to replace the HG? (remember engine hasn't been dropped, so 0 miles)
-Would like to get turbo trimmed, so where would be best to get it trimmed, price range and time range? (I live in Sea-Tac area, WA).
Engine install/uninstall (am searching in the write-up's section, but would like to hear any other tips):
-Would I need to take tranny out when pulling my dead engine out? Can't tranny be supported, if yes, what to use for support?
-Last but not least, can't I do this by myself?
Throw at me whatever you got. I know I'll feel proud if I can complete this project (with your helps). Thanks in advance. :naughty: