evintho

Well, I've got some time to kill here at work so I'd thought I'd introduce myself. I actually registered back in 2003 but forgot about the site and didn't post much (sorry). A couple of weeks ago I stumbled onto the site, logged in and realized I was already registered here! The main object of my obsession is an '89 LX convertible. I primarily frequent the '4 cyl N/A Turbo' section 'cause 3 of my 4 vehicles are turbo'd. I also own and '86 TC, '96 Volvo 850 Turbo and '95 Dodge Dakota pickup.

The Mustang dubbed 'Thunderstang' was purchased bone stock for $1500. It came with an 88 hp 2.3, 16" Cobra R's, fresh paint and a new top. I drove it that way for 2 years and enjoyed the top down part immensely! In late 2004 I decided to go turbo. You can see the buildup on my cardomain page. 2005 just turned out to be a really bad year for me so Thunderstang was put on the back burner for awhile. My problems continued into 2006 but by April they were pretty much over. In the meantime I purchased my '86 TC for $900 and I've been tinkering with that for awhile. But, come late October/November, all efforts (and cash) are going back to Thunderstang! Here's a few pics................................

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...pdownbig-1.jpg

'88 TC block bored .030 over, Wiseco pistons, Crower rods, balanced and blueprinted, totally reworked head, gutted and rotated upper and knifedged lower intakes, 35 lbs injectors, Kirban AFPR, Bob's log manifold, T3 w/3" downpipe, 130A alternator, etc.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...ginefront2.jpg

Detailed engine compartment. '95 GT master cylinder, all wiring run outside eng comp, Wilwood adj prop valve, etc.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...gcompfront.jpg

Huge NPR intercooler, Volvo closed system radiator, Thunderbird Supercoupe fan
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...71_89_full.jpg

Rearend out of '87 TC w/3.55:1 trac loc, TC sway bar, FRPP aluminium driveshaft, Eibach lowering springs - Front end consists of 11" TC rotors and 73mm calipers, Eibach lowering springs, etc.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...eterearend.jpg

TC rear discs
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3.../Reardisc1.jpg

Full complement of Autometer Phantom gauges, Momo steering wheel, relocated cruise control, Honda clock in dash, etc.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...pleteddash.jpg

Here's my $900 '86 TC. It came with 10-hole rims but I just put on these Cobra R's over Labor Day.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...eshot-high.jpg

Moparman87

Man you got some fun rides..

randy78045

Welcome to the forums...

red2k1gt

Nice looking projects you have there. Welcome BACK to the forums!

SoCalQT

Welcome back those are some nice rides you have

Stang562

Welcome to the forums .... again?

03truebluegt

Welcome back to the forums and goodluck with your projects!

TeeStang

Welcome back

Cheech

welcome back to the site... since you're in CA, you might be interested in checking us out at the California Mustang Club. we're very big in northern CA, especially the Bay Area, and we're always looking for new members who love their Mustangs. we have a very active membership, weekly/monthly get-togethers (we call 'em GTG's), car shows, supporting vendors offering member discounts, and more. we'll be at the Fun Ford Sunday at the Solano County Fairgrounds, Vallejo, this Sunday (9/10) from 8:30 to 2:30. if you get a chance, come on out and see us.

here's a link to our website:

http://www.ca-mustangs.com

hope to see you over there... and in Vallejo this Sunday.

Grape Soda

welcome back!!