3.8 liter ford Thunderbird

[Pa400exracer]

ok ,i really plan on putting a 5.0 w/ 5 speed in my 88 3.8 t-bird.
What would i have to do other than the exhaust system , cutting the floor for the 5 speed .. what im tryin to say is what problems am i gonna run into with electronics

(btw - im not one of those people that have to have everything perfect)

[K_Fulk]

I would find a totaled 5L tbird and swap all the wiring. The 87-88 tbird 5L is standard output motor. Try to find one out of a mustang. It would probly be better to use a pre 89 motor unless you want to go to a mass air setup over the speed density .

If your wanting to go to a 5spd your gonna have to get the parts from a turbo coupe.

Go with a turbo coupe rear end too 3.23 gears traction lock, and rear disks.

I'm far from an expert but this just what I remeber from when I had my 88 sport coupe. Check out this site.

http://pub5.ezboard.com/bfoxthunderbirds

[parkers30]

I have a friend who is parting out a couple Turbo Coupes if you need parts, let me know

[Scott-300ex]

mountin brackets

can proly keep the radiator

new front suspension

make sure you got a strong rearend

new computer and everything for fuel injection

new fuel pump

have fun hookin up the clutch linkage

i gotta go, i'll write back if i can think of anymore

start out with everything perfect so by the time you are done you standards are lowered to the "just get it done"

[Pa400exracer]

thx for the info and website