figured id share some pics with you guys
here is my 87 turbo coupe it is currently in the middle of a 429/c-6 swap
also got a few of my beater car "turbo coupe look alike"
heres one of my old 86 turbo coupe
would you look at the size of that thing!the turbo that is.awesome.does your beaterhave the tc disc rear under it?
is that a holset?
no it has a 3.73 geared 7.5 with 10 inch drums :D
yes it is it's an h1c series
heres some more random pics guys :deal:
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Wow what does that TurboCoupe with the holset turbo run? You have some nice rides and ideas. Keep up the good work.
Why is your "beater" car the only one with a decent paint job?
decent? pics make it look good it is 1.99 spray bomb from doors forward
funny that you ask this , the last time it was out before it expired it ran an 8.901 @86 mph 2.57 60 ft time on motor, car had been mid 7's on 50 shot,before and had slowed sinificantly .That was what had made my desicion to finnally do the motor swap i had been putting off for so long 6.0's here we come :D
i hope to get a few pics up of the motor swap soon :D
heres a couple of the ex turbo car
Are you gonna sell the parts of the turbocoupe? Like the holset turbo? thanks man lmk.
O_o! That one bird is teh nekkids!!! :D Seriously though, nice collection. Say, aren't you from carbdford.com?
yes, id o have a few things still for sale p/m with what you are looking for i may be able to help
thanks, i spend alot of time over at turboford and streetcarforums.com :D
Dude that 4 banger was done you so should have just fixed it and left it in there,o well to each his own.
Just curious but what's up with the cobra r's on the right side and bullit's on the left side?
DOUBLE POST SORRY :toilet:
actually the little 2.3 just needs to be decked it has a small warpage and blew a head gasket.
those pics were taken at diffenrt times , i had bullets on it a few months ago and switched to the cobra r's that are on it now :crazy:
i almost agree, that 4 was pretty hot.. but will be much faster with the big block, just alot more gas...
hope to have some updated pics tonight guys
that would be cool man. Nice looking birds
heres a few pics of the k member installed
updated pics guys got into a few hold backs along the way but its all painted up and ready for the big block:)
I read your post on turboford about the 17X10.5. Can you show some rear shots of your TC and also side view with your new bullits. Thanks
nice looking bay. cleaned up good.. that is a monster motor going in..
i had the bullets on before these cobra r's but here are some shots :D
that a 315 on that 10.5" rim? stock rear?
yep
315/35/17's stock rear w/no quad shocks
quad shock removal required, or just extra measure?
here some updated pics of my daily driver almost on full t/c dress
got a few more peices to collect then its off for paint! :deal:
if anyone has a turbo coupe deck emblem cheap let me know!
Deck lid? Do you mean trunk lid. I have one for $15 shipped priority 3 day. Most likely get it in two days.
yeah i just need the turbo coupe emblem from the trunk lid
more pics sorry for the poor quality
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Gonna look a lot better with the plastic off the driver door !! :D :D
yeah, had to take the window out of it for my daily driver car :crazy: thanks again man did you get my paypal? :deal:
it is almost ready to hit the streets uhhhhhh ohhhhh for the import boys in town :hick:
a few final ones for today :crazy:
you need an uber cowl
yeah it will have to be a monster the top of the intake hits the hood
Good god almighty that is gonna be wicked. Good luck man.
lkets see some 1/4 mile times
heres some more from today guys it is getting closer :deal:
heres one of those it is tight in there pics :giggle:
gonna fire er off tommorow >>>> finnally
. she sticks up high, couldn't get different mounts to lower it a few inches?
nope not much room down there with the 8 qt oil pan :D
i can get away with a 4-5 inch cowl if i run a drop base air cleaner :crazy:
8 quart! well that is a HUGE engine..
still thats gunna be a high cowl.. still can't wait to see what she'll do.
