Auto Parts: 91 Ford Probe GT Turbo, air fuel mixture, ethanol fuel

Question
I have a 91 Ford Probe GT Turbo. The turbo is toast and Id like to run it without one. I have a manifold from a GL model but the timing seems to be off and the air/fuel mixture is running rich causing the manifold to heat up to a glowing red hot. Do I need to change the ECM or is there some way it can be reconfigured? I can rebuild the turbo myself for about 275.00 but a book of matches cost about .20 what do you suggest?? Also I heard there is a way to get the malfunction codes out of the ECM without having a plug in device, is this true?  

Thanks,

Danny  

Answer
Hi Danny,

Book of matches...classic!

The turbo engines were too low-compression to run normally aspirated.

Your change-over will not work, especially with 10% ethanol fuel.

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