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Pa400exracer
06-10-2005, 01:38 PM
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
06-10-2005, 03:03 PM
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
06-10-2005, 03:11 PM
I have a friend who is parting out a couple Turbo Coupes if you need parts, let me know
Scott-300ex
06-10-2005, 07:29 PM
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
06-10-2005, 08:08 PM
thx for the info and website
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