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Old 15-02-2011, 12:28 PM   #1
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Question power mods for ke tx3 n/a

hey guys im new to ford forums, joined today.. i have a 1987 kc laser as my little run about and a 1987 ke tx3 for my little project i bought for $400, since i bought it i found a display folder with over 7 grand of receipts the previous owner has spent on it.. some of them are for full pedders suspension, urethane bushes and full new steering arms etc.. also a new motor was put in a few years back the only thing stopping me from driving it is i needa replace the head gasket... it has full extractors back exhaust with hiflow cat and lukey mufflers..

i was wondering other than air intake which is my next on the to do list after head gasket what could i do other than turbo to give it some more power?
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Old 22-02-2011, 07:44 PM   #2
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Mate no point with the N/A. Best you'll get out the 1.6L B6 is like 50-70kw? After loads of cash. Bite the bullet, convert it to the 1.8L BP Turbo from a KF/KH TX3. Engine will cost around $800, add another $1k to put it in properly and you have a little rocket.
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Old 09-03-2011, 11:30 AM   #3
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cheers vippin, ive decided there was no point modding current motor.. ive since come across a 89 ke tx3 turbs that has no gearbox which is a bit of a kick in the teeth really but he only wants 400 for the while car.. would i be able to put the 1.6 dohc b6t into my car and use my n/a gearbox? if not what am i lookin at for a gear box.. ( i can do all the labour myself )
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Old 28-03-2011, 08:42 PM   #4
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Hi Guys,
New to this site any help would be much appreciated. I'm looking for a 1.8 turbo motor ECU & wiring harness to install in my KE laser wagon. I'm situated in Sydney I can be contacted on 0410324064 Greg.
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Old 30-03-2011, 03:18 PM   #5
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Hi Guys,
New to this site any help would be much appreciated. I'm looking for a 1.8 turbo motor ECU & wiring harness to install in my KE laser wagon. I'm situated in Sydney I can be contacted on 0410324064 Greg.
Thanks


jump on www.fordlaser.com

post a WTB. and look thru the sale areas.
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Old 30-03-2011, 09:59 PM   #6
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Will do.
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