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I didn't see a thread introducing new members, so I thought since I was going to be irritating you guys with a d of questions, you should at least know a little about me.

A couple months back I bought an 87 TBird TurboCoupe from a buddy who was letting it rot away in his back yard.  Its got a 2.3L, and as far as I can tell, a full load including "premium sound" (which I have now gutted out and started replacing with real premium components) and climate control.  No t-top or moon roof, but I don't know if these were even available in 87.  Body's starting to rot out, so I'll be getting busy on that soon.

Otherwise, the car doesn't appear to be in too bad a condition.  Its got some electrical gremlins that I need to sort out, but the auto ride control appears to work just fine, as does the climate control.  Its fun to drive, and I've been enjoying it thoroughly, as long as I'm not searching for a boost or tow.  :beatyoass:

Now a bit about myself:  I come from a diesel performance background.  I owned a diesel performance shop in the late 90s and  into the new decade (shut 'er down in 2004 due to health problems).  We used to design custom ram air intakes, fuel systems, and worked with a gentleman out of Texas developing custom fuel injectors and twin turbo systems.

Anyway, thot I'd introduce myself.  I haven't driven a gas engined vehicle in decades, so expect some really dumb questions :)

Rod

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Reply #1 –
Welcome aboard, Lets see some pics of your bird...
I'm more of a body repair guy then an elec/ motor guy, but this is the  best place around to ask for any kind of electrical and mechanical help.
Remember, there are no dumb questions. Just dumb answers. LOL
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***** Project "EVOLUTION" 1987 Cougar LS  & 1985 Cougar Convertible *****
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5.0 HO 306 roller block, machined GT-40P heads, Wiseco dished forged pistons, Eagle forged floating I-beam connecting rods, Lunati pushrods, ARP bolts, Scorpion aluminum 1.6 rockers, Comp Cams Magnum 266HR, Explorer intake, 65mm TB, MAF Conversion, 19# injectors, Ford Racing stainless P-headers, 2-1/2" cat-less exhaust w/ Flowtech Afterburner lers , SC AOD with 2800 BDR torque converter, 3.73 T-Lok rear, CHE rear control arms, full 2-1/2" frame w/1" jacking rails & seat supports, Rear disk brakes, Turbine wheels, All original interior w/ floor shift upgrade .......
Pretty much every panel on my 87 is new, rebuilt, or re constructed. :D
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Welcome.
Old Grey Cat to this.88 Cat, 5.0 HO, CW mounts, mass air, CI custom cam, afr165's, Tmoss worked cobra intake, BBK shorty's,off road h pipe, magnaflow ex. T-5,spec stage 2 clutch, 8.8 373 TC trac loc, che ajustables with bullits on the rear. 11" brakes up front. +

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Reply #4 –
welcome to the site!
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Welcome to Board.
Never drive faster than your guardian angel can fly.
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1983 base model,1969 302 (originally a v6),upraded c5,currently 30,441 original miles.

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Reply #7 –
Welcome!
 
(Now post up some pics.)
1987 Turbo Coupe - Son's car
1987 Super Coupe - Son's project car
1934 Ford - My project car

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Reply #8 –
Welcome. Except for the diesel part, I thought I was rereading my first post:D
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Reply #9 –
Welcome to the board!  Just drop a 4BT right in there, and you'll be good to go!
1987 TC
 

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Quote from: HAVI;245287
Welcome to the board!  Just drop a 4BT right in there, and you'll be good to go!


:rollin:  Don't think the thought never crossed my mind.  I know I can get 350 HP out of one, just not sure if a spring and shock upgrade exists :rollin:

I'll crank off a couple pics this weekend.  Nothin' special about the old girl, but I'm gonna get it running good first, then worry about ponys and cosmetics...

Rod

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Reply #11 –
Sweet.
 
Oh yeah I'll just be an ass just for fun anyway hehe PICSPICSPICSPICSPICSPICSPICSPICS :hick: :rollin:
1987 20th Anniversary Cougar, 302 "5.0" GT-40 heads (F3ZE '93 Cobra) and TMoss Ported H.O. intake, H.O. camshaft
2.5" Duals, no cats, Flowmaster 40s, Richmond 3.73s w/ Trac-Lok, maxed out Baumann shift kit, 3000 RPM Dirty Dog non-lock TC
Aside from the Mustang crinkle headers, still looks like it's only 150 HP...
1988 Black XR7 Trick Flow top end, Tremec 3550
1988 Black XR7 Procharger P600B intercooled, Edelbrock Performer non-RPM heads, GT40 intake AOD, 13 PSI @5000 RPM. 93 octane

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Reply #12 –
Welcome.
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I honestly dont think you could exceed the cost of a new car buy installing new *stock* parts everywhere in your coug our tbird. Its just plain impossible. You could revamp the entire drivetrain/engine/suspenstion and still come out ahead.
Hooligans! 
1988 Crown Vic wagon. 120K California car. Wifes grocery getter. (junked)
1987 Ford Thunderbird LX. 5.0. s.o., sn-95 t-5 and an f-150 clutch. Driven daily and going strong.
1986 cougar.
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Reply #13 –
Another "welcome" from me as well.Glad to have you join up.
'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..