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88 Sport with a 5 speed

Found this on ebay. Seems pretty nice http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/88-Thunderbird-5-0-with-5-speed-LOW-RESERVE_W0QQitemZ180351731206QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUS_Cars_Trucks?hash=item180351731206&_trksid=p4506.c0.m245&_trkparms=72%3A317%7C65%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318
88 Thunderbird LX: 306, Edelbrock Performer heads, Comp 266HR cam, Edelbrock Performer RPM intake, bunch of other stuff.

88 Sport with a 5 speed

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suprised its not a members....... gt-40 intake....... looks well cared for...
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Just enjoyin the ride!!!!

88 Sport with a 5 speed

Reply #2 –
Yeah, looks like a nice one. Great starting point for a project.
:america: 1988 Thunderbird Sport, Former 4.6 DOHC T56 conversion project.

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FRPP complete 2000 Cobra engine swap, T56 n' junk...
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88 Sport with a 5 speed

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makes me want to convert to 5 speed...they should have made that a factory option on V8 cars!!!
'88 'bird, 10.9:1 306 w/TFS top end, forged rods/pistons, T-5 swap & bunch of other stuff, 1-family owned, had it since ‘98, 5.0tbrd88 on Instagram and YouTube

88 Sport with a 5 speed

Reply #4 –
Very nice.
Mike

88 Sport with a 5 speed

Reply #5 –
Quote from: shame302;269825
Yeah, looks like a nice one. Great starting point for a project.


start?

most of us end there:rollin:

88 Sport with a 5 speed

Reply #6 –
Quote from: 50tbrd88;269869
makes me want to convert to 5 speed...they should have made that a factory option on V8 cars!!!


That's item 1 bizillion that should have been an option. 5.0 HO, 8.8 with disk brakes, T/C Front Brakes.....Blah, Blah, Blah. The list is endless, but agree that a T-5 should have been a mandatory option with a 5.0 HO option and 8.8. Could have called it the Cobra Jet Drag Pack.

88 Sport with a 5 speed

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I'd bet they never offered the H.O or 5 speed as an option on these cars because they didn't want the Birds and Cats hanging with the Stang.I wouldn't think cost was a big deal,it was all bolt on stuff waiting in the Ford parts bin.
'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..

88 Sport with a 5 speed

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I think you're right since it would've been so easy for them to do. Basically, if it's on the fox chassis it can be a 5 speed pretty easy.

They did make some that not many people know about though, like '83 LTDs with a 2.3 4 speed and 81-82 Granadas with a 2.3 4 speed.

I have heard before that manual transmissions are harder to get EPA certified because of how they hold back in deceleration. So that might be a factor.
Matt
1984 Thunderbird - 89 302 HO, GT40 heads w/ Trick Flow springs, E303 cam, Edelbrock Performer 289 intake and 600 cfm 4bbl, Mustang headers, Jegs o/r H pipe, Dynomax lers, Mustang AOD and shifter, Mustang 8.8 w/ 3.73s, 3G alternator, Mustang front and rear sway bars, KYB 87-88 Turbo Coupe shocks and struts, and 11" front brakes.

1988 Mustang GT - GT40 heads, Explorer intake, 70mm throttle body, 70mm MAF, Crane 1.7 rrs, E303 cam, Kirban Kwik shifter w/ Pro 5.0 deluxe handle, aluminum clutch quadrant and firewall adjuster, o/r h pipe, Dynomax lers, 3G alternator, aluminum radiator, and 3.27 gears.
 
1986 Cougar 5.0, 1989 Mark VII LSC 5 speed, 1980 Mercury Zephyr 4 door (sold)

88 Sport with a 5 speed

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Quote from: 5.0 bird;270198

They did make some that not many people know about though, like '83 LTDs with a 2.3 4 speed and 81-82 Granadas with a 2.3 4 speed


I knew the 2.3's,but not the V-8 engines.I'm not starting a Turbo 2.3 vs. H.O V-8 power,just that the Mustang,like Chevy's Corvette HAS to stay the fastest that they have,otherwise,they'll fade away if other like brand cars can spank them.
'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..

88 Sport with a 5 speed

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I agree, the reason they didn't do a 5spd was it would have stole sales from the Mustang.  On a sidenote I was thinking how cool it would be if Ford brought back the T-bird on the s197 Mustang platform.  Something targeted more towards being competitive with the 'vette.  Then they could showcase their ecoboost engine in it.  It would have to have independent suspension, optional 5 or 6 spd, and a tail light configuration that borrows styling cues from the 87-88 cars. 

Ford needs a halo car other than the Mustang dammit.  Somebody needs to do a photoshop of this and send it to Ford.

Of course this will never happen...but man would it be bitchin'.
'88 'bird, 10.9:1 306 w/TFS top end, forged rods/pistons, T-5 swap & bunch of other stuff, 1-family owned, had it since ‘98, 5.0tbrd88 on Instagram and YouTube

88 Sport with a 5 speed

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I always referred to them as the flagship cars that set the bar for performance maximum. Only thing I can think of that came close to Mustang ability in my lifetime? SHO with a 5 speed.

88 Sport with a 5 speed

Reply #12 –
5 speeds are going the way of the dodo. Alot of people older then me have never driven a stick and have no intentions of doing so either. I really don't understand why. It is a slightly bigger pain then normal in the city. I would like to be able to push start my car though.
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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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88 Sport with a 5 speed

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I agree, the reason they didn't do a 5spd was it would have stole sales from the Mustang. On a sidenote I was thinking how cool it would be if Ford brought back the T-bird on the s197 Mustang platform. Something targeted more towards being competitive with the 'vette. Then they could showcase their ecoboost engine in it. It would have to have independent suspension, optional 5 or 6 spd, and a tail light configuration that borrows styling cues from the 87-88 cars.

Ford needs a halo car other than the Mustang dammit.  Somebody needs to do a photoshop of this and send it to Ford.

Of course this will never happen...but man would it be bitchin'.

Agreed although now isnt the time. GT40 is too close to super car status to be a reasonable "corvette killer". It would be a huge undertaking and would take one hell of a car to pull it off. Still wont ever tackle the legacy the vette has. ZR1=Holy grail
: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~