I was wondering how hard it was to install? Also where do you get them, and are they *for* the TBird, or do you get the mustang one?
Where is it? I would assume it is close to the fuel bar, but I'm not sure... Thanks,
The FPR is on the fuel rail, just in front of the upper intake. It is held on by 3 small allen bolts facing down. The Kirban is a direct bolt on replacement. I got mind at JDs, see the Vendors Page for a link. It is the one for Mustangs, 86-93. See here:
http://www.jdsperformance.com/index.asp?...9&fcmd=cat
It isn't hard to install, just a PITA to get at the bolts. I use a 3/4" long piece of the right size allen wrench stuck in the right sized 1/4 drive socket and 1/4 drive ratchet.
Others have different approaches. You do not have to remove the upper intake or the fuel rail.
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88 TC X 2, 86 SVO, mods list at
http://www.turbotbird.com/showroom/pd_88tc.htm
Why do you guys use the Kirban over the Motorcraft one? Better? Adjustable? ... Thanks,
I use it for 2 reasons: high quality, and adjustability. Often, if you increase boost pressure, you will have to increase fuel pressure to keep the motor rich enough.
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Jeff Korn
88 Turbo Coupe: Intake and exhaust mods, T3 turbo at 20 psi, forced air intercooler, water injection, bypass valve, Ranger roller cam, subframes, etc., etc.. // 86 Tbird 5.0 (original owner): intake, exhaust, valvetrain mods, 100 HP nitrous, ignition, gears, suspension, etc., etc.... // 91 Escort: Bone stock winter car // 00 Windstar (wifes vehicle)
I just installed a Kirbin FPR today. I was surprised at how easy it was! First, unbolt your distributor cap an move it out of the way. I used both a 5/32" short arm and long arm allen wrench for the FPR screws. The long one came in real handy when accessing the back screw. I just used a pair of pliers to get a grip on the stubby portion of the allen wrench. Once installed, you'll need a 7/16" open end to loosen the locking nut on the adjusting screw of the FPR and a 1/8" allen to adjust the pressure. Mine was set at 18 psi out of the box, way to low to even idle!
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Jim Portteus
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86 Turbo Coupe, LA3 w/ Intercooler and Larger VAM, Gillis Valve, 2 1/2" Downpipe to 2" Duals w/ 18" Glasspacks, 245/50R16's, 140MPH Speedo and new paint.