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hi, what are the diffrences in the n-a 88 mustang 2.3 bottom end, to a turbo bottom end, besides pistons is everything else the same? How much would it be to get my stock rods balanced? and are the pistons in an 85 xr7 the same as my 88 tc? thanks
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" what are the diffrences in the n-a 88 mustang 2.3 bottom end, to a turbo bottom end, besides pistons is everything else the same?"
Pretty much. Need the hole drilled for the oil return line. The bearings may be heavy duty, not sure

"How much would it be to get my stock rods balanced?"
What about reconditioned such as checked for bend and twist, shot peened and smoothed. Call your local machine shop/engine builders for rates, they can vary quite a bit. You may find that to do it right, the price will be close to the cost of a set of Crowlers

"and are the pistons in an 85 xr7 the same as my 88 tc?"

They started out the same.

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[This message has been edited by Pete D (edited 09-01-2002).]
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