North American Turbocoupe Organization



5 speed conversion
fatboys Offline
Junior Member
#1
Could someone out there give me a list of the parts required to convert my 88 turbo coup to a 5 speed transmission. Except for paint car is nearly perfect. Was never planing to keep it but I have fallen in love with it. My last t-bird was a white 1960 I owned it when I was 17 years old and I lived in Dearborn. Sold it for 175.00 but then 7 year old T-Birds were not worth much in 1967 Detroit, It need a transmission also, come to think of it. Anyway 36 years later got a new T-Bird to love. This one is not for sale I can afford to repair it at this stage of life.
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tps87turbo Offline
Posting Freak
#2
Heres what I found from an old article regarding a t5 swap -

you can swap to 5 speed, the parts aren't TOO difficult to find, and everything bolts right in without modification because all the holes are already in the chassis. here's what you'll need from a donor turbocoupe:

* tranny
* crossmember (or, you can drill a hole in your current one)
* flywheel
* driveshaft
* the mini wiring harness that plugs into the tranny and disconnects from the main harness
* shifter assembly
* pedal assembly including all hydraulic clutch components
* clutch
* LA2 or LA3 Computer

Good luck !!!



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cobra_steven Offline
Junior Member
#3
You forgot lots of time, patience, and most of all dedication!!
Mine took me 2 days! I kept gettin frustrated with the pedals!!! It's a mod that changes your car 100% though!
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philS Offline
Senior Member
#4
>>I have fallen in love with it

That's been known to happen!

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86 TC 3" Exhaust w/ Cat, 17 psi, 1.5" lower, Vovlo intercooler, Saab 900 cooling system
73 Austin Mini 1275
Did you hear about the Lucas powered torpedo? It sank.

86 TC, 73 Mini, 64 Mini Van, Saturn wagon
Click here to beat a ricer.
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Thndrchckn420 Offline
Senior Member
#5
Ive heard you dont need the computer if the BCS is bypassed. The only difference is that the auto computer limits boost to 10 psi via the BCS.
88 5-spd. Precision SC-50 ball bearing turbo, gillis, full 3" exhaust w/ 3- 1/2 crome tip, ported E-6, ported big exhaust valve head, ranger roller cam, Essy cam gear, K&N cone in front of the radiator, gutted upper, knife edged lower, Walbro 255HP pump, Kirban AFPR, Forge BPV, PA Performance 130 AMP Alt...
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FloridaTurbo Offline
Member
#6
Just to let you know,

I have a TC T-5 tranny, complete pedal assembly, wiring harness, LA3 computer, driveshaft, basically everything you need except a clutch kit and flywheel, which are both available at any parts store. I want $300 for all of it. Plus shipping unless you want come get it.

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1987 TC 5-Speed
World Class T-5 tranny, Sachs heavy-duty clutch, Gillis Boost Valve @18psi, 2.5" straight-pipe with full 3" 70-Series 3 chamber Flowmaster into 3" downturn, Indimidator custom Cold-Air Intake, NGK Plugs, Blue Streak Rotor and cap, Motorcraft Wires, gutted interior, A/C removed, Goodyear RS-A Z-Rated tires, LX grille for extra cooling.

Michael Pinto
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Liquid_force Offline
Senior Member
#7
The computer's not necessary.

The wiring harness isn't essential. You just have to bypass the neutral/safety start feature which means the car will start in gear. Really doesn't matter - I always have the clutch in at start anyway.
88 TC -- Dark Blue 283k
RIP - 9/22/07
She was a great TC and went down swinging Smile
Now -- Me: A minivan, I'll spare you the details.
Her: '09 VW Tiguan AWD 2.0T 101k
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Liquid_force Offline
Senior Member
#8
Quote:Originally posted by cobra_steven:
You forgot lots of time, patience, and most of all dedication!!
Mine took me 2 days! I kept gettin frustrated with the pedals!!! It's a mod that changes your car 100% though!

Pedals are a pain - but after you feel the results you'll forget all about your bloody knuckles. [Image: wink.gif]
88 TC -- Dark Blue 283k
RIP - 9/22/07
She was a great TC and went down swinging Smile
Now -- Me: A minivan, I'll spare you the details.
Her: '09 VW Tiguan AWD 2.0T 101k
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