1978 Ford Courier Turbo 2.3 Swap

1978 Ford Other Pickups

Technical specifications of Ford Other Pickups 1978

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Item location: Saint Paul Park, Minnesota, United States
Make: Ford
Model: Other Pickups
Type: Standard Cab Pickup
Trim: 1978 Ford Courier 2.3 Turbo
Year: 1978
Mileage: 100,000
VIN: SGTBUU41519
Color: Blue
Fuel: Gasoline
Transmission: Automatic
Drive type: RWD
Interior color: Blue
Safety options: Seat Belts
Options: Cassette Player
Vehicle Title: Clear
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Car description

This courier has a full engine/auto-trans/harness/ecu swap from a 1986 turbo coupe. It is a turn key driveable truck. except the cooling fan is activated by a switch as well as the AEM methanol injection (Not required to run at current boost level/tune). I bought it from the previous owner who did most of the swap. but gave up when it came time to wire and install a fuel system on the truck. The truck sat in his garage for over 10 years after it was painted. and the 2. 3 Turbo engine/trans/harness/computer came from a well maintained 1986 turbocoupe that was rear ended. The previous owner installed all new steering components and brakes as well. The majority of the Turbocoupe engine harness is all there still. and none of the wires have been pruned yet. The previous owner installed a mazda front grill and head lights. and tucked the turn signals behind the grille. The box is a smooth sided sundowner box with out all the tie-down cleats these trucks usually had. The box does have a spray on bed liner. New parts installed by me:Griffin Aluminum radiatorMishimoto cooling fanspeedway motors aluminum thermostat housingsummit aluminum trans coolerOil filter relocation kitNew custom 2 piece drive shaft (Balanced etc)Autometer Cobalt water temp. oil pressure and boost gaugesB&M star shifterWalbro 255 inline fuel pumpEthanol compatible fuel filterEFI compatible rubber fuel line (Where there was previously old fuel hoses. stock steel hardlines still being used along the frame. )Grimmspeed Manual Boost ControllerAEM Progressive Methanol injection (I installed this because this 2. 3T isn't equipped with an intercooler. but it isn't required. you will feel a difference with it on though)stock down pipe. blown up to 3" under the cab with a turn down under the bed (The turbo whistle/whoosh noises are extremely noticeable haha)New GM 2 wire alternatorThe bad:The inner rockers of the cab have some rust (It's just flat steel. it wouldn't take much to fix it). but the outer side of the rockers is solidThe truck sat around the previous owners garage for over 10 years. so naturally it has some scratches (I have a couple cans of paint to go with the truck)LF parking light doesn't work. but I think it's just a bad socket. The truck runs and drives great. I drove it to rockfalls raceway in elk mound WI from St. Paul MN with out an issue. made multiple passes and then drove it home with out an issue. I had big plans for this little pick up. but I don't drive it and now I need the garage space for other things. I'm hoping someone will buy it and enjoy it!

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