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TC header and air dam swap

So I pulled the upper header panel on my 87 LX and put a TC header in its place..I want to swap the lower piece as well but it appears there is a difference in the moulding between the wheel well and the header panel. Can I use the LX trim piece with cornering light and the TC panel or no..Will I need the TC trim pieces...Also how many guys are running JUST the upper TC panel with the regular lower part?..I don't think it looks bad with just the upper..Thanks.
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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TC header and air dam swap

Reply #1 –
Yes, you can use the same moldings. I used the standard bumper cover and the TC (which I have now). I like the TC better.
'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..

TC header and air dam swap

Reply #2 –
I'm running a stock lx style bumper with tch header panel  everything works and lines up fine. same thing with the lx senders and tc headerpanel and bumper. it should line up fine. you can also swap the molding on the fenders. but they should be the same style.
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TC header and air dam swap

Reply #3 –
So I can keep the LX molding? Thought they were a little different..Im referring to the cornering light trim..Thanks for the info guys.
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 )
 S O L D
 

TC header and air dam swap

Reply #4 –
Yes, the molding on the side of the car, for the cornering lamps, is the same piece.
'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..