New member in Franklin, TN

brent_strong · 04-29-2013, 02:44 PM

Hey, I was referred here by a guy named Rob when I was buying some parts from him.

Currently I have a 1987 Turbo II with pretty mild mods. I picked it up from a friend about a month ago and plan to do a lot of cleanup and fixes on it over the summer. Then I'll have to decide whether to sell it or if I want to keep it for myself. I bought it with the intention of fixing it up and selling it, but it's been so much fun to drive that I'm not sure I'll let it go!

DSC_0194 by Brent Strong, on Flickr

It has just over 100k miles with an RTek 2.1 ECU, emissions delete, 2.5" downpipe, etc etc. Most things are pretty stock and will stay that way - I'm more interested in getting everything working properly before adding any more mods.

Since I've gotten it, I've gotten the horn, AC, low washer fluid light, and low fuel light all back to their proper function. It's been an interesting few mysteries to solve and should fix most of the non-working stock bits on the car.

Up next is getting a working stock oil pressure gauge (currently using a mechanical gauge as a temporary solution), getting the injectors cleaned and flow tested, and getting the S5 turbo swapped onto the car.

About 5 or 6 years ago, I also had an FD which I did an LS1 swap into. That was hands-down the most fun car I've ever owned or driven. What a beast! I'd love to build another someday!

DSC_8937 by Brent Strong, on Flickr

04-29-2013, 02:44 PM	#1
brent_strong The Newbie Join Date: Apr 2013 Posts: 3 Rep Power: 0	New member in Franklin, TN Hey, I was referred here by a guy named Rob when I was buying some parts from him. Currently I have a 1987 Turbo II with pretty mild mods. I picked it up from a friend about a month ago and plan to do a lot of cleanup and fixes on it over the summer. Then I'll have to decide whether to sell it or if I want to keep it for myself. I bought it with the intention of fixing it up and selling it, but it's been so much fun to drive that I'm not sure I'll let it go! DSC_0194 by Brent Strong, on Flickr It has just over 100k miles with an RTek 2.1 ECU, emissions delete, 2.5" downpipe, etc etc. Most things are pretty stock and will stay that way - I'm more interested in getting everything working properly before adding any more mods. Since I've gotten it, I've gotten the horn, AC, low washer fluid light, and low fuel light all back to their proper function. It's been an interesting few mysteries to solve and should fix most of the non-working stock bits on the car. Up next is getting a working stock oil pressure gauge (currently using a mechanical gauge as a temporary solution), getting the injectors cleaned and flow tested, and getting the S5 turbo swapped onto the car. About 5 or 6 years ago, I also had an FD which I did an LS1 swap into. That was hands-down the most fun car I've ever owned or driven. What a beast! I'd love to build another someday! DSC_8937 by Brent Strong, on Flickr