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The sport will possibly have a new roommate! 88 TC!

I have been struck! I think I found a  good looking TC for $1300!!!

Going to look at it tomorrow. Hopefully if all goes well the sport will have a new roommate! I love the color of the car! I wouldnt care if it didnt run but he says it runs good with no problems and its running 18lbs of boost. He has alot of extra parts but I will probably let him keep them or put them on here for sale. Wish me luck! :D

Here is the car:
http://wilmington.craigslist.org/cto/1198872489.html
1971 Camaro Blown 640ci
1988 T-Top Mustang
1980 Mustang coupe
1988 Thunderbird TurboCoupe
And a purple mini van! :burnout:

Previous Thunderbirds:
1988 Sport

The sport will possibly have a new roommate! 88 TC!

Reply #1
ps: do not call this guy and try to buy it or I will hurt you! lol
1971 Camaro Blown 640ci
1988 T-Top Mustang
1980 Mustang coupe
1988 Thunderbird TurboCoupe
And a purple mini van! :burnout:

Previous Thunderbirds:
1988 Sport

The sport will possibly have a new roommate! 88 TC!

Reply #2
18lbs on the stock automatic - I'm not so sure about that. Anyways, looks like it may be a good base to work off of.
1988 Thunderbird Sport

The sport will possibly have a new roommate! 88 TC!

Reply #3
Looks good, hope it works out for you!

The sport will possibly have a new roommate! 88 TC!

Reply #4
what do they run stock?
1971 Camaro Blown 640ci
1988 T-Top Mustang
1980 Mustang coupe
1988 Thunderbird TurboCoupe
And a purple mini van! :burnout:

Previous Thunderbirds:
1988 Sport

The sport will possibly have a new roommate! 88 TC!

Reply #5
Just called the guy again and he said the transmission was rebuilt in 2002 and a shift kit was installed then but he didnt do it the previous owner did. also has 160k miles on it which it a little higher that I wanted but I still like the car.
1971 Camaro Blown 640ci
1988 T-Top Mustang
1980 Mustang coupe
1988 Thunderbird TurboCoupe
And a purple mini van! :burnout:

Previous Thunderbirds:
1988 Sport

The sport will possibly have a new roommate! 88 TC!

Reply #6
well looks like you caught the bug quik!!!!!!! cant belive youre getting another one!!!!!
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Just enjoyin the ride!!!!

The sport will possibly have a new roommate! 88 TC!

Reply #7
I want one of each model! lol
1971 Camaro Blown 640ci
1988 T-Top Mustang
1980 Mustang coupe
1988 Thunderbird TurboCoupe
And a purple mini van! :burnout:

Previous Thunderbirds:
1988 Sport

The sport will possibly have a new roommate! 88 TC!

Reply #8
Quote from: Live Fast;275462
I want one of each model! lol
I can't and won't blame you at all.  :)
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Operation: X Marks the Spot
5.0L SEFI, AOD, 8.8" 3.02 TracLok - All Stock

The sport will possibly have a new roommate! 88 TC!

Reply #9
Quote from: Live Fast;275404
Just called the guy again and he said the transmission was rebuilt in 2002 and a shift kit was installed then but he didnt do it the previous owner did. also has 160k miles on it which it a little higher that I wanted but I still like the car.


Around here, I would say that is fair. The automatics came from the factory with 9.5psi of boost max due to the "weak transmission" used in the things. The manuals went up to 15psi. 150hp vs 190hp stock. Even with a shift kit, I don't know what those autos are capable of holding before they implode - they are much weaker than an AOD. Either way, if you wanted a Turbo Coupe, it's fair game. The engine bay looks unmolested.
1988 Thunderbird Sport

The sport will possibly have a new roommate! 88 TC!

Reply #10
Nice score. Looks great from the pics, and it came with spare parts. Lose the A4LD and it would be perfect.
88 TC 5speed, 168000+ miles, stock 2.3T long block, ported RFE6 exhaust, Evergreen T3 running 15#'s.
Up next: FMIC, fresh air intake, ported intakes, ported big valve head.

The sport will possibly have a new roommate! 88 TC!

Reply #11
So I should go ahead and get another AOD? I just want a TC for now. Its a fairly clean car...he is the 2nd owner of the car.
1971 Camaro Blown 640ci
1988 T-Top Mustang
1980 Mustang coupe
1988 Thunderbird TurboCoupe
And a purple mini van! :burnout:

Previous Thunderbirds:
1988 Sport

The sport will possibly have a new roommate! 88 TC!

Reply #12
A AOD will not fit a 2.3... I've heard there are 5.0 to 2.3 adapters really dunno... Most of the 2.3 guys swap out for a T5, the ones in 4cyl Stangs are exactly same as what was used in the TC... The Stang A4LD will also work, but you may have to swap the valve bodies depending on year...

 

The sport will possibly have a new roommate! 88 TC!

Reply #13
Its hard for me to drive a 5 speed now since my accident. I dont have much feeling in my left side...plus it hurts to lean over towards the shifter. But hey maybe by the time this one takes a dump I will be able to drive a 5 speed! lol
1971 Camaro Blown 640ci
1988 T-Top Mustang
1980 Mustang coupe
1988 Thunderbird TurboCoupe
And a purple mini van! :burnout:

Previous Thunderbirds:
1988 Sport

The sport will possibly have a new roommate! 88 TC!

Reply #14
If you are in NC perhaps consider this one?

http://natomessageboard.com/ultimatebb.php?ubb=get_topic;f=2;t=001481

(not my car just saw the add on NATO)
1988 Black Turbo Coupe
1989 Fiji Blue Chrysler Conquest
1990 Silver Lincoln LSC MKVII
2003 Black Mercury Marauder - S/C
1967 Green Ford Fairlane
:burnout: