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Hello Everyone

Hey everyone. This is Ray. Recently found this forum. Glad to see so many t-bird guys. I post as TurboRay or Turbobird on the corral, BAM, SVTpreformance, VIStangers, revscene.net, American Mustang, TurboMustangs, TurboFord, TCCOA and SCCOA. So i might run into a few people i know here.

my 9th Thunderbird is a 83 turbo coupe. Bought it as a basketcase. So far the bottem trim has been removed and bottem two tone painted black from the weird grey/green color. The interior is black leather and the seats will be upgraded to 35th anniversary stang in the upcoming weeks. All gauges are hidden and the interior looks stock

Car has been lowered 3 inches. It rides awesome, dosent se on anything. Im really happy with my combo. New shocks, Trim has all been painted body color and window trim is black. Tint to come soon.

Ahh mod list

Stock long block
Felpro 1035
12point head bolts
new stock head and stock cam
ported E6
Stock T3
3inch DownPipe
3inch exhaust dumped before axle
Supra FMIC
STi BOV
Ported lower
Gutted upper, ported for 60mm 5.0 TB
Large VAM
LA3 Computer
35# injectors
255lph
Kirban AFPR
B&M ripper shifter
Homemade Gillis valve 20 PSI

I have half a 5lug conversion. I just need rear axles. I have many different sets of 5 lug 17's i can throw on there.

I have been a mechanic, Tire salesman/installer and currently am welding alum for a living. I know my cars and am a mod on several sights so if anyone needs help maybe some of my exp will come in handy. As well i know more then i want to admit on wheels/tires. And i buy/sell them constantly so if anyone wants opinions on what stuff it worth lemme know.

My car when i first got it. And after a few months in the same parking spot. Also some in progress pics from when i blew the HG and took my time putting it back together and painted the engine bay and stuff.
"Anyone can make a Mustang fast. It takes a special kinda of Idiot to make a Thunderbird fast"
Slammed 1983 Ford Thunderbird Turbocoupe 5-speed 2.3 turbo. "Breaking parts as fast as i can put them on"
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"Anyone can make a Mustang fast. It takes a special kinda of Idiot to make a Thunderbird fast"
Slammed 1983 Ford Thunderbird Turbocoupe 5-speed 2.3 turbo. "Breaking parts as fast as i can put them on"
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Welcome
Long live the 4-eyes!  - '83 Tbird Turbo - '85 Marquis LTS - '86 LTD Wagon-  '81 Granada GL 2dr

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welcome
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1974 maverick lsx powered turbo car SOLD
1973 maverick Tijuana Taxi Tribute
1957 chevy LSX Turbo project (race car)
Owner of Joe Dirt Fabrication

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Welcome to the boards.

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Reply #5
Nice :D

Welcome.
2005 Subaru WRX STi|daily driver

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Reply #6
Thanks guys
"Anyone can make a Mustang fast. It takes a special kinda of Idiot to make a Thunderbird fast"
Slammed 1983 Ford Thunderbird Turbocoupe 5-speed 2.3 turbo. "Breaking parts as fast as i can put them on"
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Reply #8
I believe I know of you...

Also,  that car is low. I lowered mine a bit and it drags fairly often, wouldn't care to try driving yours around here.

Garrett H.
'94 F250 XLT- 4x4, 5 speed, 7.3 IDI Turbo Diesel, 4" intake, 4" exhaust, 5" turnout stacks, manual hubs, etc.
'87 Thunderbird Turbo Coupe
Engine, wheels, tires, etc!
Exhaust sound clip
Another clip

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Reply #9
I have a really nice exhaust. The guy who built it made it snug up to the body really well. In the middle is the lowest part. I can drive over speed bumps with a full tank of gas, my tools and someone with me and it dosent se. My tires are shorter too (225/50/16---245/45/16) so its lower then it looks.
"Anyone can make a Mustang fast. It takes a special kinda of Idiot to make a Thunderbird fast"
Slammed 1983 Ford Thunderbird Turbocoupe 5-speed 2.3 turbo. "Breaking parts as fast as i can put them on"
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Reply #10
looking good. Wish mine looked that good. Welcome to the board.
84 Turbo coupe 2.3T Modded with 88 upper and lower intake, 88 injectors, E6 manifold, T3-4 AR.60 turbo, 31X12X3 FMIC, Homemade MBC , Greddy knock off BPV.
4 eyes see better than 2! 
Da Bird!

FreeBird

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Its a 20/20 car. It needs a paintjob really bad. Also the black on the bottem is starting to fade a bit.
"Anyone can make a Mustang fast. It takes a special kinda of Idiot to make a Thunderbird fast"
Slammed 1983 Ford Thunderbird Turbocoupe 5-speed 2.3 turbo. "Breaking parts as fast as i can put them on"
[SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

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VERY nice work on the '83. I love it already.
I'm also on The Corral and TCCoA.
I'm in the process of upgrading to the big VAM, computer (8UA), 35 lb. injectors, etc.
Did you have any trouble installing the ACT sensor? Did you get the later manifold, or did you find another way to install it?
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Welcome.
 
Did you bring snacks?

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Reply #14
nice car.

to low and i love it!
1986 Cougar LS