My new project: 1988 5.0L Thunderbird September 29, 2011, 10:07:47 AM So I finally got back in the Tbirds and cats again after driving a stang for spring and summer.This is the beast as I got it:it already had 1 5/8" BBK headers and mustang H-pipe and 2.5" flowmasters wwhen I bought it, plus a K&N panel filter. so it took me about an hour of it sitting in my driveway to decide where I will take this car.blacked out the grill for now (going to aquire a TC header panel and hood today hopefully)then bought these to complement the lers and make it Emmisions testable so I can put it on the road:ordered a set of new GT40X aluminium heads with 1.94 intake valves from Summit racing the other day. (they should fit the stock SO 302 right?) if not I will swap in a built HO. I guess.also I have this waiting to go on after the HO conversion/swap: a Brand new Vortech V3 5-6psi Kitwith this to support it:a BBK adjustable FPR, SCT BA2600 MAS, 39lb injectors, and the adapters for both.also got a chip for an A9L comp:stay tuned.... Quote Selected
My new project: 1988 5.0L Thunderbird Reply #1 – September 29, 2011, 10:21:39 AM Very nice project! What a great foundation to start with. no rust and a presentable exterior and interior. Have fun. Quote Selected
My new project: 1988 5.0L Thunderbird Reply #2 – September 29, 2011, 11:57:20 AM Quote from: 1WLD BRD;368754 that's an interesting cat setup.. :rollin:nice solid start to a project.. looks like her previous owner knew what he had and took great care of it.. please don't booger it up with a TC header :( LOL.. good luck with her, she looks like she'll treat you well! Quote Selected
My new project: 1988 5.0L Thunderbird Reply #3 – September 29, 2011, 01:10:59 PM Looks like a great start, did you find that in Canada? Quote Selected
My new project: 1988 5.0L Thunderbird Reply #4 – September 29, 2011, 02:07:08 PM Looks like a great car. Are you going to lengthen the tailpipes or just use them where they terminate? Quote Selected
My new project: 1988 5.0L Thunderbird Reply #5 – September 29, 2011, 02:08:51 PM Quote from: 1WLD BRD;368754So I finally got back in the Tbirds and cats again after driving a stang for spring and summer.This is the beast as I got it:p://i1216.photobucket.com/albums/dd372/1WLDCAT/1988%20Thunderbird/... Does it rain milk up there? Quote Selected
My new project: 1988 5.0L Thunderbird Reply #6 – September 29, 2011, 06:26:39 PM Quote from: 1WLD BRD;368754then bought these to complement the lers and make it Emmisions testable so I can put it on the road:. That looks just like the kitten I found 5 months ago. She would do the same thing. She tried to make a home out of the floor mats I recently bought for the T-bird.Looks like a nice, soild project. You're not winter driving that thing right?The power of the Fox Thundercats keep pulling you back in don't they? Quote Selected
My new project: 1988 5.0L Thunderbird Reply #7 – September 29, 2011, 06:31:20 PM Nice Birdie...For the heads I'd recommend the Trick Flows, no clearance problems even with moderate performance cams... Quote Selected
My new project: 1988 5.0L Thunderbird Reply #8 – September 29, 2011, 07:20:01 PM Looks like a nice solid foundation. Glad you came back to the thundercat side. Quote Selected
My new project: 1988 5.0L Thunderbird Reply #9 – September 29, 2011, 07:20:53 PM I thought about them but for some reason I thought you needed valve reliefs for them. unfortunately it is too late, my order is placed.thanks for the comments guy, yes it has always been a Canadian car, that has only been subjected to two winters when it was new.and yes I will be lengthening the pipes. was installing them today but the way they tucked the lers way up, you cant get a tail pipe on it, so I need some new flowtubes tomorrow. Quote Selected
My new project: 1988 5.0L Thunderbird Reply #10 – September 29, 2011, 07:51:10 PM Welcome back. Nice Bird as well. I can't wait to see how it turns out. Quote Selected
My new project: 1988 5.0L Thunderbird Reply #11 – September 29, 2011, 09:43:18 PM Quote from: 1WLD BRD;368802I thought about them but for some reason I thought you needed valve reliefs for them. unfortunately it is too late, my order is placed.thanks for the comments guy, yes it has always been a Canadian car, that has only been subjected to two winters when it was new.and yes I will be lengthening the pipes. was installing them today but the way they tucked the lers way up, you cant get a tail pipe on it, so I need some new flowtubes tomorrow. I thought those flowtubes looked alot more bent than mine. I thought about just running my tailpipes like yours without lengthening. Quote Selected
My new project: 1988 5.0L Thunderbird Reply #12 – September 29, 2011, 10:08:50 PM Looks great. looks like there's a lip on front bumper i haven't seen before. Quote Selected
My new project: 1988 5.0L Thunderbird Reply #13 – September 30, 2011, 10:38:16 AM Quote from: mcb82gt;368818I thought those flowtubes looked alot more bent than mine. I thought about just running my tailpipes like yours without lengthening. Bad idea. for one it wil look like , and two it lets the exhaust get trapped under the car and possibly seep into the cabin.Quote from: bryan163Looks great. looks like there's a lip on front bumper i haven't seen before. yeah there is a body kit on front and back but nothing on the sides. so I picked up a set of side skirts from a '91 Mustang GT with the mounting clips, that I am going to modify to fit. Quote Selected
My new project: 1988 5.0L Thunderbird Reply #14 – September 30, 2011, 11:54:42 AM Welcome back! Can't wait to see how your Stang side skirts turn out... :) Quote Selected
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