1988 Turbo Coupe T-bird, 2.3L 5-speed, Complete Car $750

Deathly Fast 2.3L (Pinto on steroids) T5 manual, This car needs some work, but cheap, insides are nice, Console, Bucket seats, I will post pictures tomorrow, and I will fire it up tomorrow, after I check a few things out...asking $850 bucks.....Nice alloy Wheels, good tires, neat old daily driver, last owner said fuel pump is bad, 90 bux at Advanced...you want a car to scare those Mustang-Trans Am boys....and you a 4 cly...USA made, Not a ricer...here is.....

The Turbo Coupe, the top-of-the-line model was special for several reasons. It used a turbocharged 4-cylinder 2.3 L (~140 cu in) engine with Ford's EEC-IV electronic engine control system. Unlike the other models, the Turbo Coupe came with a standard 5-speed manual transmission. Other improvements included a limited-slip differential (called "Traction-Lok"), larger tires and wheels, and a sportier interior complete with analog gauges.

1987, the body shell and interior were altered for improved aerodynamic performance. Replacing the Elan were new LX and Sport models. The latter came with the V8 while the LX came with the V6. The Turbo Coupe earned the honor of being the Motor Trend Car of the Year for 1987. The 2.3 L turbo-4 now included the air-to-air intercooler that was found in the Ford Mustang SVO and boosted power up to 190 horsepower (140 kW) for the 5-speed manual transmission. New for the Turbo Coupe was a 4-speed automatic, with which the engine was rated at 150 horsepower (110 kW). The automatic had detuned turbo boost of 9.5 psi (65 kPa or 0.65 bar) instead of 10 to 15 psi (70 to 100 kPa or 0.7 to 1 bar). Ford's rationale for that was "transmission durability". Otherwise, the Turbo Coupe also came with anti-lock 4-wheel disc brakes, Automatic Ride Control, and 16-inch 225/60VR performance tires. On the appearance side, the Turbo Coupe received a performance hood with operational dual hood scoops with air ducts to the intercooler. The Turbo Coupe also featured a performance-styled front valance with fog lights and special trim with "Turbo Coupe" badges on the doors, as well as "Snowflake" 16 inch alloy wheels.

1988, the final year for the Turbo Coupe, saw only a minor change. The 5-speed manual transmission now allowed the full 15 psi of boost in all forward gears (as opposed to excluding the first two gears).

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_Thunderbird_Turbo_Coupe

I wish I had the cash I'd be all over the T bird..

RebStew wrote:I wish I had the cash I'd be all over the T bird..

I'll do some trading + cash if ya want it.....
3:23 Posi Track rear end, T5 5 speed manual, PS, PB, 4 wheel discs...Look good in that new sedan or the RatSon Truck.....

started it up on starting fluid today, good oil pressure, no knocks, but needs a fuel pump...Purrs good....PS, PB, PW, Power seat, Premium Stereo with Amp, could be a great donor for a turbo bird...Falcon body 60-61-62-63 round body...or???

All my funds are tied up utill after the holidays, maybe longer. Tax time coming! This will make someone a cool car. If you haven't driven one you will be suprised. They run good for what they are.

I bought the fuel pump..and started to put it in, any club member want it...$750 cash....with the 100 fuel pump.....John

fuel pump is installed, this thing is sick!!!


Good heater, wipers, stereo, brakes, tires....needs loving ot stripped!

That's cool... It looks cold up there though....

I think she is sold.. John?

Yep SOLD cash is good!