Title: im new here...heres my new to me '88tbird
Post by: birdboy88 on December 11, 2010, 08:19:38 PM
Post by: birdboy88 on December 11, 2010, 08:19:38 PM
1988 Ford Thunderbird Sport Coupe New Paint (Midnight Blue) 40K on Updated Engine and Drivetrain built and installed professionally. Upgrades include Merkel-built 306, GT- 40X Heads, E-303 cam, FRPP 1.6 Roller Rockers, Cobra Intake, 65mm Accufab throttle body, 73mm Mass Airflow Sensor, 24lb Injectors, 190lph Holley Fuel Pump, MSD Ignition/Distributor/coil, 140amp altenator, JBA Headers, Bassani Stainless Steel X pipe, Borla SS lers, new tailpipes, World Class 2.95 T-5 5 speed, Pro 5.0 shifter, FRPP Clutch, FRPP Aluminum Driveshaft, Frame Connectors, Turbo Coupe 8.8 Rear Disk Axle with adjustable proportioning valve rebuilt with 4.10 gears, Auburn Pro Series Differential 31 Spline Axles. New Battery, Auto Meter Tach w/Light, Autometer Water Temp, Oil Pressure, Voltage Gauges. Picked it up for a steal...$2500. I've been looking for something exactly like this ever since my first tbird when I was 16. 
Title: im new here...heres my new to me '88tbird
Post by: hypostang on December 11, 2010, 08:23:53 PM
Post by: hypostang on December 11, 2010, 08:23:53 PM
Welcome , very nice looking Bird , love the wheels :)
Title: im new here...heres my new to me '88tbird
Post by: birdboy88 on December 11, 2010, 08:27:21 PM
Post by: birdboy88 on December 11, 2010, 08:27:21 PM
yeah i dont care for the wheels too muh. But they are made by ROH so thats good
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Post by: vinnietbird on December 11, 2010, 08:28:53 PM
Post by: vinnietbird on December 11, 2010, 08:28:53 PM
great looking car. I like the mod list as well. Sweetness. I have to say,I've never seen a master cylinder like that on an '88 before. Post up some interior shots as well. we ned the whole package. Again,great looking car. Any idea of the power it's putting to the tires?
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Post by: vinnietbird on December 11, 2010, 08:29:35 PM
Post by: vinnietbird on December 11, 2010, 08:29:35 PM
It sits up high and proud up front like my Sport used to.LOL.
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Post by: birdboy88 on December 11, 2010, 08:40:34 PM
Post by: birdboy88 on December 11, 2010, 08:40:34 PM
the guy said it has air bags within the rear coils so i think the back is low and the front may be normal. Ill work on some int pics. I love the grant steering wheel..handles like a champ too...and puts shame to my almost stock '90 5.0 stang in everyway. Has sunroof also and correct me if im wrong but the sport and lx came with a front grillt? Mine has the turbo coupe front clip. Oh and some 255's in the rear. My guess is as good as urs as far as power. But its pretty much fords 306 with bolt ons...but this was a built motor not a crate motor.
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Post by: hypostang on December 11, 2010, 08:43:19 PM
Post by: hypostang on December 11, 2010, 08:43:19 PM
Did you by chance just get that car from ebay ? the nose looks familiar
Never mind it was for sale on here
http://www.foxtbirdcougarforums.com/showthread.php?30101-1988-Thunderbird-Sport-Coupe
Never mind it was for sale on here
http://www.foxtbirdcougarforums.com/showthread.php?30101-1988-Thunderbird-Sport-Coupe
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Post by: 20thanniver-ls on December 11, 2010, 08:45:03 PM
Post by: 20thanniver-ls on December 11, 2010, 08:45:03 PM
I love that color. Great looking Bird. Welcome to the site!
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Post by: birdboy88 on December 11, 2010, 08:53:11 PM
Post by: birdboy88 on December 11, 2010, 08:53:11 PM
Actually it was on ebay about 2wks ago. I dont like ebay and neither does he. So I contacted him and we made the sale outside of ebay.
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Post by: Thunder Bantam on December 11, 2010, 09:31:02 PM
Post by: Thunder Bantam on December 11, 2010, 09:31:02 PM
Awesome ! welcome and who makes those wheels ? i want some but cant find them.
