New car....

[stangman_5]

Well finally I am behind the wheel of a ford again, I picked up a 87 thunderbird turbocoupe. Anyone have any ideas as far as getting a little more boost, or any other fun stuff I could do? This is my first boosted car and I love it. Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks, Chris

[pegasus]

WELCOME TO THE DARK SIDE!!

[cstreu1026]

$2 at your local pet store will yield more boost...at least that was the way to do it when I had my 88. it may not be the best way but its cheap and effective. Is it a 5spd or auto? Where are the pics?

[pegasus]

http://www.musclemustangfastfords.com/events/mmfp_0609_turbo_coupe_super_coupe/1987_ford_thunderbird_turbo_coupe.html

[stangman_5]

It is a 5-speed car I will try to get some pics ASAP, It is UGLY right now but paint will make it look good. Man that turbo coupe in the link above is NASTY good find on that one.

[Stangman]

I'll email you the pics i took the day you got it...

[RACEME]

there are several articles on how to build a home made boost controller. I had my SVO at around 20psi and it was real fun!

[dedpedal]

You can make a controller from parts at Home Depot. Cost is about 10 bucks. I tried the dealio from the pet store and it didnt work.

Boost controller (http://www.geocities.com/chmwatson/FAQs/mbc.html)

Also, dont push it much past 16 psi. The IHI turbo wont do anything beyond that point other than overheat the air charge.

[cstreu1026]

yup at 16 or 17psi that IHI is weazing pretty bad. You could find a T3 off an earlier tbird, Mustang, or Merkur that would get you a little more boost.

[Stangman]

you reading all this stuff chris? :bigthumb

a friend of mine had mentioned that if Chris had took off the factory air box the turbo would be louder, correct? and if so... what to replace it with? besides buyin a direct fit cold air unit...

[stangman_5]

Thanks for the info guys I am going to check into some things and see what happens. I think the link that "Dedpedal" posted looks interesting...

[Greg Seibert]

there are several articles on how to build a home made boost controller. I had my SVO at around 20psi and it was real fun!
Was that with the factory Intercoller?

[pegasus]

Was that with the factory Intercoller?

kind of i know my 88 has a turbobirds hood with ram air

[plated]

i got the bigger turbo for sale ,if my brother don't get it

[85_SS_302_Coupe]

Get yourself a Gillis boostvalve...it's what the do it yourself valve was modeled after but it's done right. I put one on my Merkur and it's a pretty nice reliable setup. I'm at 16psi until i get it intercooled.

http://www.boostvalve.com/product.html

[stangman_5]

Thanks for the link I may just have to buy one of them things. Also if anyone can help me post some pics that would be great... I know a couple of people on here do not have myspace, and that is the only place I know how to post pics :lol:

[Stangman]

join up for a Photobucket account, pretty easy to use if you can remember your password :rolleyes:

So.... you really need that turbo that Chris (plated) has...
and make that boost controller and you would be happeing!

[stangman_5]

Ya sounds like a plan as soon as my broke ass gets some money.

[Stangman]

Ya sounds like a plan as soon as my broke ass gets some money.

I HEAR THAT.... AND YOU ALREADY KNOW THE STORY

[85_SS_302_Coupe]

I've got a T3 and E6 manifold (the better of the stock manifolds). I hadn't planned on selling them but if you're interested they won't cost you much...

[stangman_5]

I've got a T3 and E6 manifold (the better of the stock manifolds). I hadn't planned on selling them but if you're interested they won't cost you much...

I will keep that in mind thanks :bigthumb

[stangman_5]

I am having trouble with posting pics.....Photobucket is not letting me sign up :dunno: it keeps telling me that my birthday is wrong WTF anyone have any ideas.....

[Ryan218]

I am having trouble with posting pics.....Photobucket is not letting me sign up :dunno: it keeps telling me that my birthday is wrong WTF anyone have any ideas.....

ill post em for ya if you send me the pics in an email....

svtlightning218@yahoo.com

[stangman_5]

I have sent you the photos :bigthumb

[stangman_5]

Sorry I bothered you Ryan I found out how to post pics. So go here to check out pics--->http://s220.photobucket.com/albums/dd35/stangman_5/?action=view&current=turbocoupe005.jpg

[Stangman]

Sorry I bothered you Ryan I found out how to post pics. So go here to check out pics--->http://s220.photobucket.com/albums/dd35/stangman_5/?action=view&current=turbocoupe005.jpg

or do this...

http://i220.photobucket.com/albums/dd35/stangman_5/turbocoupe001.jpg

http://i220.photobucket.com/albums/dd35/stangman_5/turbocoupe002.jpg

http://i220.photobucket.com/albums/dd35/stangman_5/turbocoupe003.jpg

http://i220.photobucket.com/albums/dd35/stangman_5/turbocoupe004.jpg

http://i220.photobucket.com/albums/dd35/stangman_5/turbocoupe005.jpg

[Foxxx5oh]

thats an easy clean slate start...if you need any help with it i know im not the only 2.3t guy here, but i will help when i can!

[Gene]

Nice ride. 5-speed Thunderbirds are cool. :bigthumb

[stangman_5]

Thanks, I think I am going to need all the help I can get on this thing. Since I dont have a garage I will be doing most of the work at friends houses and I may need a hand to finish quickly. I really do like this car and I really hope I can learn to hang on to this car for a while.