Title: My new (to me) 87 Turbo Coupe
Post by: stangman_1987 on October 06, 2011, 04:05:55 AM
Post by: stangman_1987 on October 06, 2011, 04:05:55 AM
Hi t-bird and cougar fans. I'm new to this forum and recently bought a turbo coupe. One helluva deal, $1500. It's a 5-speed that has been bored 20 over with a roller cam and garret turbo. Let me know what you think. BTW this is a fantastic forum and it has given me many ideas.
Thanks guys,
Clint
Thanks guys,
Clint
Title: My new (to me) 87 Turbo Coupe
Post by: stangman_1987 on October 06, 2011, 04:09:00 AM
Post by: stangman_1987 on October 06, 2011, 04:09:00 AM
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Title: My new (to me) 87 Turbo Coupe
Post by: Carl on October 06, 2011, 04:50:38 AM
Post by: Carl on October 06, 2011, 04:50:38 AM
That's an interesting intercooler piping setup you got going there. NICE BIRD! Welcome to the forum.
Title: My new (to me) 87 Turbo Coupe
Post by: vinnietbird on October 06, 2011, 06:45:28 AM
Post by: vinnietbird on October 06, 2011, 06:45:28 AM
Nice looking car. Was it red from the factory? It appears to have painted again at some point, but looks great. You don't see too many red Turbo Coupes.
Title: My new (to me) 87 Turbo Coupe
Post by: stangman_1987 on October 06, 2011, 08:33:49 AM
Post by: stangman_1987 on October 06, 2011, 08:33:49 AM
Yeah Vinnie. It was red from the factory, same color as in the engine bay... It was painted about 3 months ago as I was told from the previous owner. I just picked it up about 3 weeks ago. I can't remember what type of red it was, but whoever did it did a great job. The interior is also red, which I hate. I would love to find some gray and black leather seats and redo the whole interior to match. Thanks a lot guys for the comments, I've been wanting to get one of these since my mother had the 3.8L LX when I was 15, now 24. Awesome car. The guy I got it from also told me he did a 11.9s 1/4 with a water to air intercooler, but I don't know exactly how true that is. He didn't seem too much like a b.s'er. I do know that it's fast as hell running 20 psi. I would really like to paint it a midnight metallic blue type when funds become available. Thanks a lot for the compliments.. all your cars look freaking awesome.
Title: My new (to me) 87 Turbo Coupe
Post by: stangman_1987 on October 06, 2011, 08:38:47 AM
Post by: stangman_1987 on October 06, 2011, 08:38:47 AM
Also, does anybody know if the Escort Cosworth 5-spoke wheels would have the correct offset/spacing to work on a TC? I think they would look really great and still say FORD on them. hahaha. Thanks guys.
Title: My new (to me) 87 Turbo Coupe
Post by: mcb82gt on October 06, 2011, 09:34:36 AM
Post by: mcb82gt on October 06, 2011, 09:34:36 AM
Im not sure on the wheels, but I have to think that they would not work.
Welcome to the site.
Welcome to the site.
Title: My new (to me) 87 Turbo Coupe
Post by: stangman_1987 on October 06, 2011, 04:22:34 PM
Post by: stangman_1987 on October 06, 2011, 04:22:34 PM
Thanks Mike
Title: My new (to me) 87 Turbo Coupe
Post by: mercury-man on October 06, 2011, 05:01:05 PM
Post by: mercury-man on October 06, 2011, 05:01:05 PM
Welcome Clint , and like everybody else has said nice looking ride man. :headbang:
Title: My new (to me) 87 Turbo Coupe
Post by: 1BadBird on October 06, 2011, 05:28:49 PM
Post by: 1BadBird on October 06, 2011, 05:28:49 PM
Ouch!! My Eyes!! Where's my sunglasses!!
J/K Seriously Nice Ride ya got yourself. Welcome to the site :D
J/K Seriously Nice Ride ya got yourself. Welcome to the site :D
Title: My new (to me) 87 Turbo Coupe
Post by: stangman_1987 on October 06, 2011, 11:10:36 PM
Post by: stangman_1987 on October 06, 2011, 11:10:36 PM
HaHa, yeah it's pretty bright and shiny. Thank you very much. Anybody know of any leather interior around?
Title: My new (to me) 87 Turbo Coupe
Post by: 5.0 tbird on October 06, 2011, 11:41:55 PM
Post by: 5.0 tbird on October 06, 2011, 11:41:55 PM
Nice TC, and welcome to the site!
Title: My new (to me) 87 Turbo Coupe
Post by: thunderjet302 on October 07, 2011, 12:15:31 PM
Post by: thunderjet302 on October 07, 2011, 12:15:31 PM
Looks nice and welcome :).
Any idea as to what shade of red that is? It's really bright.
Any idea as to what shade of red that is? It's really bright.
Title: My new (to me) 87 Turbo Coupe
Post by: stangman_1987 on October 07, 2011, 01:45:10 PM
Post by: stangman_1987 on October 07, 2011, 01:45:10 PM
Quote from: thunderjet302;369439
Looks nice and welcome :).
Any idea as to what shade of red that is? It's really bright.
Thanks thunder, I contacted the previous owner. It is painted Torch Red. Thanks Matt
Title: My new (to me) 87 Turbo Coupe
Post by: ThunderCat_1985 on October 07, 2011, 05:10:56 PM
Post by: ThunderCat_1985 on October 07, 2011, 05:10:56 PM
Looks really nice. Seems like even back in the 80's I never saw as many of that model as I did the others.
