could someone let me know the stock h.p. of the 2.6 raider 1987, and the 1988 starion...We are making the conversion and want to know what to expect.
thanks
Mark

For the board's information, Runningbird will most likely be running an intercooler.

Expect nearly double stock. I think it's 105 vs. almost 200.

John B.

yes on the intercooler, can't wait to get started on this!

One thing to consider is that the 2.6 turbo engine was pretty choked down by the factory exhaust and intercooler piping.

A stock 2.6 turbo engine with a good down pipe and a 2 1/2" mandrel bent exhaust spools faster and feels a lot faster. Actual numbers are just a guess but 20 ft lbs more than stock seems reasonable.

Same goes for the inlet side. I used 2" mandrel bent tubing for the whole system and got better off boost throttle response as well as quicker spooling.

Add in the option of turning the boost up a couple of PSI and 250-260 ft lbs is a very realistic goal. 12 - 14 PSI is very reasonable on a decent stock motor, even with a small 12A turbo. HP should be at around 230 on a decent installation.

Basically 2x the output of the stock NA motor in a very usable RPM range.

Also since the 87 IC motor is the same basic motor as the 88-89 and the difference is a matter of a better IC (larger tubes in the core / better heat dissipation) and boost levels, using the 88-89 numbers for a base line is reasonable as long as you run it the same.

Kevin