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General => General Fox T-Bird/Cougar Discussion => Topic started by: Red_LX on October 07, 2007, 10:47:56 PM

Title: Identifying model/engine at a glance?
Post by: Red_LX on October 07, 2007, 10:47:56 PM
A guy JUST down the road from me has an '87-88 Thunderbird sitting in his driveway, exact same color as mine.

This car has dual tailpipes and the 14" 8-hole aluminum wheels. Is it safe to assume this car is probably a 5.0? Could it be a Sport or is it more likely an LX?

I haven't seen this car move all summer, makes me wonder if it even runs or what's going on with it.
Title: Identifying model/engine at a glance?
Post by: Sduneman3 on October 07, 2007, 10:56:25 PM
Quote from: Red_LX;181423
A guy JUST down the road from me has an '87-88 Thunderbird sitting in his driveway, exact same color as mine.

This car has dual tailpipes and the 14" 8-hole aluminum wheels. Is it safe to assume this car is probably a 5.0? Could it be a Sport or is it more likely an LX?

I haven't seen this car move all summer, makes me wonder if it even runs or what's going on with it.


I would have to say it's a 5.0, but from what I hear, you have to look at the VIN to decide if it's a LX or a Sport.
Title: Identifying model/engine at a glance?
Post by: Tbird232ci on October 07, 2007, 11:25:58 PM
Window molding will tell you if its a sport or LX. Sports have blacked out trim like a TC, LX's have chrome.
Title: Identifying model/engine at a glance?
Post by: thunderjet302 on October 08, 2007, 11:58:38 AM
Quote from: Red_LX;181423


This car has dual tailpipes and the 14" 8-hole aluminum wheels. Is it safe to assume this car is probably a 5.0? Could it be a Sport or is it more likely an LX?



With dual pipes it *should* be an 88 5.0. I have seen V6 cars at the wreakers with dual pipes so someone could add them......
Title: Identifying model/engine at a glance?
Post by: EricCoolCats on October 08, 2007, 02:21:11 PM
By simple deduction...

- 1988 5.0 engines in the Cougar/T-Bird had factory dual exhaust
- 14" 8-hole rims were optional on the Sport V8 model
- Black out trim only came on Sports and Turbo Coupes
- 14" 8-hole rims will not clear the TC's 11" front brakes ;)

So...if you see blacked out trim it's a Sport. If you see black/chrome trim then it's probably a base/LX, or a V6 car with duals added.
Title: Identifying model/engine at a glance?
Post by: nutwagon on October 11, 2007, 10:10:33 AM
Looks like an 05 mustang. Maybe with the shelby body kit.
Title: Identifying model/engine at a glance?
Post by: oldraven on October 11, 2007, 12:12:07 PM
Quote from: nutwagon;181922
Looks like an 05 mustang. Maybe with the shelby body kit.


Looks like we've got another live one, guys. :toilet:
Title: Identifying model/engine at a glance?
Post by: Sduneman3 on October 11, 2007, 12:33:19 PM
Quote from: oldraven;181946
Looks like we've got another live one, guys. :toilet:


LLLLOOOOOLLLLLLL!!!!!!!! I just can't stop it!!
Title: Identifying model/engine at a glance?
Post by: nutwagon on October 12, 2007, 09:22:57 AM
Wait. am I missing something cause I`m talking about that yellow thing that looks like drawing lol. sorry my comp is goofy wit pics showing up.
Title: Identifying model/engine at a glance?
Post by: nutwagon on October 12, 2007, 12:31:24 PM
lmao sorry if i insulted you. I`m a retard. I`m makin fun of ricers not your tbird
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