i have a new to me 88 turbo coupe. i did the usual maint(cap,rotor,wires and plugs)
it runs like a scalded dog(5 speed by the way) until about 4800. then just wont rev any tighter.
my only reference is my svos. they wind up to the redline(6750). is this a characteristic of the turbo coupe . if so ok. if not where do you look first. when it runs out of rpm there is no missing ,banging or odd noises. just wont pull any more.
thanks
bob
Did you use Motorcraft parts for your tune-up?
Your 88 should go to 6K in first and second (rev limiter at 6250) and 5500 in other gears, but the turbo falls off after 5000 or so. I'd say something is wrong. Have you checked timing? Forget to put the sprout in?
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88 TC X 2, 86 SVO, mods list at
http://www.turbotbird.com/showroom/pd_88tc.htm
thanks for the replys.
i only use autolight or ford parts.
i did not check the timing - spout is in.
also i forgot to mention that as far as i can tell the car is all original- the boost gauge goes to 10# immediately and stays until the motor drops off then it also drops.
thanks
bob
Another vote for the timing is off.
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Dan Eaves
88TC 5spd, Crower 5.5" Sportsman Rods, Short Wiseco Pistons bored .030" Over, Ported Head with Polished Combustion Chambers, Gutted & Polished Upper, Ported & Polished Lower, Polished T/B, Ported E6, SVO T3 .63AR Turbo, Bosch Bypass Valve, 3" DP w/No Cat, 2 1/2" DynoMax single cat back w/DynoMax Super Turbo Muffler, RR Cam, K&N in Fenderwell, Gillis Boost Valve, Centerforce I Clutch, Removed A/C, Polished Wheels, Polished Valve Cover, Polished Crank and W/P Pulleys, Walbro 255LPH HP Pump, Kirban Adj FPR, and the DAMN Heater Core is new too !
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I vote for fuel pressure problem.... Pumps are failing now that they are getting up in milage. In the begning stages, will cause the engine to "lay down" at higher boost and RPM levels.
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Three 1988 Turbo Coupes .....
yea one of em has a 5.0 And runs 13.1s......
uhhh make that
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I am with Tom.... check fuel pressure under WOT / high RPM to be sure it is base (39 psi stock) plus boost pressure. (54 psi with 15 psi boost)
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Jeff Korn
88 Turbo Coupe: Intake and exhaust mods, T3 turbo at 20 psi, forced air intercooler, water injection, bypass valve, Ranger roller cam, subframes, etc., etc.. // 86 Tbird 5.0 (original owner): intake, exhaust, valvetrain mods, 100 HP nitrous, ignition, gears, suspension, etc., etc.... // 91 Escort: Bone stock winter car // 00 Windstar (wifes vehicle)
thank you gentlemen. while i can make my svos run there is a lot of difference in the electronics between the two cars. i will proceede with your suggestions.
bob