Title: My new (to me) 87 Turbo Coupe
Post by: stangman_1987 on October 08, 2011, 05:26:27 AM
Post by: stangman_1987 on October 08, 2011, 05:26:27 AM
You mean an original red one, with red interior? I really don't know but i would have thought the red would have been more common.
Actually now that I think of it, I think I have only seen 1 or 2 other ones in person. Thanks ThunderCat. I will be posting some pics of the interior soon... not very good at all, at least to me.
Actually now that I think of it, I think I have only seen 1 or 2 other ones in person. Thanks ThunderCat. I will be posting some pics of the interior soon... not very good at all, at least to me.
Title: interior pics
Post by: stangman_1987 on October 08, 2011, 05:39:46 AM
Post by: stangman_1987 on October 08, 2011, 05:39:46 AM
Title: My new (to me) 87 Turbo Coupe
Post by: stangman_1987 on October 08, 2011, 05:42:23 AM
Post by: stangman_1987 on October 08, 2011, 05:42:23 AM
The dash has a pretty decent crack in it under that cover. I will be getting a dash cap to install, but i am looking to change the interior to another color. Not completely sure if I should or not. Sorry it was dark when i took the pics.
Title: My new (to me) 87 Turbo Coupe
Post by: stangman_1987 on October 08, 2011, 05:43:30 AM
Post by: stangman_1987 on October 08, 2011, 05:43:30 AM
I suppose I should wipe the dust off it too. lol
Title: My new (to me) 87 Turbo Coupe
Post by: Carl on October 08, 2011, 07:40:42 PM
Post by: Carl on October 08, 2011, 07:40:42 PM
Are you still running an air to water setup? I'd be interested to see some more detailed pics. :)
I was considering that before I got my Big NPR Front Mount.
I was considering that before I got my Big NPR Front Mount.
Title: My new (to me) 87 Turbo Coupe
Post by: stangman_1987 on October 09, 2011, 05:09:38 AM
Post by: stangman_1987 on October 09, 2011, 05:09:38 AM
Sorry Carl. The water-air intercooler was removed before i purchased the car. I just was saying he had his best 1/4 with it. One of these days I'll go and get my own time.
Title: Before, YUCK! and after
Post by: stangman_1987 on October 12, 2011, 12:01:53 PM
Post by: stangman_1987 on October 12, 2011, 12:01:53 PM
Title: What happens when you run over a piece of rubber on the interstate with skinnys
Post by: stangman_1987 on October 12, 2011, 12:04:58 PM
Post by: stangman_1987 on October 12, 2011, 12:04:58 PM
Title: A short video of 1st gear boost and RPM jump.. sorry for the poor quality...
Post by: stangman_1987 on October 12, 2011, 12:17:04 PM
Post by: stangman_1987 on October 12, 2011, 12:17:04 PM
[video=youtube;g6Jd2Ntu1fY]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g6Jd2Ntu1fY[/video]
Title: My new (to me) 87 Turbo Coupe
Post by: stangman_1987 on October 14, 2011, 12:50:33 PM
Post by: stangman_1987 on October 14, 2011, 12:50:33 PM
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Anybody know if these wheels will work. It's a great price. I know they're for a mustang. I was wondering if with the 19 front and 25 rear offset if the 17x10's would work without moving the quad shock since the axle is 3/4 of an inch longer than the mustang. Thanks let me know please.
Anybody know if these wheels will work. It's a great price. I know they're for a mustang. I was wondering if with the 19 front and 25 rear offset if the 17x10's would work without moving the quad shock since the axle is 3/4 of an inch longer than the mustang. Thanks let me know please.
Title: My new (to me) 87 Turbo Coupe
Post by: sho_shane on November 10, 2011, 05:33:07 PM
Post by: sho_shane on November 10, 2011, 05:33:07 PM
I want to know also...
Title: My new (to me) 87 Turbo Coupe
Post by: blackcougar71 on November 12, 2011, 01:20:02 AM
Post by: blackcougar71 on November 12, 2011, 01:20:02 AM
the 17x10's will work perfect on your turbo coupe. the only thing you might have to do is remove the quad shocks or flip them for better fitment. i had 15x10's with quad shock for a while on my cougar till i upgrade to 15x12's in the rear.
Title: My new (to me) 87 Turbo Coupe
Post by: vinnietbird on November 12, 2011, 09:19:14 AM
Post by: vinnietbird on November 12, 2011, 09:19:14 AM
I've got 17x10's out back and the quads had to go.
Title: My new (to me) 87 Turbo Coupe
Post by: Chrome on November 12, 2011, 09:41:01 PM
Post by: Chrome on November 12, 2011, 09:41:01 PM
Love the red. I don't think I have seen one that color before. I agree the red interior has to go.
Title: My new (to me) 87 Turbo Coupe
Post by: sho_shane on November 15, 2011, 09:40:43 AM
Post by: sho_shane on November 15, 2011, 09:40:43 AM
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Title: My new (to me) 87 Turbo Coupe
Post by: DVP on December 24, 2011, 04:01:30 PM
Post by: DVP on December 24, 2011, 04:01:30 PM
Personally I would do the 5 lug swap before I bought wheels