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Post by: turbo_88_XR7 on December 11, 2010, 10:16:50 PM
Post by: turbo_88_XR7 on December 11, 2010, 10:16:50 PM
he said ROH.. i believe ARE makes the same 1's
anyway.. welcome!
anyway.. welcome!
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Post by: dragon574444 on December 11, 2010, 10:26:00 PM
Post by: dragon574444 on December 11, 2010, 10:26:00 PM
Nice car, tons of mods I'd like mine to get eventually. That master cylinder is the same style my 84 uses.
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Post by: shame302 on December 12, 2010, 01:32:13 AM
Post by: shame302 on December 12, 2010, 01:32:13 AM
Yep, Sick deal, awesome car. congrats!
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Post by: 1 BADBIRD on December 12, 2010, 05:25:29 AM
Post by: 1 BADBIRD on December 12, 2010, 05:25:29 AM
Real nice Tbird !! GOOD LUCK with it !!
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Post by: 50tbrd88 on December 12, 2010, 08:42:17 AM
Post by: 50tbrd88 on December 12, 2010, 08:42:17 AM
Very nice car! Welcome to the site, you have come to the right place.
Oh one more thing, MORE PICS!!
Oh one more thing, MORE PICS!!
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Post by: Bruce M on December 12, 2010, 08:56:39 AM
Post by: Bruce M on December 12, 2010, 08:56:39 AM
Pictures dont do it for me anymore, I need videos. :tbirdbang:
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Post by: daminc on December 12, 2010, 09:05:20 AM
Post by: daminc on December 12, 2010, 09:05:20 AM
Welcome.... Your car isn't allowed to be shinier then mine, so you'll have to tone it down..... lol
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Post by: birdboy88 on December 12, 2010, 02:07:21 PM
Post by: birdboy88 on December 12, 2010, 02:07:21 PM
ROH...Ive seen stang wheels the make. Dont worry u'll see them on here for sale when I get new wheels.I really dont like them
Title: im new here...heres my new to me '88tbird
Post by: birdboy88 on December 12, 2010, 05:43:07 PM
Post by: birdboy88 on December 12, 2010, 05:43:07 PM
videos will be here as soon as I get these chevy ls1's around here to bein scared of my little 306 lol
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Post by: Haystack on December 12, 2010, 10:04:40 PM
Post by: Haystack on December 12, 2010, 10:04:40 PM
I would like to see some pics of the belt arrangement without the a/c if you don't mind? Looks like you just lost the A/C and kept the same brackets?
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Post by: turbo_88_XR7 on December 12, 2010, 10:51:22 PM
Post by: turbo_88_XR7 on December 12, 2010, 10:51:22 PM
i would ask the original owner/builder.. he'd more than likely be the best source to get the info from.. his name on here is jd f3506.0 (http://"http://www.foxtbirdcougarforums.com/member.php?4081-jd-f3506.0") < click lol
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Post by: thunderjet302 on December 13, 2010, 06:14:56 PM
Post by: thunderjet302 on December 13, 2010, 06:14:56 PM
Where's that line on the passenger side vale cover go to?
Nice T-bird :)
Nice T-bird :)
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Post by: birdboy88 on December 13, 2010, 08:30:15 PM
Post by: birdboy88 on December 13, 2010, 08:30:15 PM
u mean the pcv valve on the driverside? it goes to an oil catcher instead of blowing back through the tb. ill try to get some more pics for you guys. or better yet check the ebay ad...it has tons of pics http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Sport-Coupe-/290503606608?pt=US_Cars_Trucks&hash=item43a35d4150
Title: im new here...heres my new to me '88tbird
Post by: thunderjet302 on December 14, 2010, 12:19:19 PM
Post by: thunderjet302 on December 14, 2010, 12:19:19 PM
Quote from: birdboy88;345573
u mean the pcv valve on the driverside? it goes to an oil catcher instead of blowing back through the tb. ill try to get some more pics for you guys. or better yet check the ebay ad...it has tons of pics http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Sport-Coupe-/290503606608?pt=US_Cars_Trucks&hash=item43a35d4150
Yeah that's it. I wonder why he did that?
