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Just scored a 86 TC for $1000

Reply #15 –
Plus one on the front mount.  And Id watch for detonation if you go too high on the boost with out cooling it.  Id keep the boost no higher than 14psi with out some sort of intercooler.  Methanol injection works too.  I wish I had a turbo coupe to play with, wanta trade for a yellow 2000 GT stang???
Love Foxes, Birds or Stangs.

Just scored a 86 TC for $1000

Reply #16 –
Cool, for now I will do the gillis and cone filter and we'll see how she runs after that

@MechanicMatt 
I have thought about meth/water injection and its def something I would try if i could find a budget setup
and that sounds like a very tempting offer but i'm on the west so idk how that would work out lol
1987 T-Bird TC: 5-Spd, 5-lug conv., CHE Rear CAs, '04 Cobra wheels and 13" Brakes, Vac Assist conv: '93 Cobra BB/MC & Wilwood PV, Gutted/Knived Intakes, T3 turbo, RFE6 Mani, Stinger 3" Exhaust & Oil Feed, 255HP Walbro, Kirban AFPR, RR Cam, Esslinger Cam gear and Round Tooth Conv., Gillis Boost Valve, Speedway Dual Valve Spring,  K&N, 130a 3g Alt conv., 140mph Speedo
Running Better Than Ever :burnout:

Just scored a 86 TC for $1000

Reply #17 –
You pay shipping for both cars of course ; )

shop around on Craigslist, near me the import crowd always has stuff for sale at half price.  They buy lots of parts, get there builds half done, then flame out.  Good Luck with that bird, it sure looks like a keeper.
Love Foxes, Birds or Stangs.

Just scored a 86 TC for $1000

Reply #18 –
Lots of good info here....so many choices so little time...LOL.

Travis

Just scored a 86 TC for $1000

Reply #19 –
You got that right haha, I haven't really done anything to it yet.
I've been hustlin to get my 87 TC in at least running condition, just got the engine and tranny back in and I'm hooking everything up, filling all the fluids, buttoning everything back up.
Il be loving it when I have both of these turbo coupes on the road lol
1987 T-Bird TC: 5-Spd, 5-lug conv., CHE Rear CAs, '04 Cobra wheels and 13" Brakes, Vac Assist conv: '93 Cobra BB/MC & Wilwood PV, Gutted/Knived Intakes, T3 turbo, RFE6 Mani, Stinger 3" Exhaust & Oil Feed, 255HP Walbro, Kirban AFPR, RR Cam, Esslinger Cam gear and Round Tooth Conv., Gillis Boost Valve, Speedway Dual Valve Spring,  K&N, 130a 3g Alt conv., 140mph Speedo
Running Better Than Ever :burnout:

Just scored a 86 TC for $1000

Reply #20 –
The 86 model does not have an IC so that is first thing to do. Either front mount or 88TC type. It also does not make much boost. But the Garrett is much better than the IHI. Even though i have made substantial HP with an IHI at one point. But that is a good deal. First thing if i might put in my $.02. Can those wheels for pony ones just me i like Ponys. Good luck nice find. One thing though the ECM does not know if your car is inter cooled or not. The LA3 is the best ecm for stock coupes. Remember the early ECM will not make more than 10 Lbs by parameters so a separate boost valve is necessary. BUT!!! Without an IC you will be pumping very hot intake air and that is NG. So getting a front mount or TC 87-88 will help cool the incoming air. Other than that i would limit the boost to no more than 10 LBS without an inter cooler. Hot incoming air is a killer not only on power but also on inaudible detonation. The early 2 belt drive setups can have room for a spun upper that will make it easy for a front mount. Happy Friday Guys
I spend money I don't have, To build  cars I don't need, To impress people I don't know

HAVE YOU DRIVEN A FORD LATELY!!
 

Just scored a 86 TC for $1000

Reply #21 –
Congrats on your score Ramos617.
Looks good in the pics.
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