North American Turbocoupe Organization



how many miles on your TC?
Resurectedbird Offline
Senior Member
#1
hey, just a thought since these cars are getting older-how many miles does everyone have? still on original engine/trans/rear end?

I have 209K with a engine replaced around 150K or so and rear end and trans (as far as I know) original.

Tell us what you have! miles are like scars, lets all compare! be proud!
Currently birdless, but will get another someday!
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virtualmustang Offline
Junior Member
#2
162K and all original except for the clutch that was just replaced.

Going to the track for the first time with it this wednesday. Wish me luck.

15's or bust!

Matt

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1990 Mustang LX Ex-FHP
1988 Thunderbird T.C.
1969 Mustang GT Conv
1990 Mustang LX Ex-FHP
1988 Thunderbird T.C.
1969 Mustang GT Conv
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Glenn 88TC Offline
Posting Freak
#3
Quote:Originally posted by virtualmustang:
162K and all original except for the clutch that was just replaced.

Going to the track for the first time with it this wednesday. Wish me luck.

15's or bust!

Matt


Send me your timeslip and mods list so I can enter you in the fastest TC list. See the rules in the fastest TC section.
NO TC and NO headaches.
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Glenn 88TC Offline
Posting Freak
#4
Mine has 105,000 on the short block. Everything else has been upgraded.

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mods: SDS Digital Fuel Injection, ported & polished big valve head(1.89/1.59), .500 lift roller cam, custom upper and ported lower intakes, 60-1 stage III .63 turbo, powerstroke intercooler, 60mm throttle body, 75pph injectors, Walboro 255HP pump, Kirban adj. fuel reg., ATR header, 3" exhaust with Dynomax Ultraflow muffler, MSD 6al, MSD coil, MSD Launch Control, MSD 8.5mm wires, K&N filter, Star stage III clutch, Greddy Profec B boost controller, Weld Draglites with M/T ET Street 26x11.5/15
NO TC and NO headaches.
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Seanm5005 Offline
Member
#5
Hey I might just beat everyone on this one? I am not sure if that is good though?? My 87 has 207,000 on the original engine, trans and rearend. I had to replace the clutch the day after I drove it home. It was a 6 1/2 hour drive one way. I have had it to the track and it did manage to run a 15.838 @85.23 MPH. Sean.

[This message has been edited by Seanm5005 (edited 01-26-2004).]
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ThunderCoupe88 Offline
Junior Member
#6
179,975 miles. Ran a 15.51 with smoke pouring out from the "going south" original IHI. When I fix the scanner, I'm sending my timeslip in Glen. Had the car for 2 years and only have put 500 miles on it. Had to hide it the first year to keep the repo man from it. My buddy that bought it couldn't pay the note and asked me to keep it for him in my garage. I guess I should have asked more questions about it. It's mine now and I love it!
88 Turbocoupe,T3,ported E6,3"mandrel exhaust, drag radials, gillis valve,255 Walbro & kirban regulater, NOS 80 horse shot, subframe connectors
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TurboCoupe50 Offline
Posting Freak
#7
The three real Turbo Coupes I have are at:

104K (parts car not registered since '97)
116K (my red one like Dans)
172K (white one I bought recently)

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Three 1988 Turbo Coupes .....
yea one of em has a 5.0 And runs 13.1s......
uhhh make that [email protected] with a 90hp shot of nitrous.
1988 Turbo Coupe331 AOD

1972 Comet GT

1969 Fairlane Cobra 428CJ 4-Speed
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Wagterd Offline
Junior Member
#8
138,000 miles on mine. Everything is orginal, although the clutch is starting to give up the ghost. Runs like a champ though, hopefully I am in the mid 15's or better - we'll find out this summer.

Whoever says Ford stands for "Fix Or Repair Daily" doesn't own a Thunderbird.

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'88 T/C: K&N filter, custom 2.75" downpipe and 3" duals with Dynomoax UltraFlow mufflers, and a Gillis Valve
'88 T/C: K&N filter, custom 2.75" downpipe and 3" duals with Dynomoax UltraFlow mufflers, and a Gillis Valve
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Liquid_force Offline
Senior Member
#9
223,300 as of 1/26/04. Motor/turbo completely original - and running very well. The a4ld broke 2 years ago so I converted it to 5 sp.

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88 TC -- Dark Blue

Mods and Maint.:
  • New Ford prc shocks/struts - 6/01

  • New radiator - 8/01

  • Manual fan control - 8/01

  • 12/01 - A4LD failed - T5 install complete 1/5/02

  • Boost control valve 1/02

  • K&N cone 1/02

  • Power steering rack replaced 9/02

  • Clutch, clutch fork, throw out bearing 9/02
    - Gutted the cat too

  • Timing belt 10/02

  • Paid $375 (UGH!)for fuel pump replacement 10/02 (couldn't diagnose it)

  • Heater core 11/02

  • Single 2-1/2" dynomax cat back ultraflo

  • 8/03 - Another fuel pump

  • 11/03 - another clutch (PB was trashed), and rear main seal while I was there

  • A lot of minor things not worth mentioning

[This message has been edited by Liquid_force (edited 01-27-2004).]
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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fred k Offline
Senior Member
#10
Quote:Originally posted by Resurectedbird:
hey, just a thought since these cars are getting older-how many miles does everyone have? still on original engine/trans/rear end?

I have 220K on the daily driver. Only thing
replaced was the clutch because of leaking oil. My others are 160K, 114K and 58K.
fred l kennedy
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