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Post by: birdboy88 on December 14, 2010, 07:05:53 PM
Post by: birdboy88 on December 14, 2010, 07:05:53 PM
i assume to keep the oil from blowing back through the motor and building up on the intake and everything else on the way. i think its a great idea. has a small valve on the bottom on the custom made alum canister for drainage. after many high mileage fords, i like this idea because ive always had oil coming back through this line and making a mess. ill try to get more pics when its not 20degrees outside and snowing..goood ol' unpredictable maryland weather lol.
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Post by: 1Bad88tbird on December 14, 2010, 08:00:39 PM
Post by: 1Bad88tbird on December 14, 2010, 08:00:39 PM
Welcome, very nice buy! Serious mod list for that price! I'm suprised you don't like the wheels, I've actually been thinking about that style for mine. Those are the Saleen style correct? What size are they? I'm thinking of going with 17s if I get a set. What type of wheel are you planning on going with?
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Post by: turbo_88_XR7 on December 14, 2010, 08:04:25 PM
Post by: turbo_88_XR7 on December 14, 2010, 08:04:25 PM
i agree with him, they're a bit bland.. they just don't seem to fit these cars right
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Post by: Bruce M on December 14, 2010, 08:11:38 PM
Post by: Bruce M on December 14, 2010, 08:11:38 PM
I like the Cobra 190s. I believe they're the 03 model wheels.
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Post by: birdboy88 on December 15, 2010, 11:40:06 AM
Post by: birdboy88 on December 15, 2010, 11:40:06 AM
these are 16's. im thinkin bout something black. maybe 17 or 18 black cobra r's. id b willing to trade the wheels for another set if anyone in the area is interested. i like how many ppl on here seem to like them..i shouldnt have a prob getting rid of them
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Post by: 50tbrd88 on December 15, 2010, 03:01:11 PM
Post by: 50tbrd88 on December 15, 2010, 03:01:11 PM
I always vote no on black wheels. It's way overdone (this coming from a guy with Cobra R's, lol) and just does not look good in my eyes. You have to have some contrast mixed in there.
But its your car and your choice.
But its your car and your choice.
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Post by: Bruce M on December 15, 2010, 03:45:30 PM
Post by: Bruce M on December 15, 2010, 03:45:30 PM
I love black wheels. I vote black 03 Cobras.
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Post by: thunderjet302 on December 15, 2010, 06:05:45 PM
Post by: thunderjet302 on December 15, 2010, 06:05:45 PM
Quote from: birdboy88;345670
i assume to keep the oil from blowing back through the motor and building up on the intake and everything else on the way. i think its a great idea. has a small valve on the bottom on the custom made alum canister for drainage. after many high mileage fords, i like this idea because ive always had oil coming back through this line and making a mess. ill try to get more pics when its not 20degrees outside and snowing..goood ol' unpredictable maryland weather lol.
I bet he did that because of the Cobra intake. They usually don't have a big enough baffel under the PCV valve and they suck up oil. The Explorer GT40 lower, which I have, has a much larger baffel from the factory. I have zero oil in the intake issues.
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Post by: 1Bad88tbird on December 15, 2010, 07:00:42 PM
Post by: 1Bad88tbird on December 15, 2010, 07:00:42 PM
Quote from: 50tbrd88;345773
I always vote no on black wheels. It's way overdone (this coming from a guy with Cobra R's, lol) and just does not look good in my eyes. You have to have some contrast mixed in there.
But its your car and your choice.
I'm with you. I don't really care for black wheels. Unless they have a machined or chrome lip. Then I like them. I like the new black chrome that's out now though.
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Post by: birdboy88 on December 15, 2010, 07:22:38 PM
Post by: birdboy88 on December 15, 2010, 07:22:38 PM
yeah well wheels are one of those things that are fun to change around every now and then. I have some beat chrome waffle star mustang wheels i painted black and left the chrome lip. gonna try those out and ill post pics. just got em layin around so why not. but the highs around here are about 35degrees so thats gonna have to wait a bit lol. anybody have a suggestion on some lowering springs that wont cause the car to shake my teeth out? i want a nice progressive rate spring