Coming along nicely. Looks like it will be one of a kind with that motor. I want some sound clips when you get it running good...nothin like a big block.
thanks, we are going to try to get some dyno video up in 2-3 weeks. maybe some of some skreet action :D
should have the car mobile by this afternoon so everything is going pretty smooth so far :hick:
here ya guys go straight from tonight :D
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and even more need to get her cleaned up so i can her a fresh coat of black prime :hick:
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took her on her first outing tonight:)
feels real strong got to get some miles on her back first before we spray it:)
So you think I'll run 6.50s???
that is pretty bad ass looking. give us some times.
That's badass!!! :D But now you;ll have to change your board name..lol. That's definitly not a sleeper!! :bowdown:
easily. should run mid 7's on the motor and it will have 2 kits on it by the weekend big shot and a super powershot jetted 125 and 175 respectivly figured id just throw a realistic goal out :D
car seems to transfer weight ok on its little outing but got to lay low for a few days before i get a :deal: ticket from tha police :nono:
ive carried the name on alot of boards for a long time i always have my beater car for a sleeper :D
got some new pics guy got out and washed her up fixed 99% of the bugs and is almost ready for the track !!
:)
last ones for today
Really, really nice!! :bowdown:
thanks, i need to get out and block the car again and shoot a coat of black prime on it :D
man that is sick .....but know i feel so small .....ill have to think of something
thanks i think i am going to swap an 351 in my driver soon :D
dude, are you planning on putting racing seats in it? and that is one awesome car man
maybe later on i really like the factory t/c interior
new pics guys got er cleaned up a little bit!!!!!
Are you planning on running a cowl hood or some type of scoop to cover the air cleaner? Good Gravy is there even a cowl hood that big?
i am working on the hood situation , i am kind of torn between a boss 429 style hood scoop or a harwood 8" cowl scoop. :crazy:
there is not a hood for t-birds that is that tall
you could always just get a cowl add on and reverse it over the air cleaner. I dunno but I think that that would be pretty bad ass.
You should do the boss 429 hood scoop, after all that would be quite bad ass with having a 429.....and be unique like your engine.
What about a "shaker" hood scoop a la 1970 429 Torino Cobra?
it would be near impossible to make look "" correct"" as far as fit cause the carb about 1/2 out of the hood with it closed.
it would look cool though .. :D
i am leaning towards this at this moment i see the whole hood/scoop thing being a little down the road.
Very nice and thanks for the pictures, looks great.
Can you tell me more about the crossmember and suspension? How does it handle on the road? How well did the k-member fit?
Thanks
TED
My computer has been down i will get it all up this evening for ya maybe i can post it then :toilet:
got the perfect hood scoop for you.
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:D little too big for me.
they look killer on 83-86 tubbed cars though ;)
nice birds! are those 165R 15s on the draglites?
thanks there 185/80/15's or something close to that there a little wide for the wheels
do u have anymore pics of that car with the bullitts on it?
theres some more here http://www.streetcarforums.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=13874
5 pages there
i dunno why but i cant post pics here anymore
yeah man, you might wanna get a scoop put on that before you take it to the track it will effect your time greatly......if you dont and you get to much airflow you might run lean might being the key word i dunno horsepower tv isnt allways right heh stupid tv
yeah it does create turbulence without an aircleaner it gets all nasty running at higher speeds.
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What size are those gauges in the dash?? :D
Dumb question but how did ya make that custom switch panel for the windows and mirrors? It looks pretty cool:D . By the way get a hood scoop on that thing. If ya don't it might suck down a low flying bird or something :giggle: !
2-5/8 autometer tight fit
hehe acient chinesse secret:D i was thinking of making them for sale but still in the fabrication stages of durability. i used a stock switchplate as a pattern and hand made the rest. everything bolts as stock.
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more pics
:nono: says the smog police
more pics coming soon :)
lol looks a lil funny with the turbo coupe hood with that air cleaning coming out there. but still very nice car man...wish i owned one;)
the hood wont be ugly much longer:D
are you going to take it off?
not sure yet maybe a boss 429 scoop on a homemade fiberglass hood
...:bowdown: all i can say
i think i need a hood scoop. everyone pulls out infront of me. i swear no one sees im speeding:) no but really people pull over for me in my dad's stang but in this car no one does they just like get infront of me and slow down.
