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510.86.notch
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ok so i bought a 89 coupe 4 cylinder 5 speed about a month ago.i've been using it as my Daily Driver,but i can't stand the whopping 75-80 hp if i'm lucky.so i found a 1988 thunderbird turbo coupe for nothing so i'm starting my first start to finish project.let me know what you guys think and any help if its info or want to come wrench.any and everything is greatly appreciated.here's some pictures of both as they sit rite now..
4 cyl coupe
[ February 24, 2011, 03:40 PM: Message edited by: 510.86.notch ]
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91 mustang coupe
84 mustang svo
89 mustang.4cyl5speed.
87 thunderbird turbo coupe-sold
86 mustang GT hatch-sold-kinda
86 mustang coupe-sold
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fredfifty
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Originally posted by 510.86.notch:
ok so i bought a 89 coupe 4 cylinder 5 speed about a month ago.i've been using it as my Daily Driver,but i can't stand the whopping 75-80 hp if i'm lucky.so i found a 1988 thunderbird turbo coupe for nothing so i'm starting my first start to finish project.let me know what you guys think and any help if its info or want to come wrench.any and everything is greatly appreciated.here's some pictures of both as they sit rite now..
4 cyl coupe
turbo coupe
[ February 24, 2011, 03:44 PM: Message edited by: fredfifty ]
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RIP EDSON VELORO
IM A NOOB, EXCUSE ME. THANKS.
92 LX Coupe 5.0 CARB'd BOLT-ONS SMOG LEGAL
62 Rag Impala
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510.86.notch
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thanks bro.i was starting to get mad..
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91 mustang coupe
84 mustang svo
89 mustang.4cyl5speed.
87 thunderbird turbo coupe-sold
86 mustang GT hatch-sold-kinda
86 mustang coupe-sold
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fredfifty
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no prob, i was bored lol
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RIP EDSON VELORO
IM A NOOB, EXCUSE ME. THANKS.
92 LX Coupe 5.0 CARB'd BOLT-ONS SMOG LEGAL
62 Rag Impala
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Sco Cuddie
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Looks to be a fun project! Good luck with it!
Besides the 4 cylinder being mad slow, how was it as a daily? I got a pretty long commute now and was looking for a new daily.
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that should be a lil runner
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Can't wait till the Giants lose tomorrow night so all you Giants fans are forced to shut the fuck up.
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510.86.notch
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yea my bro has pretty much the same setup but modified with bigger turbo front mount intercooler and a few others.i kinda fell in love when i drove his....i think he made 202 rwhp..it doesn't sound like much but the car is so light..also had a question about the wiring on the mustang what do i need to do to throw the turbo motor in there?and any other things i should look for..thanks for the input..
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91 mustang coupe
84 mustang svo
89 mustang.4cyl5speed.
87 thunderbird turbo coupe-sold
86 mustang GT hatch-sold-kinda
86 mustang coupe-sold
Posts: 1062 | From: san leandro | Registered: Apr 2010
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510.86.notch
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Originally posted by Sco Cuddie:
Looks to be a fun project! Good luck with it!
Besides the 4 cylinder being mad slow, how was it as a daily? I got a pretty long commute now and was looking for a new daily.
its actually great rides smooth get ok gas mileage not a honda but i seen the difference from driving a v8.if its a 5 speed at least you can still have fun in the rain...i'll put up some vids soon..
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91 mustang coupe
84 mustang svo
89 mustang.4cyl5speed.
87 thunderbird turbo coupe-sold
86 mustang GT hatch-sold-kinda
86 mustang coupe-sold
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