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WWYD SVT Thunderbird?

Ok what if Ford had made an 87-88 SVT Tbird? What would they have done? I have a idea what I would like, mine is mostly styling than performance, simply because my engine and tranny package is more radical than anyone would ever produce. If you have a favorite picture of ground effects or interiors post them up.
 
Just to give you an idea of what I am thinking.
One of my favorite front ground effects. Use the SVT emblem instead of the thunderbird in the header. Loose the side vents. For my needs a 2" cowl induction hood that follows the existing hoodlines. Change the mirrors. I think Vinnie has done this, but I can't find a pic.

The rear bumper doesn't excite me needs to be more parallel to the rest of body bottom and loose those vents too, sorry it's just me. Use "Thunderbird SVT" on the rear deck lid. Use the FMS deck lid spoiler.

Got to have good stopping power. So 13" PBR brakes with SVT on the calipers. 12" cobra rear brake package.
Loose the Turbo Coupe insert to smooth the line. Use the Tbird emblem with SVT on side pillar.

Wheels for me Cobra 2003 17X9 with the SVT center emblems all the way around.

I know I am emblem happy with the styling and haven't cover the performance side, but we all have our personal preferences. I am thnking more in styling and appearance. Sorry if someone is upset I used their pics, but I like what he has done with a few minor changes. What Would You Do post up your ideas!

WWYD SVT Thunderbird?

Reply #1 –
Personally I have never seen a body kit on a tbird I really liked
for an SVT unit, I would do the following:
Black on black, black trim with silver stripe.
lowered
ducktail spoiler
and 95 cobra wheels
thats it for body
everything else would be brakes, suspension, motor, and drivetrain.
RIP 1988 and 1990 Lincoln Mark VII LSC
I welcomed the dark side and currently am driving a 2000 Dodge Durango SLT plus, with a 5.9, Code named project "Night Runner"
Shes black on black, fully loaded, with headers, 180 tstat, e fan, straight exhaust into a cherry bomb vortex ler, full tune up, ported intake and T/B, MSD coil, and round aircleaner.
Mods to come: Fully rebuilt and heavily modded 46RE, and a richmond rachet locker.
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WWYD SVT Thunderbird?

Reply #2 –
I agree.  body kit on 'bird?  no thanks 

As far as SVT, I'd say, compare all the SVT cars side by side with the factory ford model.  Make some observations.  I think everything in the pics of above is way over the top for SVT though...
1988 Thunderbird Turbo Coupe
'89 5.0 w/ ported intakes, Mallory Adjustable FPR, BBK shorties and H with 2.5" Flows, 130 amp 3G, 89 Mustang comp/wiring, Aluminum radiator w/ elec fan, T5 trans, King Cobra clutch, 3.55 gears, 13" Cobra brakes (front), Wilwood prop valve, Mustang A-arms, Front Coil-overs, MM CC plates, Silver 17x9 R's, 03 Cobra IRS, Aluminum DS, 2002 Mustang dash/console etc..., custom leather seats

WWYD SVT Thunderbird?

Reply #3 –
There isn't a body kit that "improves" the looks of a Tbird/Cougar IMO.  They just spoil the lines.

An SVT would be much more subtle.  Really the 87-88TC is pretty "SVT", but a few subtle changes could make the difference.

Those are the wheels I was going to use on the '84TC had I kept it.
Long live the 4-eyes!  - '83 Tbird Turbo - '85 Marquis LTS - '86 LTD Wagon-  '81 Granada GL 2dr

WWYD SVT Thunderbird?

Reply #4 –
Chuck beat me to it. Ford did build an SVT, but it was SVO back then, and the letters TC took care of the acronym.

The car was modestly (which is SVT's way) tweaked visually, with a crazy amount of technical upgrades.

WWYD SVT Thunderbird?

Reply #5 –
Yeah, no body kit or spoiler for me either.  Maybe lowered about .5-.75 of an inch.

WWYD SVT Thunderbird?

Reply #6 –
The white 87 is owned by someone in CA, he posts on TF as     "biggrgivens", not sure if he posts here (nice guy).  He's since changed the hood, the car now has an offset SVO style duct.

