88 turbo coupe April 22, 2012, 08:42:10 PM I just bought a 88 turbo coupe tbird. I was wondering if any of you knew the wheelbase, and what rearend was in it? I was told it's a limited slip 8.8, and it's 104 inch wheelbase. Just checking to be sure. Thanks in advance. Quote Selected
88 turbo coupe Reply #1 – April 22, 2012, 09:02:31 PM I dont remember the wheel base for sure, but yes the rear end is an 8.8 limited. Quote Selected
88 turbo coupe Reply #2 – April 22, 2012, 09:13:18 PM Ok cool, I hear it has a borg warner t5? It had a 3.8 turbo in it too. Quote Selected
88 turbo coupe Reply #3 – April 22, 2012, 09:18:15 PM A Turbo Coupe would be a 2.3 Turbo and it is a T5 Quote Selected
88 turbo coupe Reply #4 – April 22, 2012, 09:32:54 PM Quote from: Vito324;387526 It had a 3.8 turbo in it too.No, no it doesn't. 2.3T I4.Wheelbase is 104.4" Quote Selected
88 turbo coupe Reply #5 – April 22, 2012, 10:53:38 PM It had a turbo 2.3 and the tranny is a WORLD CLASS BORG WARNER T5. And the final drive is an 8.8 ford POSI.Chuck is correct on the WB and engine. The rear axle is 61 inches wide DISC TO DISC Quote Selected
88 turbo coupe Reply #6 – April 23, 2012, 10:15:48 AM Ok, Thanks guys. Just wondering, How much is the T5 worth? I may not sell it. Quote Selected
88 turbo coupe Reply #7 – April 23, 2012, 07:25:11 PM Quote from: TOM Renzo;387537It had a turbo 2.3 and the tranny is a WORLD CLASS BORG WARNER T5. And the final drive is an 8.8 ford Trac-Lok.Fixed for ya To the OP: did you pick it up to resell, or what? Or are you just selling the 2.3 T5? Quote Selected
88 turbo coupe Reply #8 – April 24, 2012, 09:36:26 AM Actually, I picked it up to put my stroker 347 in it. Quote Selected
88 turbo coupe Reply #9 – April 24, 2012, 02:13:07 PM Nice. I have completed the swap. If you have any questions, please let me know. Quote Selected
88 turbo coupe Reply #11 – April 25, 2012, 12:40:46 AM I was wondering how long it would take. lol! Quote Selected
88 turbo coupe Reply #12 – April 25, 2012, 09:26:56 PM It's a WC T5 for sure but is 4cyl spec, which means it a bit on the weak side(240ft lb I believe) and has a stump pullin' 3.97 1st gear... Input shaft is slightly different than the V8 T5, requires a Probe pilot bearing to use... None of the gears interchange with the V8 pieces, even the case is machined differently due to having a larger gear size on the input shaft...A '88 TC with T5 will have a 3.55 ratio, 8.8" Traction-Lock rear with disc brakes... The disc setup are unique to the '87 & '88 TC, At one time Ford Racing offered this setup as a conversion for the Stangs but it's long been discontinued... Quote Selected
88 turbo coupe Reply #13 – April 25, 2012, 09:52:03 PM ^^^Thanks for the info. I'll post pics when I get into the project. Quote Selected
88 turbo coupe Reply #14 – May 09, 2012, 11:19:22 AM How much is the T5 worth in these? Quote Selected
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