must be a t-bird thing every one pulls out infront of me too
you know now that i think about it forget the hood scoop maybe i can just pain a hand flicking everyone off infront off me on my hood:) i dont know if it will move them out of my way but it sure would be fun to drive behind a cop
this thread should be stickied...itll never die
Are those bullit wheels on that bird?
they were about 6 months back:D
started the t/c interior swap today into my daily driver . starting to look better now some excuse the dirty mess :tg:
why dont you actually install a console?
whats the console for? Sorry but I think that they are just annoying. And it takes all of the fun out of it anyways.
removing the console, thats actually i good idea if its worth any weight savings, any idea what they weigh?
send me one and ill put it right in:flip:
the small switch console is homemade. I dont have a console to put in it:D
:)
you bump a thread with no topic ;)
the picture i was going to post didnt turn out right.... pics coming soon:flame:
py dirty night pics.... :yuck:
i hope your goina get it painted lol
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new air intake on the 5.0...
What will your paint scheme be on the 429 tc, or are you just going to leave it primer black?
It will be returned to the factory color wich is like a strawberry color.
New pony in the stable :bowdown:
i'd love a cold air intake formy 88 T-bird..but the A holes don't make cold air intakes for 88 3.8 T-birds GRR!
Sweet notch you have there! I'd consider a notch back 'stang over a hatch....or rather a nice turbo coupe with a mustang drivetrain:D
more py rainy night pics:mad: :yuck: :yuck:
more pics:flame:
:hick:
better non-rain pics
T-bird update all parts have arrived to repair... awaiting motor reinstallation..:D
Hay Sleeper, I had no idea the swap was going this good. I talked to you on the Tccoa about my Turbo. I like the Cobra mags on fox bodies and Bullets on MN12s. Thats the combo I was thinking of doing before my 94 4.6 got totaled while I was sitting at a red light. Still trying to get money from there insurince company. I still need to to get both sets of mags becouse I'm looking to get another 94-95 4.6. But both T-bird look great and thanks for the Aux shaft it works great but now the cam is messing up and the Turbo is down for a forth time. I think its been parked for more days then it's been driven. I'm thinking of rebuilding the 2.3 and just make sure it's all in good working order. Your cars look great and I can't wait to see some track pic and times from the 429. I hope everything works out and that eveything turns out that good on my projects. Good luck
Douglas
You need to build a cowl around the tc scoops. look like a Trans Am style ram air. I wanna do it, just dont have a tc hood or skills with fiberglass
Glad to see you made it over..
it is currently apart for some new parts hope to have it back together soon. :D
the hood situation is a ever changing idea... im not sure what ive got going on:D
i was browsing the net and i saw your bird with tribars on it. do you have any more pics? i bought some tribars and was just curious how they looked from different angles. thanks.
http://www.streetcarforums.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=13874
theres a few here ... didnt really have a good camera back then
Yeaaaaaaaaaa Im finnally in the mood to put it back together look for new pics soon:)
MORE PICS! hehehe
I sure wish I had your Mustang for my next Caddy swap.
Still looking, they go from cheap and very beat to nice and expensive.
I want cheap and nice.:giggle: but it has to be a notch. The production numbers say that about 1/2 built were notch but the hatch is all you see.
TED
Hows the Cad-Bird doing? ;)
up date.. 500 steps backwards...
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Nice car.
It may be 500 steps backward, but at least you still have it. You've put sooo much time and effort into making that car everything it has been, and I'm sure it's the same for what it will become. That motor looks hot man, keep up the good work.
Paul
Nice ride man thats a lot of work but it was worth it.
I plan to enjoy it this next go round...:flame:
anything new?
Not really kind of in limbo:yuck:
oh, I was looking forward to more pic! :D
Im digging the k-car ;)
So the 429 is now in the Stang' correct?
it needs a turbo II swap.... :flame: :bowdown:
it was but now it is going back in the bird:locked:
T-Bird in limbo
for now :yuck: i havent forgot about her;) she is awaiting future plans
Figure out which car is getting what engine will you. It's hard to keep track :giggle:
all my pics are gone :(:(:(:(:(:(
I think that happened when the board software was updated, but as I recall, they're still saved, tucked away somewhere...