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Changes are coming for the Sport.....

Seemed kind of slow here, so, I thought I'd share some boring and useless information on the old Sport.....

I have a list of things happening in a short time. I'm swapping the TFS-1 cam for an H.O cam in a couple of weeks, and topping that off with a set of 1.7 roller rockers.

New rear wheels are coming as well. Going to try something different for a while.

After the cam swap, I'm going to install the new header panel and new hood, then the trunk lid.

Swapping the struts and strut mounts as soon as the mounts get here. Should be asap.

I'm removing the stock replacement clutch I installed a few weeks ago. That thing sucks bad. I have a new Ford racing clutch for it.

In July, if all works well, the Sport will be painted, and I can get back to actually enjoying the car again. I love the Sport, but in the last year or so, I really haven't got a lot of joy out of it like I used to. I think after all the work, I'll get back to just having fun with it again.

I'll upgrade to larger brakes later. i think the list i have now will keep me busy for a bit.
'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..
 

Changes are coming for the Sport.....

Reply #1 –
Vinnietbird,
                Sounds like quite a make over. Have you decided on a color for your paint?

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Reply #2 –
Sounds good, Vin.  I have a long list of things I'd like to do on the '83 as well. Just can't seem to get to it just yet, so I just deal with it and drive it when the weather is good.
Keep us updated.
Long live the 4-eyes!  - '83 Tbird Turbo - '85 Marquis LTS - '86 LTD Wagon

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Reply #3 –
Vinnie, putting the TFS cam in your other engine? How's that comin' along?

Looking forward to pics of the updates. PS, your parts will go out Monday...I clean forgot about them till just a bit ago when I tripped over the box walking around my tool box. I've been parting the convertible Mustang to get it out of my shop so I can get the Sport in to fix a couple of issues. Then will come some assembly for my shiny black 4 eyed coupe.
'98 Explorer 5.0
'20 Malibu (I know, Chevy, but, 35MPG. Let's go brandon, eh)

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Reply #4 –
Chuck, it has been crazy trying to get it all done. I had the MOST fun with the car when I had the H.O cam in it. So, going back to basics. I figure with the ported GT40-P heads, and the 1.7 roller rockers, it should be just fine. I got my new sanding blocks that Jerry told me to get, and now I need to get a few mechanical things done so I can start sanding.

The car is probably going to be just a wee bit darker, but keeping the green. I may chicken out and keep the same shade, but we'll see what happens when I actually get the paint chip books in front of me.

The TFS-1 cam is going to a new owner. I offered it in trade for a set of 1.7 roller rockers, and found a taker, so, rockers in route.

Beau, no hurry at all. I'm still looking for lenses. LOL. I'll find some somewhere.
'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..

Changes are coming for the Sport.....

Reply #5 –
No worries, they're ready to go when you want 'em. :)
'98 Explorer 5.0
'20 Malibu (I know, Chevy, but, 35MPG. Let's go brandon, eh)

Changes are coming for the Sport.....

Reply #6 –
Thanks Mang.
'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..

Changes are coming for the Sport.....

Reply #7 –
I'm thinking about going ahead and swapping the cam this weekend. Do it and get it over with. I only need two things....gaskets, and motivation. LOL.
'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..

Changes are coming for the Sport.....

Reply #8 –
If I'd known that you were selling your TFS-1....
'98 Explorer 5.0
'20 Malibu (I know, Chevy, but, 35MPG. Let's go brandon, eh)

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Reply #9 –
I really didn't want to sell it. Trading it for the rockers I wanted worked out better than selling.
'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..

Changes are coming for the Sport.....

Reply #10 –
I have sooo much projects going on around the house,, ill post updates on that but yes i get what you mean about time.
I drive my 20th and enjoy the hell out of going on road trips.  ive totally not missed my 08 explorer,, its gladly gone now.  Im happy racking up all the highway miles i can bangin away at the little bugs now and again and keeping here going.  ~still fighting that intermittan miss at low rpm..

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Reply #11 –
Time is killing me. ...or lack of it. Every time I get time, it's raining . Rain and hail last night. Hopefully we'll be moving in about a year and a half, then I can have a garage again that I can get a couple of cars in. Until then, it is what it is.
'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..

Changes are coming for the Sport.....

Reply #12 –
As of today...... 4 new wheels are in route.


Every friggin' penny of my car funds is gone. Dust, History.
'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..

Changes are coming for the Sport.....

Reply #13 –
Can't wait to see what ya got ;)
'98 Explorer 5.0
'20 Malibu (I know, Chevy, but, 35MPG. Let's go brandon, eh)

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Reply #14 –
Awesome, cant wait to see all the updates!!