Vehicle Owner

Member ID: TurboneticsTbird

Location: Omaha, NE

Vehicle Info

1988 Ford Thunderbird

Bragging Rights

  • 1/4 Mile12 sec @ 110 mph
  • 0-604sec
  • Top Speed175mph
  • HP330
  • Weight2900lbs

Major Upgrades

  • turbo
  • nitrous
  • bore increase
  • port and polish
  • supercharger
  • extrude honed
  • stroke increase
  • engine swap

Modifications

Performance Parts

Interior

Exterior Styling

  • Hella Lighting 
  • Erebuni Body Kit 
  • Kumho Tires 
  • Ford Racing Wheels 

Car Audio & Video

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Last updated: Sep 20, 2009

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TurboRob’s Ford Thunderbird
“The Bird”

  • Currently 2.9818181818181 /5 Stars.
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Page 1: Introduction & Turbo Coupe Mods
Page 2: Turbo Coupe Pics & Other TC!
Page 3: 90 SC Tbird & Porsche 944S Euro
Page 4: Taurus & Supercharged Mustang
Page 5: Other Vehicles I've had or have
Page 6: My dads Past & Present Toys
Page 7: Mom's & friends vehicles
Page 8: Family/Funny Stuff Turbo Stuff

HERE'S WHERE I GOT THE BACKGROUND FROM!
http://www.rothfam.com/chuck/
CHECK his page out pretty sweet stang!

Title Page & Modifications!

TurboneticsTbird's 1988 Ford Thunderbird

I just started this page up and modifications will be made as time permits. Please stay posted!

Here is a complete list of what's modified to date:

1988 Ford Thunderbird Comp Prep Turbo Coupe
From Omaha Turbobirds & Fourced Performance

THERE IS A REPLACEMENT FOR DISPLACEMENT,
A BIG ASS TURBO!!!

Engine/Exhaust:

Turbonetics T3-T04E Stage III .57Trim Hybrid Turbocharger w/Polished Compressor Housing
Spearco SVO Intercooler Kit Same As the Tiny Avenger Setup w/Painted Black 2.5��� Piping
Screen Mesh Over Inlet Of Intercooler To Keep Debris Out
Rod's Stainless Polished Stock Mount Header w/38mm Tial Wastegate Flange & Egr Adapter
Rod���s 3.5��� Polished Stainless Steel Downpipe
Bassani 3��� Hi Flow Race Catalytic Converter
DYNOMAX 3��� Super Turbo Muffler w/3��� Turndown
Tial 38MM External Wastegate Polished w/Divorced Exhaust Routing
APEXi Twin Chamber Blow Off Valve Mounted On Intercooler
Hallman Pro EX Race Spec Boost Controller w/Interior Controller
Fluidyne 4-Core Aluminum Radiator w/Polished Finish
Flexalite Black Magic Electric Fan w/Variable Thermostat Probe Line
Kirban Adjustable Fuel Pressure Regulator On Fuel Rail
Walbro 255LPH Hi Output Fuel Pump Drop In Tank
Schrader Fuel Pressure Gauge On Fuel Pressure Release Valve
Brand New VANE Meter From Ford w/.5" K&N Cone Filter charger
Brand New 35lb Low Impedance Fuel Injectors
Brand New From Ford 88TC 5-Speed Motor Mounts
Completely Rerouted Coolant Passages b/c of Wastegate Position
Removed AC Compressor/Condenser/Accumulator/ Pulley/Bracket/Freon/& All AC Sensors & Controls
Power Steering Reservoir Bracket Remounted On Fender For Better Distributor & Coil Clearance
Removed Stock Coolant Overflow Tank & Bracket
Early 1990's Ford Festiva Coolant Overflow Tank Fender Mounted
K&N Breather Filter For Valve Cover Breather
Anodized Blue Aluminum Oil Fill Cap
Complete Rerouting of Vacuum Lines Away from Engine heat
Relocated Battery To Trunk w/Moroso NHRA Legal Kill Switch

Interior:

HKS Type 1 Black Turbo Timer w/Speed Sensor
5" Autometer Autogate 10,000 RPM Tachometer w/Quick Shift Light
Autometer 94-98 Mustang Pillar Pod
Autometer 30-Psi Boost Gauge
Autometer Air Fuel Gauge
Pro 5.0 Short Throw Shifter w/2001 Mustang Bullitt Shift Knob
ProCarParts.com Reverse Indiglo White Faced Gauges w/Dual Color Toggle Switch
1989 Ford Escort Gt Seats on 88TC Tracks
Completely Gutted Out Interior & Trunk
Panasonic Single Cd Player w/Remote
Hallman Boost Control Knob Under Dash

Exterior/Chassis/Transmission:

17x9.5" Cobra R's w/Aluminum Finish
245/45/ZR17 Kuhmo Ecsta Supra 712 Tires
Built T5 From 91 Mustang 5.0
Spec Stage 3 Series Racing Clutch
HPM Subframe Connectors
HPM Driveshaft Safety Loop
Inland Trucking Custom Built Aluminum Driveshaft
3.73:1 Gears From 88TC Automatic
New Clutch Packs & Bearings in the rear end
Eibach Proline Springs for 94-98 Mustang V6 Convertible, out for winter
Stock 88Turbo Coupe springs in to clear the snow for the intercooler!

I would like to thank Tony and all the guys @ Hp Motorsport for helping me through the build process.
Thanks also to my Father for allowing me to complete the project with his financial support.
Thanks to Rod from Turbo Ford for his continual support of my car w/all the products he's made.
Thanks To Lee @ Kline Motorsports for helping me along the way with his products and services.

Shooting for 12���s By Spring w/o Nitrous & 300+Hp at the Wheels!
I���m In The Process of Building a Motor to Handle the Strain of 22+Psi!

Page 1: Introduction & Turbo Coupe Mods
Page 2: Turbo Coupe Pics & Other TC!
Page 3: 90 SC Tbird & Porsche 944S Euro
Page 4: Taurus & Supercharged Mustang
Page 5: Other Vehicles I've had or have
Page 6: My dads Past & Present Toys
Page 7: Mom's & friends vehicles
Page 8: Family/Funny Stuff Turbo Stuff

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FLUFF1111  

Posted by: FLUFF1111

09/08/2009 07:55PM

great rides 5 stars a cross!!!!!!!!! come check out "nikita"

bigman0469  

Posted by: bigman0469

07/19/2008 11:55AM

i used to have a 88 lx with the 5.0 fun cars

TheBlackDeath02  

Posted by: TheBlackDeath02

05/26/2007 09:43AM

hey man whats up. not sure if you remember me, but we met up at sonic and shit a lot in Olathe KS. drove the Black GT mustang...whats up man?

88blackthunder  

Posted by: 88blackthunder

08/17/2006 02:59PM

top notch t-bird, i plan on goin the same route as you, a lotta people tell me to get rid of it, but imma be buried in my t-bird. somethin bout these cars. Your doin a hell of a job with yours though, i'm glad you stuck with the car. one question though. where did you get the front lip. i can't believe you found that one. Keep it clean keep it loud keep it fast

lude_1987  

Posted by: lude_1987

05/02/2006 03:52PM

whats up rob this is your little brother andrew from stratton i just wanted to tell you nice ride i might be buying the 88 t-bird here in stratton please write me and let me know what you think lude_1987@yahoo.com i miss you bro please write back

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Member ID: TurboneticsTbird

Location: Omaha, NE