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Considering buying '87 Turbo Coupe

Reply #15 –
It's really in nice shape. It doesn't look as if there's any rust on it either
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Pretty much every panel on my 87 is new, rebuilt, or re constructed. :D
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Considering buying '87 Turbo Coupe

Reply #16 –
Quote from: daminc;236161
It's really in nice shape. It doesn't look as if there's any rust on it either

There i some rust in lower parts of the body - not a big holes, except lower driver side fender. It doesnt look that good underneath, but still no see thru holes.

If you wanna hear how the rusted exhaust sounds and how it revvs up here's a short video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gMYCG1EQsVo

Considering buying '87 Turbo Coupe

Reply #17 –
Quote from: Shevretti;236160
I always thought 302 is the thing?

Depends on who you ask....  :burnout: :rollin:

The sensor will be a bunch easier to change if you remove the upper intake, but with swivel socket, can be done with it in place... Before you change anything, scan the computer and see if there is a code for it...

Considering buying '87 Turbo Coupe

Reply #18 –
I noticed today, that there's one thing wrong under the hood. There isn't any vacuum line going to MAP sensor. How come engine runs good? BTW.What's the routing of the vacuum line to the MAP? Maybe it's sill hanging somewhere around?

I have to read codes, but it started to rain here so badly that it's not fun to work on cars :( And it's gonna stay this way for a week or so :(

Considering buying '87 Turbo Coupe

Reply #19 –
Quote from: Shevretti;236289
. There isn't any vacuum line going to MAP sensor.
Not supposed to be one, on a TC its used as a BAP(barometric pressure) sensor... Same deal on a Mass Air 5.0 setup...

Considering buying '87 Turbo Coupe

Reply #20 –
Hey Mariusz try a Bobs header and a I don't remiber what the name of the company is but its like striner or something like that.  If anyone knows there website let me know too.

Considering buying '87 Turbo Coupe

Reply #21 –
Quote from: 88TurboCoupeman01;236373
Hey Mariusz try a Bobs header and a I don't remiber what the name of the company is but its like striner or something like that.  If anyone knows there website let me know too.

First I have to spend some $$$ on front and rear brake pads, new spark lugs, cables, fixing up the turbo etc. Will think about some performance stuff next year :)

Considering buying '87 Turbo Coupe

Reply #22 –
Just a quick TC related question... can I put base T-bird 14'' rims on the TC or maybe the rotors are too big? There are matal wires almost coming out from of the front tires and I need good tires to pass inspection, so I wanted to use a winter set from the 3.8 temoprarly.

Considering buying '87 Turbo Coupe

Reply #23 –
the 87 - 88 TC would require 15 inch or more rims

Considering buying '87 Turbo Coupe

Reply #24 –
I believe 15" is the smallest that will fit over the front rotors, the 14'' will fit the rear...

Considering buying '87 Turbo Coupe

Reply #25 –
Yeah, and some very early ten hole, and turbines won't clear 16" either...there's a number or code cast into the inside of the wheel, but I don't remember what it is...it was a date code, I think '87 and newer wheels will work...I personally had turbines on my TC...I can look at them in the daylight, and let you know...
'98 Explorer 5.0
'20 Malibu (I know, Chevy, but, 35MPG. Let's go brandon, eh)

Considering buying '87 Turbo Coupe

Reply #26 –
Yeah, and some very early ten hole, and turbines won't clear either...there's a number or code cast into the inside of the wheel, but I don't remember what it is...it was a date code, I think '87 and newer wheels will work...I personally had turbines on my TC...I can look at them in the daylight, and let you know...
'98 Explorer 5.0
'20 Malibu (I know, Chevy, but, 35MPG. Let's go brandon, eh)

Considering buying '87 Turbo Coupe

Reply #27 –
Thanks for the info! Wish it was that easy to get a spare set of ten hole or turbines here :D All I can get easily here with 4x108 bolt pattern are eg. Focus rims but I guess they have wrong offset?
What's the correct offset range for the T-bird? I think Focus 15'' rims have ET around 42-44.

Considering buying '87 Turbo Coupe

Reply #28 –
Congrats on your 87 TC purchase.

I have been playing with these cars since 1992 and still like playing with them !

I still get excited when I see one for sale. I have to check it out even if I don't have the room to bring it home.
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83 T-Bird 460
83 T-Bird Heritage 5.0
84 T-Bird 5.0
86 T-Bird Turbo Coupe NHRA Stocker & Super Stocker
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Considering buying '87 Turbo Coupe

Reply #29 –
Congrats on the purchase! It looks good! You shouldn't have to remove the intake for the fan switch. Someone mentioned a switch between injectors, but isn't there another switch in the lower intake? That was one I swapped out...I also had to flush the water jackets--there was so much gunk in there that it was preventing the sensor from sensing the temperature properly...