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88 TC in GA, needs an AOD or maybe just VB parts

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Ford-Thunderbird-Turbo-Coupe-1988-turbo-coupe-project-car-/271380587362?forcerrptr=true&hash=item3f2f8b2362&item=271380587362&pt=US_Cars_Trucks

If the seller is truthful, seems like a fun easy project! No reserve, currently at $800....
1987 20th Anniversary Cougar, 302 "5.0" GT-40 heads (F3ZE '93 Cobra) and TMoss Ported H.O. intake, H.O. camshaft
2.5" Duals, no cats, Flowmaster 40s, Richmond 3.73s w/ Trac-Lok, maxed out Baumann shift kit, 3000 RPM Dirty Dog non-lock TC
Aside from the Mustang crinkle headers, still looks like it's only 150 HP...
1988 Black XR7 Trick Flow top end, Tremec 3550
1988 Black XR7 Procharger P600B intercooled, Edelbrock Performer non-RPM heads, GT40 intake AOD, 13 PSI @5000 RPM. 93 octane

88 TC in GA, needs an AOD or maybe just VB parts

Reply #1 –
Aw man it's in Georgia. That's way too far to drive it home in reverse :hick:.

That would be a great score for someone local to it. Oh and it would need a 4ALD not an AOD.
88 Thunderbird LX: 306, Edelbrock Performer heads, Comp 266HR cam, Edelbrock Performer RPM intake, bunch of other stuff.

88 TC in GA, needs an AOD or maybe just VB parts

Reply #2 –
bring a t-5 down with you and drive it home.
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.
lilsammywasapunkrocker@yahoo.com

88 TC in GA, needs an AOD or maybe just VB parts

Reply #3 –
I've got a great A4LD that'll bolt right in.

88 TC in GA, needs an AOD or maybe just VB parts

Reply #4 –
That's a steal.

What a perfect car to do a NICE driver with. Those are the kinds of cars I look for right there.

88 TC in GA, needs an AOD or maybe just VB parts

Reply #5 –
Quote from: thunderjet302;427970
Aw man it's in Georgia. That's way too far to drive it home in reverse :hick:.

That would be a great score for someone local to it. Oh and it would need a 4ALD not an AOD.

Yeah as soon as I read that part I said to myself "If I were in that situation and 5-10 miles from home I'd back that bitch the hell home. Hellllllll YEAH!" haha
And somehow I totally forgot they had A4LDs.
1987 20th Anniversary Cougar, 302 "5.0" GT-40 heads (F3ZE '93 Cobra) and TMoss Ported H.O. intake, H.O. camshaft
2.5" Duals, no cats, Flowmaster 40s, Richmond 3.73s w/ Trac-Lok, maxed out Baumann shift kit, 3000 RPM Dirty Dog non-lock TC
Aside from the Mustang crinkle headers, still looks like it's only 150 HP...
1988 Black XR7 Trick Flow top end, Tremec 3550
1988 Black XR7 Procharger P600B intercooled, Edelbrock Performer non-RPM heads, GT40 intake AOD, 13 PSI @5000 RPM. 93 octane

88 TC in GA, needs an AOD or maybe just VB parts

Reply #6 –
id seriously bring a t-5 down with me. swap it in, don't even bother with the clutch cable or pedals.
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.
lilsammywasapunkrocker@yahoo.com

88 TC in GA, needs an AOD or maybe just VB parts

Reply #7 –
Looks nice.  And, I love the two-toned leather interior.

Just curious, though, about the quote:
Quote from: seller
Turbo works great and will go to 15lbs boost with no problem.


If it did go to 15lbs boos, would that (and the required Gillis valve) explain the transmission issues?

88 TC in GA, needs an AOD or maybe just VB parts

Reply #8 –
Quote from: BornInAFord;428026
Looks nice.  And, I love the two-toned leather interior.

Just curious, though, about the quote:


If it did go to 15lbs boos, would that (and the required Gillis valve) explain the transmission issues?

Possibly. I know a local guy who had an auto 87 Turbo Coupe with the boost turned up. It ate 2 4ALDs in a year.
88 Thunderbird LX: 306, Edelbrock Performer heads, Comp 266HR cam, Edelbrock Performer RPM intake, bunch of other stuff.
 

88 TC in GA, needs an AOD or maybe just VB parts

Reply #9 –
Quote from: ZondaC12;428021
Yeah as soon as I read that part I said to myself "If I were in that situation and 5-10 miles from home I'd back that bitch the hell home. Hellllllll YEAH!" haha
And somehow I totally forgot they had A4LDs.

That's what I figured. Take the side streets and you'll be fine :hick:.
88 Thunderbird LX: 306, Edelbrock Performer heads, Comp 266HR cam, Edelbrock Performer RPM intake, bunch of other stuff.