50RACER
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Manassas, VA
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Just brought it home tonight. 88 TC automatic, with all options and just over 100k. It needs front brakes and exhaust (which I have) to pass VA state inspection and she will be good to go. Runs great! Poor quality pictures from phone and it was getting dark. http://natomessageboard.com/uploads/0000...TBIRD2.jpg http://natomessageboard.com/uploads/0000...TBIIRD.jpg http://natomessageboard.com/uploads/0000...8TBIRD.jpg
87 TC Medium Canyon Red
88 TC Black Beauty
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Redbone
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Apr 2009
Ashland, MO
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Nice find!
All your boost are belong to us
1988 TC 5m 3" elbow back exhaust(with cat and muffler), Walbro 255, gillis mbc, airbox removed w/ K&N cone, A/C removed, Spec clutch, Ranger roller swap.
John A.
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Not B Anymore
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Apr 2001
Nokesville, VA, USA
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No fair! Why is it that you can find and buy a nice '88 and yet I have never even seen another TC around here?? Just kidding man... Nice find.
Brian Leavitt
'86 TC 5-Speed -- MS2x w/COP | 83 lb. injectors | T3/T4 50 Trim Stage 3 .63AR | Full 3" Exhaust - No Cat | Motorsport FMIC | Ranger Roller | Ported E6 | Walbro 255HP | Kirban | 20psi | 120-amp 3G | 8.8" 3.55 rear | '03 Cobra Wheels
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50RACER
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Jan 2010
Manassas, VA
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87 TC Medium Canyon Red
88 TC Black Beauty
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zbird
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Jul 2008
Joshua, Texas
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Nice find!! GLad it went to someone who will appreciate it and take care of it.
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Pete D
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Apr 2001
Northern OH
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lonstar7
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Jun 2009
Round Rock, TX
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From what I can see in the photos, the leather interior looks in good shape, body straight, good buy.
Lonestar7
1988 Black/Red TC, 5 Speed, 92,400miles (on 4/14/2012). KYB Shocks And Struts, 140MPH Speedo, CHE Rear Control Arms, Otherwise Stock.
2005 Volkswagon Golf GLS 1.9L TDI Turbo Diesel, 5 Speed Manual, InMotion Stage II Chip Tuning
1998 Dodge Ram 2500 4X4, 5.9L Cummings Turbo Diesel, 5 Speed Manual
1988 Firebird Formula 350, 350ci Tuned Port Injection, 700R4 Auto
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50RACER
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Jan 2010
Manassas, VA
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Posting photos on this board makes me crazy!  Thanks Pete! There is some minor rust along the bottom of the drivers door and the bottom of the right front fender, but the body is nice and straight and everything works. I have the panels to replace the rust if need be. The only flaw in the interior is two small vinyl places on the drivers seat bottom. Even the floor mats look new. I paid $1350 for it, put front brakes and exhaust on it (I already had the parts) and she was good to go. I am just now learning about these cars and their engines and am looking forward to tinkering with it.
Question? Would changing the boost controller from a 5 speed car let it make additional boost? Looks like it only makes about 10 psi max on the automatic.
87 TC Medium Canyon Red
88 TC Black Beauty
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Not B Anymore
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Apr 2001
Nokesville, VA, USA
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You don't want to push that (weak) auto tranny too hard. The pcm (not the bcs) does the boost limiting (I think). Plus I believe the hole in the fitting on the IC for the hose that goes to the bcs has a different size hole than the 5-speed. Just get a manual boost controller. I have a bleeder-style boost controller that you can have if you want to come get it.
"Posting photos on this board makes me crazy!"
Yeah - that's why I just upload them to Photo Bucket and copy the links. Plus it saves room on the server.
Brian Leavitt
'86 TC 5-Speed -- MS2x w/COP | 83 lb. injectors | T3/T4 50 Trim Stage 3 .63AR | Full 3" Exhaust - No Cat | Motorsport FMIC | Ranger Roller | Ported E6 | Walbro 255HP | Kirban | 20psi | 120-amp 3G | 8.8" 3.55 rear | '03 Cobra Wheels
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**** good looking bird! Great looking head lights!
NO, it's not for sale........Build your own!
K&N 18psi boost Gillis valve
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