83-86 to 87-88 turbo coupe part interchangability September 21, 2009, 12:14:42 PM im looking at an 88 parts car and was wondering what parts are beter than mine. i know i want the rear endwould the 5 speed swap right over if i put the cable bellhousing on it?is the computer beter?upper lower intake?give me some ideas on what is beter and what will swap over.thanksdan Quote Selected
83-86 to 87-88 turbo coupe part interchangability Reply #1 – September 21, 2009, 01:20:30 PM The computer is better, the motor is better, except for the turbo. The suspension is better (front control arms, rear axle, brakes). The clutch cable is different, don't know if it's better or not. Quote Selected
83-86 to 87-88 turbo coupe part interchangability Reply #2 – September 21, 2009, 02:16:44 PM Quote from: t3skidoo;292045The computer is better, the motor is better, except for the turbo. The suspension is better (front control arms, rear axle, brakes). The clutch cable is different, don't know if it's better or not.What he said, plus, I think the body style is better too. :D Quote Selected
83-86 to 87-88 turbo coupe part interchangability Reply #3 – September 21, 2009, 02:41:05 PM haha funny i think ill keep my 86. so i should put my turbo on that motor and run that computer? is it a plug and play to swap the computers if i swap the whole harness over? Quote Selected
83-86 to 87-88 turbo coupe part interchangability Reply #4 – September 21, 2009, 02:49:11 PM Just picking on you.... seriously though, if I was you, I would swap the 86 T3 turbo onto the 87 motor in place of the factory IHI. It's not too bad. There should be threads covering the swap, just do some searching. From an interior perspective, I think it's about all interchangeable. It seems like every 87/88 interior part I've checked has had an E5 or E6 (85 or 86) P/N on it. So, you should be good to go there. Quote Selected
83-86 to 87-88 turbo coupe part interchangability Reply #5 – September 21, 2009, 03:07:27 PM yeah i need some interior stuff. i just dont know whats all involved with changing over to the newer motor and swapping the gearbox of the trans. Quote Selected
83-86 to 87-88 turbo coupe part interchangability Reply #6 – September 21, 2009, 03:31:53 PM PM Sent Quote Selected
83-86 to 87-88 turbo coupe part interchangability Reply #7 – September 21, 2009, 03:33:49 PM If you have the T5 now, just swap the transmission itself, but keep your clutch cable, bell, and pedals. The '87-'88 TC used a hydraulic clutch...Although I'm not sure the difference is in the transmissions..I *think* they were all World Class 86 and newer...there's a chart that has the ratios, applications, and if a specific T5 was a WC variant, or not.I'll see if I can find it for ya... Quote Selected
83-86 to 87-88 turbo coupe part interchangability Reply #8 – September 21, 2009, 03:48:36 PM everything behind the doors is different inside the car. The seats will swap out. Door panels can be changed, but there will be some differances. Quote Selected
83-86 to 87-88 turbo coupe part interchangability Reply #9 – September 21, 2009, 07:03:28 PM sounds great i just test drove it and it looks/feels like motor/tranny are recent rebuilds ran real nice. the body is shot but there are a lot of useable parts. Quote Selected
83-86 to 87-88 turbo coupe part interchangability Reply #10 – October 14, 2009, 11:15:14 PM well that car got sold out from under me. i found a better car for 350 so im happy ill have pics tommarow. Quote Selected
83-86 to 87-88 turbo coupe part interchangability Reply #11 – March 15, 2010, 06:14:56 PM ok this parts car is long gone and im about to start swapping the newer computer into my car. my car already has the motor and trans out i got my old bellhousing on the new t5. i just was just wondering whats all involved with putting the new computer in the 86. do i keep my wiring and plug the la3 in or do i use the harness off the parts car? am i going to have to cut and splice a ton to make this work? Quote Selected
83-86 to 87-88 turbo coupe part interchangability Reply #12 – March 15, 2010, 07:21:53 PM You will have to repin the connector (at computer) if you keep the '86 harness. There's a schematic for repinning over at the NATO forums. It includes new things, such as the ACT sensor, which you will have to install in the manifold. Quote Selected
83-86 to 87-88 turbo coupe part interchangability Reply #13 – March 17, 2010, 01:26:03 AM i want to use the 88 compter and harness Quote Selected
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