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Friday the 6th.....3-30-14 new pics.....

Reply #225 –
I took the factory Ford 65mm Cobra throttle body I had sitting on the stereo on the work bench and started playing with it. I opened the intake side to 69.5mm and rolled the edges like a trumpet, then polished the inside. I opened the back to 68mm. Yes, the blade is still 65mm, but I was just seeing what I could do with it. I will install it on the Sport next Saturday and see if I like it. I have a Professional Products polished t-body on the car now.



Also, I ordered new trunk struts, two 24 inch struts rated at 40 pounds. I'll install those and the front struts and strut mounts next weekend as well. I also have been wanting satellite radio (SiriusXM) like Gayle's car has, but unsure how I wanted to go about it. I saw a Pioneer CD player (in dash) that is $120 shipped, and has Sirius capabilities, and can sync to my phone for hands free talking and also comes with a mic to place where you want it. The lighting for it can be red, green or blue. The green would be nice to match the clock. Not a big deal, but, it is on my mind. I'm going to look at some different stereos and see what direction to go.

That's about all there is going on this week with the Sport. It's a slow build, but, getting there a piece at a time.
'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..

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Reply #226 –
O.K......I got the new trunk struts in today, the new stereo is in and waiting on rest of it to get here. I'm going to install the new Pioneer head unit, and the rest of it, then The Sport will have Sirius XM and hands free talking for the phone. The stereo will sync to the phone. Factory on my wife's cars, now it'll be on mine. It'll be nice to hear some real music and not the  from the local radio stations. In our small town, choices are slim to none, and I get tired of CD's at times.

Saturday morning....Just got home from picking up some front strut boots. Now to have a little bit of warmer weather so I can get the struts on along with some other parts. Of course it was in the high 60's yesterday. But I was working, so no good for me. Off today, and cold with snow in the forecast. Maybe next week.
'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..

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Reply #227 –
It's supposed to eb 66 degrees tomorrow. I'm hoping to have the new stereo in, the satellite tuner, trunk struts and if I'm lucky, front struts all done. I have high hopes and low expectations on getting it all finished in one day. I'll do my best.
'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..

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Reply #228 –
New front struts are on as well as the mounts. Test drive tomorrow. Started the new stereo, having issues. Hopefully they will be cleared up tomorrow. I can't stand not having music.I am more than ready to get everything done on this car so I can sit back and just know that it's ready for anything. I am getting there slowly, but making progress.
'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..

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Reply #229 –
O.K., by the end of this week, I should be running with satellite radio, new trunk struts installed, and then watching TV right after a wash and wax for the old Bird.
'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..

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Reply #230 –
The Pioneer stereo would NOT link to Sirius, no matter what I tried. I made a call to Pioneer, and find out that my stereo has a recall. They sent me a label and I shipped it back to them on their dime. They will make it good, THEN, I shall have real music in the car.

I JUST ordered my new clutch so I can get the new Transmission in the car. I ordered a King Cobra clutch. I had one a few years ago and it was great. SO, here we go again. I figured with the new beefier trans and the new clutch, should be a fun ride again. The current clutch is a stock style replacement and sucks. I also need to have the flywheel resurfaced. That's not a big deal. I may just buy a new one so I won't have to wait once I pull it apart. Anyway, getting closer.

As I mentioned in another thread, the rear brakes are now completely rebuilt with new parts. Just need to bleed them tomorrow....and wait for a new wheel so I can get the old girl back on the road.
'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..

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Reply #231 –
I ordered a new flywheel today. It'll be here Tuesday. At this point, I have everything I need to install the new 5 speed and clutch kit. The stereo should be back and installed ina couple of weeks. I totally rebuilt the rear brakes. All is new except the backing plates. Brakes are bled and I'll test them once the new wheel is on. Now, waiting for the sleet, snow, and thunder to go away, and next weekend to get here...or the weekend after that.
'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..

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Reply #232 –
Picked up the new flywheel last night, and the clutch kit should be here today. Getting closer.
'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..

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Reply #233 –
If everything works out, and the weather cooperates ....I have a friend coming over, and we're going to swap in the new 5 speed. I have the trans ready, fluid, new clutch, new flywheel, and the bolt and dowel kit should also be here  by then as well. Then , a couple of hours and we should be good to go. Then the current trans, clutch, and flywheel  will find a new home asap. Now, I wait to see what Mother Nature decides.
'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..

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Reply #234 –
Update....Jangus is sending me two axles and a sway bar THANKS JANGUS !!! And thanks for following through with what you said you would do by shipping them. I ordered new bearings and seals for the axle swap through Ford racing. I hear a funny rotational sound since the wheel flew off. I think it's either the driver side axle, the bearing got damaged, or both. I'll know next weekend. Updates after that as well.

 It's raining like crazy here now. When it quits, I'm going to go out to the garage and cut the aluminum plates to mount the new brackets for the the new gas struts for the trunk lid. I've been wanting to get them installed on the car, but no time, or I've been busy repairing the damage from the wheel incident.

The stereo should be back in a week and then I can install it and enjoy satellite radio. Finally, something better than the same three  radio stations we have. I'm getting closer and closer to a point that I can relax. I also have to get the subframe connectors done. Sooooooo close.
'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..

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Reply #235 –
Vinnie, after this winter, rain is better than snow.  Good luck with the Bird!
Love Foxes, Birds or Stangs.

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Reply #236 –
Thanks a lot. It's still raining, so, no more progress today. Our yard is probably loving the water, though.

I did manage to adjust the clutch cable. LOL.

I'm ready to yank this transmission and install the new one, then I can send the current one to a new home.....somewhere. Hopefully tomorrow will allow a little work to be done. I would be happy with two hour.s of sun.
'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..

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Reply #237 –
Should be able to swap a trans in 2h lol

Ca has had ok weather but its about to get very hot ...... That's when I stop working lol

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Reply #238 –
I'm budgeting 4 hours for the transmission swap. I agree with two, but, I try to plan for the "whatever" that has effected us all. 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..

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Reply #239 –
Yea the what ever is right ... Always somthin