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1988 Thunderbird Turbo Coupe For Sale

1988 Thunderbird Turbo Coupe, black exterior, Raven leather interior. 130K on the clock. Power Moonroof. 5 speed, Tripminder installed.

Mods:

.60/.63 T3 Oil and water cooled
Stinger feed and return lines
Ported E-6 manifold, no cracks
Stinger FMIC
Large 2 row aluminum radiator
Forge BPV
Gutted upper intake, Knifed lower
Steeda AFPR
Cleaned and flowmatched Browntop injectors
255HP walbro pump
Griggs Racing Tubular K-member
Maximum Motorsports CC plates
KYB AGX front struts (98 Stang GT models)
Maximum Motorsports Front Swaybar relocation kit and energy suspention SB bushings (not installed)
Griggs Standard Duty A-arms
Griggs Racing Bumpsteer kit
Strengthened torque boxes, Southside Machine lower control arms
Welded full length subframe connectors
Semi-Cold air intake
Boport 1.5 Cam, Roller Followers, Upgraded springs, anti pump-up HLA's and shims.
Centerforce Dual Friction Clutch, Balanced Driveshaft
Lincoln Mark VII Front calipers
Zietronix Wideband kit
Hallman ProRX boost controller
Powdercoated Valve cover
NEW headlights
NEW paint on front end
NEW Fuzion HRI tires on Mustang Turbines
Older Almpine CD Player w/ JL amp and eclipse sub
140MPH FMS Speedo
Autometer 30/30 Boost/vac gauge, Narrowband meter in an A-pillar pod
Stock DP, no cat, Pieced together 2.5" exhaust with a lengthened mustang mandrel bent Tail w/magnaflow tip. Drivers side exit.
Most sensors in the car are brand new. (the exceptions being the BP sensor and the VAM)
EGR deleted with a home made block off plate

The bad:

Has some AFR and power issues when under heavy load/boost. After messing with it all summer last year, we did a leakdown test and discovered that it needs a valve job. (leaking past the exhaust valves a bit) It runs perfect under normal driving conditions, and gets around 30 MPG on the highway if you try. Interior could use some love, as the dash is cracked, kick panels are currently out, and the front seats are worn pretty good. The headliner needs replacing. The rear seat was re-covered last year, but it is in black vinyl and grey leather. it doesnt look bad at all, just slightly different. Its stitched the same though as stock. Small rust spots on the exterior, but nothing that can't be fixed. The rear calipers need a bit of attention, they have newer rotors, but the drivers side rear sticks from time to time. Tinted tail lights that could use a good wet sand and polish. It was in a low speed accident with me driving. Both fenders were professionally painted along with the header panel, hood and the old bumper cover. Red stripe on front bumper cover missing, and the trim behind the wheel wells in the front is also off for now.

I know I'm forgetting a lot..... but if you have any questions feel free to ask. I don't want to see this parted out, nor do i have the time to do it myself. It would make a great project for someone with the time.


Here is a photobucket of the car:  http://s289.photobucket.com/albums/ll211/Griggsbird/Bird%20Pics/

Price is 3300 OBO
.  I stress the OBO, I just want it gone.  I've lost interest and want something different.
88 TC, Lots of Mods.


1988 Thunderbird Turbo Coupe For Sale

Reply #1
Price Drop Guys.  I need this gone YESTERDAY, as I have found a new car and need the cash.  2500 OBO right now.
88 TC, Lots of Mods.


1988 Thunderbird Turbo Coupe For Sale

Reply #2
do you still have this car?
84 TC - under contruction
2018 F150 2.7 4x4 STX
98 F-150 XLT - 4.6, auto, 4x4, extended cab

1988 Thunderbird Turbo Coupe For Sale

Reply #3
Yeap, its still sitting in my driveway. :)
88 TC, Lots of Mods.


1988 Thunderbird Turbo Coupe For Sale

Reply #4
Would you sell the 140mph speedo?

1988 Thunderbird Turbo Coupe For Sale

Reply #5
Nope, everything goes as a package.  I'm not parting it out.  For the price, someone COULD part it out and make a killing.
88 TC, Lots of Mods.


1988 Thunderbird Turbo Coupe For Sale

Reply #6
It would be mine but I am on the other side of the US. If you change your mind let me know. I would offer $100.00 for it.

1988 Thunderbird Turbo Coupe For Sale

Reply #7
100.00?  are you joking?


I can't seem to give this thing away....... its frustrating.  It has to go by next week, or I'm screwed.
88 TC, Lots of Mods.


1988 Thunderbird Turbo Coupe For Sale

Reply #8
I'm suprised you've had such a hard time getting rid of it. It's a good looking car and with all the mods it's even better.

1988 Thunderbird Turbo Coupe For Sale

Reply #9
Its bad man, Not a single person from any of the related forums has sent me a serious inquiry.
88 TC, Lots of Mods.


1988 Thunderbird Turbo Coupe For Sale

Reply #10
Quote from: 1Bad88tbird;372192
I'm suprised you've had such a hard time getting rid of it. It's a good looking car and with all the mods it's even better.
+1. It looks like a great car. It's not often i REALLY wish i could pull the trigger on a car for sale here but this is one of them. It's just not possible. Wish I could help out.
:america: 1988 Thunderbird Sport, Former 4.6 DOHC T56 conversion project.

Rest of the country, Welcome to Massachusettes. Enjoy your stay.

 
Halfbreed... Mango Orange Y2K Mustang GT
FRPP complete 2000 Cobra engine swap, T56 n' junk...
~John~

1988 Thunderbird Turbo Coupe For Sale

Reply #11
Quote from: Blackout;372198
Its bad man, Not a single person from any of the related forums has sent me a serious inquiry.

It's rough. There isn't a big following for them. Everyone wants a 302HO in a stang mustang. I would have been interested when I was looking for a new car, but needing a valve job and stuff was just something I can't deal with atm. Also, I'm in mass, your in WI, thats a bit of a hike.

But I'll give you $150. That's $50 more than the last guy :)

1988 Thunderbird Turbo Coupe For Sale

Reply #12
I forwarded this one also, to  my friend who has been looking for a 87-88 Turbocoupe.

1988 Thunderbird Turbo Coupe For Sale

Reply #13
Whatever happened? I know you had to get rid of it.

 

1988 Thunderbird Turbo Coupe For Sale

Reply #14
Its still sitting here.  I'm looking for a 92-96 Fullsize bronco without a lot of issues as a possible trade.  Literally, I have had 1 serious inquiry..... if you want to call it that.  Kids dad came by and told me he'd offer me 1500.... after not even really looking at it.  :(  No way in hell.

Thanks Thunder Cat, I appreciate it.
88 TC, Lots of Mods.