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bsn95w said:
The stock super coupe seats were stiff but supportive, so my back would never ache.
turbo coupe with paint.
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The stock super coupe seats were stiff but supportive, so my back would never ache.
bsn95w said:
And you may very well get it, but don't be too surpised if you don't. I was an enthusiast for these cars for many years and the value seems fair, but the last time I was into these was before the recession! lol
On a side note, I'm not sure what you were trying to say about the "turbos". The '87-'88 is undoubtedly the better car than the '83-'86 with automatic ride control, optional Premium fuel, hydraulic clutch, better flowing E6 manifold, top mount intercooler, and 4-wheel disk brakes. However, they use an "IHI" turbo made by Borg Warner (IIRC). It's small size allows the turbo to spool quickly but run out in the top end. They can handle 17-18psi safely. The advantage of the '83-'86 TC's were their Garrett T3 turbos. While they spooled slightly slower (and were only oil cooled in '83/'84), they did not run out near as bad in the top end and were safely capable of 22psi. If you don't have a boost valve yet, it is incredibly necessary. They're like $50 and take minutes to install. I got the "Stage II Kit"; with the flip of a switch I could change from max 11psi to max 22psi. www.boostvalve.comhttp:// I had an '87 and an '86.
kendoo130
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I thought I was the only one that still cared about these cars-here's my 88
ademily87
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haha I'm at work right now so I cant post a pic but I've got an 87 with 188,000 miles, stock motor and stock turbo out of my old 85, so Its got the Garret .60/.63 T3 with an SVO compressor housing so I could use the 87's stock top mount IC. Got a 3" thick Isuzu NPR intercooler and ford racing 42# injectors goin in it soon. Got about 18-19 psi running through her right now, after the NPR intercooler goes in I'm knocking it up to about 23psi 
Its a 5 speed too
Its a 5 speed tooI had the Volvo FMIC on mine. A guy had one on his SVO and picked up 18rwhp without cranking up the boost. Be careful though, the plastic reservoirs on each side are known to crack. Isuzu/Volvo trucks tend to run a little less than 23 psi haha.
ademily87
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I had a volvo intercooler too Those are the ones with the plastic end tanks. The NPR's are solid. They look like a giant radiator-no plastic. Thats why I got this one and sold my volvo IC. Keep the bird man. I daily drive mine. After I knock it up to about 23 psi its gonna be about 280-300rwhp and still getting 30+ mpg. Cant mess with that!! lol Trying to keep the miles of my mach so its not gonna go anywhere anytime soon.
Those are the ones with the plastic end tanks. The NPR's are solid. They look like a giant radiator-no plastic. Thats why I got this one and sold my volvo IC. Keep the bird man. I daily drive mine. After I knock it up to about 23 psi its gonna be about 280-300rwhp and still getting 30+ mpg. Cant mess with that!! lol Trying to keep the miles of my mach so its not gonna go anywhere anytime soon.
ademily87
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yea I've got stingers's full 3" exhaust and 3" downpipe, k&n cone filter, boost controller, and thats about it lol Only thing I'm gonna do now is take a head i have thats already been milled and everything that I got for real cheap and get it ported and go with a bo-port cam and that should be it. Oh and a bob's log exhaust manifold.
These cars are the ultimate sleepers. Especially the 4 eyed birds like my 85.5. GOD it was ugly lol Some people would ask me what it was lol Didnt even know it was a ford!
These cars are the ultimate sleepers. Especially the 4 eyed birds like my 85.5. GOD it was ugly lol Some people would ask me what it was lol Didnt even know it was a ford!
For a long time I preferred the '83-'86 styling over the '87-'88. They reminded me more of muscle cars haha. With that kind of airflow and boost you might look into a 255lph fuel pump and Kirban AFPR. Also on the intake side -- a 65mm throttlebody isn't much for HP, but makes a world of difference for throttle response. If you find a cheap one, snatch it up. That was one of my favorite mods. You can also have the upper intake gutted and the lower knife-edged. I fully intend on having another someday. I'll rebuild it from the bottom end up, slap on a Holset, and throw as much boost and NOS as possible at it.
ademily87
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Oh yea, already got the walboro 255lph pump in her!! I'm gonna wait on the AFPR until i put the 42# injectors on!! And I know a guy thats got a 70mm modified super coupe TB that will sell it to me for like $50. Gonna look into it!
ademily87
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Damn tread jackers. Jk.
I meant that 88s are the best year for the car itself, not the turbochargers. If I were to keep it, I'd put a Garret turbo and a front mounted intercooler... Infact there was an article not to long ago in mmaff with a silver one, it was a hot car.
I meant that 88s are the best year for the car itself, not the turbochargers. If I were to keep it, I'd put a Garret turbo and a front mounted intercooler... Infact there was an article not to long ago in mmaff with a silver one, it was a hot car.
ademily87
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yea I'd keep it. I'm sure insurance is nothing on it and its probably paid off...i would hope lol and awesome mileage!!
ademily87
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good luck with the sell!! Are you aware of turbotbird.com?
so ive had a couple people interested int buying it for 3, and a few others want to trade...
most interesting trade is this, a 82 gt, pretty nice.
http://sanantonio.craigslist.org/cto/1783129342.html
most interesting trade is this, a 82 gt, pretty nice.
http://sanantonio.craigslist.org/cto/1783129342.html
ademily87
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yes!! Turbotbird.com is the only reason why I havent ran mine off a cliff lol lots of good guys and info on there.
www.foxtbirdcougarforums.comhttp:// is where I would spend my life, but turbotbird has some great tech guys.
P.S. Let the thread jacking continue
P.S. Let the thread jacking continue
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