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Fox Turbo Upgrade - Sleeper Hit

HP's Bolt-On Turbo System Turns A '92 Fox Into A 'Stang To Be Reckoned With On The Street
By KJ Jones
Photography by KJ Jones
Fox Turbo Upgrade Gtr High Performance Site
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Fox Turbo Upgrade Gtr High Performance Site
GTR High Performance is the site of our turbo transformation on this high-mile, lightly modded, '92 Mustang GT. Ricardo Topete (left), Chris Balster (right), and Jimmy Hittle of HP Performance got together on the install. It can be accomplished in two days when working at a normal pace with air tools.
Fox Turbo Upgrade Engine
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Fox Turbo Upgrade Engine
You'd think a 'Stang owned by the co-owner of one of the Inland Empire's largest 'Stang shops would already be tricked out with the latest and greatest in 5.0 performance goodies. That's not the case with this car, which Ricardo has owned since the day it rolled off the lot. This engine has so little done to it-with only a cold-air, a 76mm mass air housing, a 70mm throttle body, pulleys, and a set of short-tube headers-we're tempted to categorize it as stock. Despite the high miles, Ricardo's meticulous maintenance regimen makes it a perfect test bed for HP's 60mm turbocharger.
Fox Turbo Upgrade Remove Front Bumper
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Fox Turbo Upgrade Remove Front Bumper
While it's not mandatory, removing the front bumper cover is recommended. Complete this step before getting deeper into the project, as doing so creates a lot more working space in the front of the 'Stang.

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