With the summer upon us, i wanted to start and document my car, and what i will be doing to my car. To start i will give a slight history of what i know so far. Its a 87 New Yorker which i purchased from 87Yorker which used to be on the forum. I orginally bought it as a DD/toy, but it will now be a toy.
It is a T1 Converted T2 system. 413 auto. the car came from out west, so i am lucky enough to have a rust free new yorker in Michigan. From what i was told. the lower end is a 2.2 T1, the car has a stock T1 garret turbo with T2 adapter for IC. T2 Injectors, Completely Rebuilt/ported and polished head. Ported to match newer t2 1 piece intake, Stage 2 Cal. 2.5 side exit exhaust.
Car did have more issues then i planned.
Mechanical issues are- transmission is going. multiple oil leaks. exhaust sounds like crap. could use new struts and rear shocks. motor/trans mounts seem weak.
Cosmetic- bad paint fade, lots of dings. top is faded and has 1 very small tear, wheels are ugly and rub on full steers. post chrome is good. but the plastic stuff in bumpers is bad, needs windshield, interior panels are made of that felt material and have lots of scuffs. seats are good shape and just need good cleaning. headliner and visors need to be redone.
My plans for the car to start will be all mechanical. my goals for this car for power is medium. i would be happy with maybe a stage 4 ecu system. Over the next couple months these are what i would like to redo/replace.
Transmission, bought one from trannybuster on forum with very low miles on rebuild, and simon is doing up a valve body to go with it. i do not know yet on converter since they are expensive, but maybe after some more research and advice i may go with one when trans is put in.
I will be replacing multiple gaskets to fix oil leaks. Oil pan, and valve cover to start. Going to get a 1 piece gasket valve cover. Oil Turbo line is leaking and i will be putting a kit from one of our vendors since the price to build one seems to have went up in price for parts.
as for engine i would like to get a stage 4 cal, go with larger injectors(dont know if i should go +20 or 40), fuel pump, regulator, 3 bar map, and maybe upgrade the turbo to something bigger, but with my plans being not that drastic, may just stick with current till it goes(fresh rebuild atm)
Exhaust is whats been holding me back on buying parts. i was going to keep 2.5 side exit but to many people have told me to go 3" and upgrade SV and downpipe as well. i have been trying to find a used 2.5 SV to save some money but i have not had any luck.
My total goal is to have a 250-280ish HP new yorker, that might get me into 13's i do not know if what i have planned can get me there but we will see. i am open to all recommendations on my build. recommendations would be greatfully appreciated. ty in advanced
Interior goals and update pictures to come