I have urethane side spats on the one getting rebuilt.  They probably won't stay when the car goes in for bodywork and paint.  Ford got the lines right the first time, there's very very little that needs to be changes on these cars, :2c:.

I'd be interested in finding that airdam for aerodynamics but not sure if it looks better.

Also, it would be nice if there were some way to elegantly remove the rub strips.  The sides are easy, it's the bumper covers that pose a challenge.
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Reply #7 –
You could fill the trunk with kickers, raise the car enough to clear some some 33" polycarbonate-centers with Scorpion tires, add a Continental kit to the front and back, and stencil Louis Vuitton logos everywhere, end up with similar to this...
http://www.cardomain.com/event/2008/03/29/DUB?c=0&p=2&i=43
or this...
http://www.cardomain.com/event/2008/03/29/DUB?c=0&p=4&i=121

YuMMo!
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White/ Grey 2-tone
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Reply #8 –
I thonk I just threw up in my mouth.
 
Bad skidoo! BAD! BAD! No scooby snack for you.

WWYD SVT Thunderbird?

Reply #9 –
I'll likely cry the first time I see a Donk T-bird.

WWYD SVT Thunderbird?

Reply #10 –
That withe T-Bird needs one thing vinyl wrap or paint the trim between the windows on the side.

Also those rims in 4 lug are on sale at the site this month for i think $109 each

1987-1988 Turbocoupe stock look only way to do a SVT Themed car right.
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1987 T-Bird AEROBIRD-GT had many many mods but is now totaled and is the car that made me want to start customizing everything all over again.
1988 T-Bird 5.0 HO DD/Sleeper/next project car :birdsmily:
1988 Cougar XR7 5.0 HO Vortech Supercharged being bulit right now :cougarsmily:

WWYD SVT Thunderbird?

Reply #11 –
As stated above the TC's where svo-svt just not badged as such, so where the supercoupe's.

WWYD SVT Thunderbird?

Reply #12 –
Just wait til mine is done.You'll think SVT.
'88 Sport--T-5,MGW shifter,Trick Flow R intake,Ed Curtis cam,Trick Flow heads,Scorpion rockers,75mm Accufab t-body,3G,mini starter,Taurus fan,BBK long tube headers,O/R H-Pipe, Flowamaster Super 44's, deep and deeper Cobra R wheels, Mass Air and 24's,8.8 with 3.73's,140 mph speedo,Mach 1 chin spoiler,SN-95 springs,CHE control arms,aluminum drive shaft and a lot more..

WWYD SVT Thunderbird?

Reply #13 –
This:
2015 Mustang GT Premium - 5.0, 6-speed, Guard Green - too much awesome for one car

1988 5.0 Thunderbird :birdsmily: SOLD SEPT 11 2010: TC front clip/hood ♣ Body & paint completed Oct 2007 ♣ 3.55 TC rear end and front brakes ♣ TC interior ♣ CHE rear control arms (adjustable lowers) ♣ 2001 Bullitt springs ♣ Energy suspension poly busings ♣ Kenne Brown subframe connectors ♣ CWE engine mounts ♣ Thundercat sequential turn signals ♣ Explorer overhead console (temp/compass display) ♣ 2.25" off-road dual exhaust ♣ T-5 transmission swap completed Jan 2009 ♣

WWYD SVT Thunderbird?

Reply #14 –
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2015 Mustang GT Premium - 5.0, 6-speed, Guard Green - too much awesome for one car

1988 5.0 Thunderbird :birdsmily: SOLD SEPT 11 2010: TC front clip/hood ♣ Body & paint completed Oct 2007 ♣ 3.55 TC rear end and front brakes ♣ TC interior ♣ CHE rear control arms (adjustable lowers) ♣ 2001 Bullitt springs ♣ Energy suspension poly busings ♣ Kenne Brown subframe connectors ♣ CWE engine mounts ♣ Thundercat sequential turn signals ♣ Explorer overhead console (temp/compass display) ♣ 2.25" off-road dual exhaust ♣ T-5 transmission swap completed Jan 2009 ♣