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My 1988 Sport Coupe 5.0....

BBK 1515 headers and H pipe, Flowmaster Super 44 lers, 2.5" exhaust with 3" tips.....originally my mom's car, purchased in January 1988. Only 64,000+ miles...

More pics here: http://www.foxtbirdcougarforums.com/album.php?albumid=161

My 1988 Sport Coupe 5.0....

Reply #1
Cool.  How  do you like the Flowmaster 44s ? I checked out your pics. Nice ride. I have ALWAYS been a fan of the red interior for some reason. :)
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

My 1988 Sport Coupe 5.0....

Reply #2
Very nice !!! Now for wheels and tires. LOL.
'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..

My 1988 Sport Coupe 5.0....

Reply #3
Clean bird.....sweet...tell us more...also create a signature so your fell bird/cat nutz can help you....

Travis

My 1988 Sport Coupe 5.0....

Reply #4
Wow yeah I wish my red still looked as good as yours... Very nice ride man. Take care of it! :cool:
--Steve
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My 1988 Sport Coupe 5.0....

Reply #5
Sweet! Nice looking sport!

1988 Thunderbird Sport aka 'The Beater Bomb!'- Eibach Sportline Springs, Removed Silencer, Straight Pipe Exhaust
3G Alternator, Mustang 8.8", Thunderbird Sport 10" drums, 3.27 gears on a locker.

My 1988 Sport Coupe 5.0....

Reply #6
They're pretty loud but quiet at cruising speed...yea my mom picked the white / red combination. I get alot of compliments on it...i try to keep it clean
Quote from: ISTLCRUZ;433852
Cool.  How  do you like the Flowmaster 44s ? I checked out your pics. Nice ride. I have ALWAYS been a fan of the red interior for some reason. :)

My 1988 Sport Coupe 5.0....

Reply #7
Quote from: sarjxxx;433865
Wow yeah I wish my red still looked as good as yours... Very nice ride man. Take care of it! :cool:

Thanks! I try to keep it maintained.. I think im the only one that's ever sat in the back seat, aside from our Norwegian Elkhound...lol. I had alot of vacuuming to do when i got the car...lol

My 1988 Sport Coupe 5.0....

Reply #8
Quote from: turbotrav;433856
Clean bird.....sweet...tell us more...also create a signature so your fell bird/cat nutz can help you....

Travis

It's originally my mom's car....she bought it as a luxury cruising car for about $17,000 in Jan 1988. Of course she didnt realize the potential of this engine and still gets on my case about the sound of the exhaust even though im 42...lol. I still havent done what i want to do as far as upgrades, although the exhaust alone has improved things. Only 64,000 + miles so i hope it gives me many years of happiness. I have noticed it's been burning oil though. Then there's the heater core...leaking for sure. Hope to have that fixed before winter

My 1988 Sport Coupe 5.0....

Reply #9
Quote from: vinnietbird;433854
Very nice !!! Now for wheels and tires. LOL.

I think the shocks and brakes will come first....being broke sucks....lol

My 1988 Sport Coupe 5.0....

Reply #10
Being broke sucks............yep. It does. I don't take a cent from my paycheck for the Sport. That's why it takes me forever to get anything done, but, it does get done. I just have to get very resourceful.
'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..

My 1988 Sport Coupe 5.0....

Reply #11
I have a brand new in the box heater core that I will ship to you for $15.

 

My 1988 Sport Coupe 5.0....

Reply #12
Where in NY are you? I saw the engine bay pic, then the exterior pic, then "Upstate NY" and my eyes about fell out of my head. 64K miles, "luxury cruiser" I don't care, that's still impressive that she had the discipline to keep it out of the salt and stored in a dry place. I have seen so many cars up here with even lower mileage, with claims that "it's always been babied and kept safe", but the overwhelming evidence underneath the car and in the engine bay proves otherwise....

Very nice car!
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