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1988 TC single Holset turbo 5.0/ 4R70W

Reply #705 –
Looks like you might be ready for some wide open throttle runs
[SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]:ford:87 Turbo Coupe through the floor sub frame connectors, 5.8 swap Ford racing heads Harland sharp 1.6 rockers BBK shorty swap headers 2 1/2 BBk X pipe magnaflow ler's. Megasquirt 2 with 36lbs injectors on hurricane intake with 4150 throttle body.Tremec TKO 600 Quicktime blowsheild spec stage 3 clutch. 3.73 gears and still not done

1988 TC single Holset turbo 5.0/ 4R70W

Reply #706 –
any reason for the throttle body relocation?
83 Thunderbird Heritage - Right Hand Drive
95 Falcon GLi

1988 TC single Holset turbo 5.0/ 4R70W

Reply #707 –
Quote from: EFFalcon;373396
any reason for the throttle body relocation?

 The cables I am using are all 4 cyl. TC. Putting the TB there keeps them at stock length. Second, it acts to increase the plenum volume which is supposed to be a plus on a boosted engine. Third, it allows for a harder turn in the plenum immediately off the flipped intake to clear the hydro brakes.

1988 TC single Holset turbo 5.0/ 4R70W

Reply #708 –
Quote from: thewestie;373362
Looks like you might be ready for some wide open throttle runs

Gettin' closer!

1988 TC single Holset turbo 5.0/ 4R70W

Reply #709 –
Looks amazing, can't wait to see your rip her down the road. :)
95 Ranger Splash 2.3
88 Tbird Sport :ies::ies:
5.0 SO, stainless shorty headers, w/ Magnaflow lers. KYB struts, KYB shocks. 5lug conversion from sn95 Mustang, subframe connectors, drilled and slotted rotors, 03 Mach 1 wheels. sequential taillights.140 speedo

1988 TC single Holset turbo 5.0/ 4R70W

Reply #710 –
Looking good!
'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

1988 TC single Holset turbo 5.0/ 4R70W

Reply #711 –
Quote from: cougarman;373404
Looks amazing, can't wait to see your rip her down the road. :)

 
Quote from: 50tbrd88;373416
Looking good!


Thanks guys!

I took it out for a little tuning since I got it together up to the seats now. I REALLY like having the new autotune with Tunerstudio. It worked better than I would have thought. After about 10 minutes of just driving around I had the fuel close enough to creep into a touch of boost.

She's now seen 3 psi.  :evilgrin:

1988 TC single Holset turbo 5.0/ 4R70W

Reply #712 –
i got to page 36 and gave up on trying to catch up LOL looks good! i'd love to see the expression on people's faces when you open the hood and they say WHAT THE HELL?! hahah
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R.I.P. 'Zump' 8/29/86 - 11/11/11
3- 87 TC's / 1 really mean 83 Capri RS / 94 Sonoma SAS Project on 37x12.50 TSL Radials / 88 S10 that's LITERALLY cut to pieces / 84 F150 SAS, 351M, 39.5 TSL's / 85 Toyota regular cab, 22R 5spd, 3/4" drop, my little junkyard save/daily driver

1988 TC single Holset turbo 5.0/ 4R70W

Reply #713 –
Quote from: flylear45;373491
Thanks guys!

I took it out for a little tuning since I got it together up to the seats now. I REALLY like having the new autotune with Tunerstudio. It worked better than I would have thought. After about 10 minutes of just driving around I had the fuel close enough to creep into a touch of boost.


She's now seen 3 psi.  :evilgrin:

 
I need video!!! I've been watching your build and cant wait for the pay off. When ever I need motivation I check your thread or what ever Vinnies working on. When ever I think about using the cougar as a donor for my ranger I check in on the forum and it motivates me. The forum has saved my Cougar more than once, Keep up the good work everyone. Oh by the way I love your under hood pic.
88 Cougar LS 5.0 .030 over, ported E7s with GT40 valves & trickflow springs, Proform roller rockers, HO cam, removed air silencer, K&N filter, smog pump delete, 2.25" dual flowmasters, Pacestter H-pipe & headers, HO computer, 65mm TB, Explorer intake, 19# injecters, 3.45s, rebuilt posi, and TCI shift kit.

1988 TC single Holset turbo 5.0/ 4R70W

Reply #714 –
Quote from: Shadow;373492
i got to page 36 and gave up on trying to catch up LOL looks good! i'd love to see the expression on people's faces when you open the hood and they say WHAT THE HELL?! hahah

Yeah, It's a pretty good sleeper. I've tried to get a factory look in the engine bay.  Should cause some double takes.

1988 TC single Holset turbo 5.0/ 4R70W

Reply #715 –
Quote from: Bruce M;373496
I need video!!! I've been watching your build and cant wait for the pay off. When ever I need motivation I check your thread or what ever Vinnies working on. When ever I think about using the cougar as a donor for my ranger I check in on the forum and it motivates me. The forum has saved my Cougar more than once, Keep up the good work everyone. Oh by the way I love your under hood pic.
I'm truly happy it is interesting for you. Keeping a good record here has been a pain at times, but mostly a fun experience. I rarely meet anyone with a clue about what I'm doing, so having you all to talk to about it helps to keep me going.

I was disappointed in how the seats looked. They look shabby next to the rest of the interior. I think I am going to look at the Summit seats and see if my butt fits  'em.
I'll see what the local jyards have,too. OH, and get a video. ;)

1988 TC single Holset turbo 5.0/ 4R70W

Reply #716 –
Quote from: flylear45;373491
Thanks guys!

I took it out for a little tuning since I got it together up to the seats now. I REALLY like having the new autotune with Tunerstudio. It worked better than I would have thought. After about 10 minutes of just driving around I had the fuel close enough to creep into a touch of boost.

She's now seen 3 psi.  :evilgrin:


Looks pretty good.

I'm looking forward to trying out the autotune feature when I ever get the Scorpio on the road.

I've been wanting to swap to using TunerStudio on the TBird, but I'd read that there were sometimes issues when switching from MT to TS.  I'd almost rather leave "well enough" alone there.
Long live the 4-eyes!  - '83 Tbird Turbo - '85 Marquis LTS - '86 LTD Wagon

1988 TC single Holset turbo 5.0/ 4R70W

Reply #717 –
Quote from: Chuck W;373558
Looks pretty good.

I'm looking forward to trying out the autotune feature when I ever get the Scorpio on the road.

I've been wanting to swap to using TunerStudio on the TBird, but I'd read that there were sometimes issues when switching from MT to TS.  I'd almost rather leave "well enough" alone there.

I hadn't heard of the issues, but I haven't really kept up either.

I would think if you saved everything from MT and made a note of everything you could always go back.

The directory structure is new, and so is the feel, but in all it is worth the $30.00 for the autotune. I used to tap on the keyboard while driving and trying to watch the AFR at the same time. Not cool or effective.

You still need to be able to set up your base and idle by yourself, but once its running you are home free.

1988 TC single Holset turbo 5.0/ 4R70W

Reply #718 –
Windshield coming today!

1988 TC single Holset turbo 5.0/ 4R70W

Reply #719 –
Quote from: flylear45;373680
Windshield coming today!

Nice.  I could use one of those in the Tbird, myself.

The car is coming together nicely.
Long live the 4-eyes!  - '83 Tbird Turbo - '85 Marquis LTS - '86 LTD Wagon