1988 Mustang 2.3L Turbo - Custom Coil Bracket Install

In this video I install a custom coil bracket to mount my individual coils in a better location.
Parts:
Valve Cover Grommet: www.amazon.com...
Earls Adapter Fitting: EAR-LS0038ERL
Vibrant 90 Degree Fitting: VPE-21988

[@Mikey97D]

Good stuff and thanks for showing the idea for the bracket for the coil mounts. Do you still have power steering and what bracket did you use for the alternator? I like the plumbing layout for the fmic.

[@e-dod]

I have power steering, I am using the stock alternator just unbolted the top bolt and flopped it over. Has been fine for years like this. The FMIC kit is from Stinger-Performance.

[@5point0david]

I just bought a 2.3 coupe. This build has been an inspiration-I’m used to having GT’s, so was obviously thinking up swaps. This has changed my mind entirely. Any chance you have this plan still? I love this set up and would love to go co I less like this.

[@e-dod]

Thanks! These 2.3’s have a lot of potential thanks to vendors that still support them like Stinger Performance and Bo Port. Pretty sure I still have CAD files for this bracket, I’ll see if I can find them. The clearance around the IAC is very tight though so it might have to be modified to fit different setups. Although if you run a 120deg rotated intake instead of the 90deg like I have you would have tons of room. If you don't feel like messing with the CAD files I can just re-order the bracket I made through Send-Cut-Send and ship it to you for whatever the bracket costs.

[@aturboford1]

What alternator bracket setup are you using? Just noticed you have a 90° ported upper intake, but the alternator sits high and outside of it. Seems like a nicer option than going the 120° upper rotation.

[@e-dod]

Stock turbo coupe bracket. Removed top alternator bolt and just rotated alternator over. Has worked fine for last 10 years.

[@aturboford1]

@@e-dod is it literarily just cranked down tightly in the rotation bolt? No other mounting point to keep it in place? That’s a super clean way to run a 90° intake with the stock alternator bracket

[@mchristr]

Nice job on the bracket. Have you considered having these produced by SendCutSend? I would buy one in a heartbeat.

[@e-dod]

Thanks Miles! I did consider it but the tolerances are incredibly tight on it so depending on the fuel pressure regulator, IAC, intake position, coil type, etc it probably won't fit.

[@Kamshaft93]

Are you still using the PCV canister down by the distributor?

[@e-dod]

I am. If I ever do an engine rebuild I will probably remove it and tap the block for a fitting though.

[@notchbackhoodlum415sf5]

Hi friend what intercooler kit are u running on the fox

[@e-dod]

Hey man, I am running the Stinger Performance kit.

[@notchbackhoodlum415sf5]

What do u recommend for motor mounts for my swap

[@e-dod]

I have been using my stock 2.3 motor mounts and its been fine. I don't think there is any aftermarket options anymore.