mario
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Sep 2013
centalcal
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hi Im planing to look at a 86 TC w 200k ......anything
I should look out for ?
its a five hr drive to see, so im trying to get as much info
about these TC's
all stock ...Just added the G2 BoostValve(NICE)
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86XR7auto
Joined:
Mar 2003
Mt. Pleasant, MI. USA
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Welcome...
That's lots of miles and 27 years of age....so the first thing is how long has the current owner have the car? Lots of maintenance?
So pictures would others give there opinion....
If the cars has 200k on it...then somebody loved it a lot at some point in her life.
Is this a project/fun car or daily driver?
Travis
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mario
Joined:
Sep 2013
centalcal
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Yjnks,mmm a Fun, daily driver!
If the cars has 200k on it...then somebody loved it a lot at some point in her life.
that a good point Im ready to do some work/maintenance on it,just dont want to do a major rebuilt on it.
did a carfax and all smogs passed,three owners,nothing major.
As far as wiring, what should I look for.
Ill find out soon ....thnks again
all stock ...Just added the G2 BoostValve(NICE)
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Pete D
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Apr 2001
Northern OH
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Mario, Welcome to the board. With 200K on the clock, anything and every thing is suspect. Have the owner drive it up to you and if it makes a 5 hour trip, then look at it. I would not pay much for it, if at all. It could take a lot of money to make it right.
Pete Dunham
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turbird77
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Apr 2013
Monroe, NC
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Welcome! Like pete said, with that high of a mileage everything is suspect. Do some searching and reading around here for a few days, you will get to know a lot of the common problems that these cars have, and what the best solutions to said problems are. Also, if you are not gonna be doing all the work yourself, you are gonna need a fat wallet for your mechanic to feed from. No one wants to deal with the headache that these archaic cars can be anymore.
88 TC - Work in Progress.
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Not B Anymore
Joined:
Apr 2001
Nokesville, VA, USA
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I *think* he's referring to THIS ONE... :dunno:
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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Pete D
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Apr 2001
Northern OH
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If that is the car, owned by evintho, it would be worth looking at.
Pete Dunham
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mario
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Sep 2013
centalcal
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yes, Evintho's and another one.
I really want one,I dont mind major work,just not in the near future
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goldwing
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Aug 2009
North Carolina
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My car is just reaching 180K and doesn't look near as nice as that one.
I have $3,000 invested.
T.C:87 5 speed
HOLSET(HE341/HY35W type-D),255 Walbro, No intercooler yet,8lbs boost,Timing @ 9,Low& C.C Plates & SN-95 Bumpsteer Kit, KYB-AGX Struts,Belt driven fan,Custom oil cooler feed,Relocated ECT,Relocated TFI,N/A Hood, showing 178K
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86XR7auto
Joined:
Mar 2003
Mt. Pleasant, MI. USA
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Well Mario
If u really want a 86TC....looks like a clean ride.
If a rebuild is ever needed...its pretty easy...compared to other cars.
I like the wheels!
Travis
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