turbospoolin23
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Canada,AB
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I have been looking for one of those black air valance things that go under the front bumper cover of the car and am having a hard time finding one. I don't see many around are they a dealer option or aftermarket? Well today i was close to pick n pull and had some time to kill so i thought i make my rounds. I spotted a 88 5.0L t-bird that had a valance on it, first one i've seen that is up for grabs. I didn't even have a screw driver to take it off and i'm not sure if i should go back and get it tomorrow because my car is in storage so i can't tell if it will fit my turbo coupe. Someone please tell me it will fit my car without modification.
87 TC 5 spd... 17X9 Cobra R's, .60/.63 SVO T3 Turbo, Large NPR, Manual Boost Controller, AEM Wideband, BPV, K&N Cone, Walbro 255, Kirban AFPR, 3G Alternator Conversion, Short Throw Shifter, Stinger 3" Exhaust, Magnaflow Catalytic Converter & Muffler.
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turbospoolin23
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Canada,AB
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Here's a picture i took with my phone. http://s271.photobucket.com/albums/jj140...G_0029.jpg Will it fit a turbo coupe?
87 TC 5 spd... 17X9 Cobra R's, .60/.63 SVO T3 Turbo, Large NPR, Manual Boost Controller, AEM Wideband, BPV, K&N Cone, Walbro 255, Kirban AFPR, 3G Alternator Conversion, Short Throw Shifter, Stinger 3" Exhaust, Magnaflow Catalytic Converter & Muffler.
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HCOR
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Jul 2009
FOREST HILL MD
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I think my 88 T/C has one on there that wrapped around the lower bumper. I'll check tonight and take pics if so.
John
only memories
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Pete D
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Apr 2001
Northern OH
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They are standard equipment on all Tbirds of that era. Without one you run a risk of overheating at highway speeds. The one in the JY should fit your TC.
Here is what a TC valance looks like:
http://natomessageboard.com/uploads/0000...bird11.jpg
Pete Dunham
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turbospoolin23
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Jan 2007
Canada,AB
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Okay i'm going back to get this thing. I guess i won't know if it fits for sure until spring unless someone else has a definite answer. Thanks guys.
87 TC 5 spd... 17X9 Cobra R's, .60/.63 SVO T3 Turbo, Large NPR, Manual Boost Controller, AEM Wideband, BPV, K&N Cone, Walbro 255, Kirban AFPR, 3G Alternator Conversion, Short Throw Shifter, Stinger 3" Exhaust, Magnaflow Catalytic Converter & Muffler.
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turbot79
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Sep 2007
houstonTX
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you can also use one from a mach 1 mustang
88 tc, hbc, t3t4, 3"throttle body,3" stinger exhaust, msd, 18psi, Tial 50mm bov, Esslinger adjustable round tooth timing kit, rods header on the way and many more to come
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Timmay
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Nov 2009
Bolivar, Missouri
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Anything will fit anything its just a matter of using some ingenuity and time but as for that should almost be a perfect fit might have to drill a hole and bolt it but all in all should be a simple install and as turbot79 said you can even use the newer mach 1 style valance you have to modify it a lil bit by cutting it down but not a whole lot of work.
1988 Turbocoupe- RIP in a place without rust!
1978 Mercury Bobcat super clean-2.3T, t5 trans, 8.8 rear 3.73 gears 31 spline axles,255 walboro in-line,MBC,3 inch exhaust,4 wheel disc brakes,5 lug
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rokatanski
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Dec 2009
Charleston IL
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The air dam in that pic will fit..
1988 Turbo Coupe (in surgery)
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vinnietbird
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Jun 2007
Oklahoma
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1988 Thunderbird. No details will be given or spoken of.
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zbird
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Joshua, Texas
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Vinnietbird, that looks great. Did you make it yourself? I would think that would pick up more air and contribute a little to high speed handling.
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