[93stangfutr5.0]

ok so as long as i get a la2/3 and a large vam then i should work with the write up he made. ok well i found a ECU dont know which one though also i cant get in there its at my brothers house 40 miles away so cant only on the weekends will work on it more once i get out of school in week and a half.

the 87-88 TC have distributors to dont they i wasnt able to find a pic showing it (my brothers Question).

[evintho]

Yep, '87-'88 TC's have distributors with TFI's, just like your '86.

[93stangfutr5.0]

ok so i will be good as long as i get the ecu and the VAF?

would this work?


'88 Ford Thunderbird Turbo Coupe Large VAM:eBay Motors (item 200346142708 end time May-30-09 17:55:15 PDT)

sorry for all the questions just want to make sure i dont get something i cant use and waste the money.

[evintho]

Yep, that's the one. Grab it, that's a great price! If it goes too high and you don't get it, I've got one for $40 + shipping.

[93stangfutr5.0]

ok so it will work

[93stangfutr5.0]

hey what clutch should i get? the thing is slipping like crazy even in 5th gear when the boost kicks in at around 3000 rpm.

looking at this one what do you think?

RAM Automotive 88618 - RAM Premium Replacement Clutch Sets

or maybe any one of these its from rock auto

BECK/ARNLEY Part # 0616105 [IMG]225mm Diameter;1 Per Car
Clutch Set, 225mm Diameter;8-7/8" Diameter;10 Splines;1 Per Car [Wholesaler Closeout -- 30 Day Warranty] (Only 9 Remaining)http://info.rockauto.com/getimage/ge...00616105-1.jpg
$46.79$0.00$46.79[IMG]RHINO PAC Part # 07501 [IMG]

Turbo; Disc Spec: 9-1/4" OD X 1-1/16" ID X 10T, Flywheel Spec: Flat[IMG]imagekey=200326&imageurl=http%3A//info.rockauto.com/RhinoPac/07-501.jpg[/IMG]
$132.79$0.00$132.79[IMG]\

BRUTE POWER Part # 90228Type: Diaphragm; 9x10Tx1 1/16; Warner Transmission}
Diaphragm; 9x10Tx1 1/16 (Only 1 Remaining)http://info.rockauto.com/getimage/ge...s/MU35-1-1.jpg
$133.79$0.00$133.79[IMG]
SACHS Part # K007203 [IMG]
OD: 9 1/4; Size ID: 1 1/16; TEETH: 10T$133.79$0.00$133.79[IMG]

ACDELCO Part # 381053 {replaces 88989068 #19182356, 88989068}
PLATE KIT,CLU PRESS & DRVN (W/ CVR) [US vehicles]; DIAPHRAGM 9X10TX1 1/16 (Only 2 Remaining)http://info.rockauto.com/getimage/ge...clutchKit2.jpg
$159.79$0.00$159.79

[evintho]

The RAM 88618 is the one I run in my '86 TC. Luv it! Good quality clutch and been running it daily for 2 years with no issue.

[93stangfutr5.0]

ok great that was the one i was planning on getting thanx.

[93stangfutr5.0]

sorry two more questions

1. will not having a intercooler have any affect on how the ECU operates?

2. when i bought the car reverse is funky if you stick it in reverse the instent you stop i grinds if you wait half a sec then do it it goes in like it should its like it thinks the car is still moving i was thinking it was the clutch maybe the syncro (i hope not) if it is would my tranny hold up to the TC motor?

[evintho]

1) No.

2) Wait half a sec.

[93stangfutr5.0]

do you think its just the cars personality with tranny i mean.

[NavySVO]

you can get an LB series computer and it will have the same performance features. The only difference is it has provisions for an auto trans. I have seen where my friend dyno's his car with the LA and then the LB with only a couple of HP difference which can happen any given day. Dyno for both was done on the same day.

[93stangfutr5.0]

its just the way i am i like to get the stuff made for the engine tranny i have OCD that way lol i like to get stuff that pertains to what i have.

[NavySVO]

Originally Posted by 93stangfutr5.0

its just the way i am i like to get the stuff made for the engine tranny i have OCD that way lol i like to get stuff that pertains to what i have.

I understand, but most people do not know that an LB series is a perfectly good replacement for the LA series EEC and will skip over buying it for the LA series. I have seen LB3s on eBay go for $20.00....that would leave money left over for you OCD meds.

[turboeeyore]

Originally Posted by 93stangfutr5.0

sorry two more questions

1. will not having a intercooler have any affect on how the ECU operates?

2. when i bought the car reverse is funky if you stick it in reverse the instent you stop i grinds if you wait half a sec then do it it goes in like it should its like it thinks the car is still moving i was thinking it was the clutch maybe the syncro (i hope not) if it is would my tranny hold up to the TC motor?

stick the tranny in 5th stopped then put it in reverse, won't grind as much.