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New guy with update

Hey guys, Havent posted in quite awhile. Had lots going on. Since buying my 88 LX ( floor shift  :D ) in April I have added 17'' wheels, done the 3G upgrade and now have the interior out having it recovered .Hope to show some pics soon. I bought the car from the 2nd owner and its in nice shape minus normal wear and tare. Just wanted say this site is GREAT and I learn a lot jus from reading other post.
87 Tbird LX w/Factory floor shifter:D   3G upgrade. Tinted Windows...85 Mustang GT steering wheel(non-cruise) 17'' Saleen SC style wheels,Front/Rear TC sway bars/poly bushings & Mustang GT steering rack...'05 Mustang V6 springs...93 Cobra MC & booster, MM adjustable C/C plates,  Work  In  Progress.......  ( On The Shelf---HO computer, 19lb injectors, HO cam, BBK headers, Explorer Intake, Cold Air Intake ,Phantom Gauges, Stinger stainless exhaust pipes )
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New guy with update

Reply #1 –
Welcome back. I look forward to seeing some pics of the old Bird. What else is being planned for the car?
'88 Sport--T-5,MGW shifter,Trick Flow R intake,Ed Curtis cam,Trick Flow heads,Scorpion rockers,75mm Accufab t-body,3G,mini starter,Taurus fan,BBK long tube headers,O/R H-Pipe, Flowamaster Super 44's, deep and deeper Cobra R wheels, Mass Air and 24's,8.8 with 3.73's,140 mph speedo,Mach 1 chin spoiler,SN-95 springs,CHE control arms,aluminum drive shaft and a lot more..

New guy with update

Reply #2 –
Vinnie,  Next on my list will be an 8.8 swap(already have it on hand). Also I will be upgrading the sway bars and springs. To save money im just using some TC sway bars I grabbed from a salvage yard..Can I use TC coil springs on my car or should I use some Mustang springs? I want a little lower stance. ( I know the lowering question has been beat to death on here so I want go there lol).....After that I want to do some mild engine work just to make the car a little more fun to drive.....I haven't posted in a while but did I see on here that your repainting your  car ?
87 Tbird LX w/Factory floor shifter:D   3G upgrade. Tinted Windows...85 Mustang GT steering wheel(non-cruise) 17'' Saleen SC style wheels,Front/Rear TC sway bars/poly bushings & Mustang GT steering rack...'05 Mustang V6 springs...93 Cobra MC & booster, MM adjustable C/C plates,  Work  In  Progress.......  ( On The Shelf---HO computer, 19lb injectors, HO cam, BBK headers, Explorer Intake, Cold Air Intake ,Phantom Gauges, Stinger stainless exhaust pipes )
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Reply #3 –
if the tc springs are in good shape, it could actually raise your car. lots of people like the sn-95 springs.
Quote from: jcassity
I honestly dont think you could exceed the cost of a new car buy installing new *stock* parts everywhere in your coug our tbird. Its just plain impossible. You could revamp the entire drivetrain/engine/suspenstion and still come out ahead.
Hooligans! 
1988 Crown Vic wagon. 120K California car. Wifes grocery getter. (junked)
1987 Ford Thunderbird LX. 5.0. s.o., sn-95 t-5 and an f-150 clutch. Driven daily and going strong.
1986 cougar.
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New guy with update

Reply #4 –
I had some hail damage to the Sport two years ago, so, now is the time to change the whole car. new hood (byyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy JERRY!!!), new wheels, new paint and a lot more.
 

Now, as far as springs, I have SN-95 springs all around. I like it. About a two inch drop all around.
'88 Sport--T-5,MGW shifter,Trick Flow R intake,Ed Curtis cam,Trick Flow heads,Scorpion rockers,75mm Accufab t-body,3G,mini starter,Taurus fan,BBK long tube headers,O/R H-Pipe, Flowamaster Super 44's, deep and deeper Cobra R wheels, Mass Air and 24's,8.8 with 3.73's,140 mph speedo,Mach 1 chin spoiler,SN-95 springs,CHE control arms,aluminum drive shaft and a lot more..

New guy with update

Reply #5 –
Looking forward to pics of the Sport when its complete. So what color you thinkin' or will we have to stay tuned?......lol.    I may  check into SN-95 springs. A friend suggested cutting TC springs? I have heard both good and bad stories when trying that ....
87 Tbird LX w/Factory floor shifter:D   3G upgrade. Tinted Windows...85 Mustang GT steering wheel(non-cruise) 17'' Saleen SC style wheels,Front/Rear TC sway bars/poly bushings & Mustang GT steering rack...'05 Mustang V6 springs...93 Cobra MC & booster, MM adjustable C/C plates,  Work  In  Progress.......  ( On The Shelf---HO computer, 19lb injectors, HO cam, BBK headers, Explorer Intake, Cold Air Intake ,Phantom Gauges, Stinger stainless exhaust pipes )
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New guy with update

Reply #6 –
The springs worked for me. There's a new pic on another thread with a pic.

As far as color, almost the same shade of green. MAYBE a wee bit darker....not enough that most could tell a difference, but I am staying with green. Everything else is changing a lot.
'88 Sport--T-5,MGW shifter,Trick Flow R intake,Ed Curtis cam,Trick Flow heads,Scorpion rockers,75mm Accufab t-body,3G,mini starter,Taurus fan,BBK long tube headers,O/R H-Pipe, Flowamaster Super 44's, deep and deeper Cobra R wheels, Mass Air and 24's,8.8 with 3.73's,140 mph speedo,Mach 1 chin spoiler,SN-95 springs,CHE control arms,aluminum drive shaft and a lot more..