Not PT, but progress on my XR4Ti project

[DarkBuddha]

Since the Mach isn't making any progress, I bought an '89 Merkur XR4Ti with 60k original miles to hold me over. For anyone who doesn't know these cars, they've got a 2.3 turbo (same as the SVO Mustang), 5 speed, and IRS, so they're quick, cheap to build, and fun to drive.

Well, I finally had some time to do a few things recently, so it got a manual boost control valve, removed the pinstripes and rear emblems, and installed a set of wheels and tires (ALT 16x7 wheels with 215/45 Falken Azenis RT215). And I've already got an intercooler, an Turbocoupe ECU, large VAM, a rear disc conversion, lowering springs, and a few other things for the car too. Just need to install 'em. So far I'm only into the car for around $2500 including the purchase cost.

Anyway, I just thought I'd share a couple pics:

Before:




After:




What I'm shooting for (with 260hp and under $3K)