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'88 T-bird clean as a whistle

Reply #15
Nice looking car.  Welcome to the site.

I thought it was Vinnie's old blue one when I 1st saw it!
'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 T-bird clean as a whistle

Reply #17
Quote from: The Shredder;343365
Interesting that you have the HO from the 93 stang but are still running a SD computer.  And what are the vise-grip looking things with zip-ties in your engine compartment?

With the HO cam, that's not possible, at least in a smooth, drivable state.

More info or pics of this?
'98 Explorer 5.0
'20 Malibu (I know, Chevy, but, 35MPG. Let's go brandon, eh)

'88 T-bird clean as a whistle

Reply #18
The engine came from a '93 stang, therefor it has the computer from that stang.
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'88 T-bird clean as a whistle

Reply #19
Quote from: Thunder Bantam;343596
The engine came from a '93 stang, therefor it has the computer from that stang.

I'm pretty sure the '93 GT's had the A9L computer which would mean mass air..... I think that's what some may be getting at....I could be wrong though as I get confused on the names/numbers/years of the computers
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'88 T-bird clean as a whistle

Reply #20
Your guess would be good as mine lol, im still learning bout these engines never had a ford really well cept for a exploder lol
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Reply #21
A9L=5 speed, A9P=aod..

However, with an A9L, but no m/a meter, it may be alright....does it have a CEL?
'98 Explorer 5.0
'20 Malibu (I know, Chevy, but, 35MPG. Let's go brandon, eh)

'88 T-bird clean as a whistle

Reply #22
Obviously This car was bought in this shape ready to roll!!! Just like buying a new car???
1987 T-bird SportCoupe,302,5spd,8.8,3.27s,pbr brakes,spindles,2003 rear,18inch 06 gt rims!!!!:evilgrin:
2006 Gt Mustang,3v,5spd,8.8,3.55s,GT500rims.
1990 T-bird LX,3.8,aod,loaded,stock!!
1999 Trailblazer(wifes rig)

'88 T-bird clean as a whistle

Reply #23
yea i bought it in this shape ready to roll, and for the price i gave might as well say i stole it.  I think i got my moneys worth and then some, and absolutely no problems with this car.

And its unmolested too !!
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'88 T-bird clean as a whistle

Reply #24
A 5.0 HO  from any year will run with a SD setup as long as you retain the factory roller cam and use a HO SD computer.  The A9L and A9P computers require the use of a MAF.  Without the MAF in line the car will run like doo-doo if at all.


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Reply #25
Im most definately jealous!!!!! SWEET!!!!!  Way better than my shiznitboxes!!!!
1987 T-bird SportCoupe,302,5spd,8.8,3.27s,pbr brakes,spindles,2003 rear,18inch 06 gt rims!!!!:evilgrin:
2006 Gt Mustang,3v,5spd,8.8,3.55s,GT500rims.
1990 T-bird LX,3.8,aod,loaded,stock!!
1999 Trailblazer(wifes rig)


'88 T-bird clean as a whistle

Reply #27
Thanks, hopefully tmrw the weather clears up been raining for the last 2 weeks would be nice to bring it out and wash it really needs a good buffing.
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'88 T-bird clean as a whistle

Reply #28
I think you guys are forget that the 87,88 and some 89 don't have a MAF. So the computer could be out of one of them.