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How strong/stout are the B3's? Are they known as "built-proof"? or are the considerd pretty weak? I'm wanting to turn my car into a show car since its so nice, and i think that if i just throw a turbo on it, it will really make people talk, but i dont wanna do it if its just gonna blow the engine up. I wouldn't wanna boost more then a few pounds, if i was going for power i would just do an engine swap. But everything on my car is orignal except for the stereo and exhaust, and im hoping to hold onto the car for another 20 years or so. Tell me what u guys think. I can build a turbo kit for it really easy so im not worried about that part of it.
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(GONE)88 Festiva LX 5 Speed, Factory A/C, Factory Tow Hitch, Tach.
95k Original miles
New: Tires, Axels, Front Wheel Bearings, Fuel Pump, Valve Cover Gasket, Carb Rebuild, Timing Set, Belts, Shoes, Distributor, CapRotor, Wires, Plugs, Coil, Grant 11" Steering Wheel, 3700 Watt Stereo System-6 1/2 Infinity speakers, Infinity tweeters, Almani 12" subs -
there was a guy on here a while ago that did this... i searched for it but could not find it. anyway, i think it worked al right. maybe you could try searching for it.89 L, hopefully returning from the dead soon with a little more power... :twisted:
http://www.fordfestiva.com/forums/sh...77-my-89-build
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The B3 was not built for boost application, but that does not mean it can't handle boost. Just like any other motor that has been NA and then being converted to boost, it should be checked to make sure it is in good shape. The motor can handle boost for extended periods of time without a problem as long as the boost is not alot. If you kept around 5 psi, I don't see why you would have a problem. 10-15 psi, I would not expect the motor to last long at all in it's stock condition. The electronics are not designed for boost either, so that is another complication, but I believe the computer might be able to handle it if it is kept low.The Festiva Store
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Re: More B3 questions
I believe that the term is "bullet-proof"Originally posted by piratewilly1991 L 408,000 miles+ w/NEW B3 longblock!!
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they come stock with forged crank and rods and thick cylinder walls.... put in some quality pistons, and you have a very stout bottom endTrees aren't kind to me...
currently: 2 88Ls (Scrappy and Jersey), 88LX, 90L(Pepe), 91L, 91GL (Skippy) 93 GL Sport (the Mighty Favakk), 94 (Bruce) & 95 Aspire SEs, 97 Aspire (The Joker),
94 Justy 4WD, 87 Fiero GT, plus 2 parts cars. That's my fleet.
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lol thanks b3 madness i guess i need to invest in a spell check haha. Well see i dont have to worry about computer for the injectors my car is carb'ed, but i was thinking no more then 5 lbs. Also im working on putting round projector lights in it. They are out of a bmw and i have them just sitting around, i think it will look pretty cool. I did a picture of it on photoshop and it does look pretty hot.(GONE)88 Festiva LX 5 Speed, Factory A/C, Factory Tow Hitch, Tach.
95k Original miles
New: Tires, Axels, Front Wheel Bearings, Fuel Pump, Valve Cover Gasket, Carb Rebuild, Timing Set, Belts, Shoes, Distributor, CapRotor, Wires, Plugs, Coil, Grant 11" Steering Wheel, 3700 Watt Stereo System-6 1/2 Infinity speakers, Infinity tweeters, Almani 12" subsComment
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Are you from cali piratewilly? just figured i ask.1972 Ford Gran Torino Sport(Sold)
1999 Ford Mustang Gt 35th ann. (Sold)
1993 Ford Festiva Gl(Sold)
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