Sleeper Thread

[Enzo_Guy]

So, I decided to make a thread for those of us who own a vehicle that could be considered a sleeper (something that doesn't look particularly fast but goes faster than most normal people would expect).

I have a 1990 Ford Ranger 2WD regular cab long bed that has an interesting swap in it. Found that little gem for $2000 about 45 minutes away from me. The guy was about 90% done with the swapping of a 2.3L turbocharged motor and T5 transmission from a 1988 Ford Thunderbird Turbocoupe. I have everything completed now and I'm slowly ironing out the small nuances that are cropping up (battling with a vacuum leak at the moment, so not making any boost pressure).

Motor was rebuilt, so I'm going to do about 1000 break-in miles at the stock 12psi, then the fun will begin!

 

[Richardrfo]

My mate picked this up 2 weeks ago:

Originally a 1.3L, running a 1.6L VTEC D16 turbo at 8 PSI, Only telling signs are exhaust and ride height unless you know the wheels aren't standard or spot the bucket seats, running an estimated 200bhp in a car weighing about 2178lbs/987kg, a big step up from his 1.6L 98bhp 1984lbs/900kg Saxo VTR