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Title: 1987 and 1988 turbo coupe differences
Post by: ramair351 on April 10, 2012, 11:25:18 PM

can we start a list of differences between these two years of TC's?

Title: 1987 and 1988 turbo coupe differences
Post by: Beau on April 11, 2012, 01:56:18 AM

Different EEC.

The '88 cars had full boost in ALL forward gears. (this statement alone will start an argument, just you sit there and watch)

Different window trim for the rear glass.

Some other minor odds and ends, but what I mentioned are the biggest things.

Title: 1987 and 1988 turbo coupe differences
Post by: 88turbo on April 11, 2012, 05:18:28 PM

the door pull covers are different. other than that Beau pretty much summed it up.

Title: 1987 and 1988 turbo coupe differences
Post by: softtouch on April 11, 2012, 05:50:39 PM

In the EVTM's 88 has a MAP and 87 has a BAP.

Title: 1987 and 1988 turbo coupe differences
Post by: T-BirdX3 on April 11, 2012, 06:36:32 PM

87 and 88 has different automatic transmission filters.

Title: 1987 and 1988 turbo coupe differences
Post by: turbotrav on April 11, 2012, 07:51:57 PM

Besides the already mentioned EEC 4 differences. Later 88 A4LD has two solenoids, LA3 had full boost in all gears not just 1 and 2.

That is all I got.

Travis

Title: 1987 and 1988 turbo coupe differences
Post by: TOM Renzo on April 12, 2012, 12:04:13 PM

In the EVTM's 88 has a MAP and 87 has a BAP.

I don't think so. That is a miss print if it is written that way.

Title: 1987 and 1988 turbo coupe differences
Post by: TOM Renzo on April 12, 2012, 12:04:37 PM

Quote from: ThunderbirdSport302;386519

Different EEC.

The '88 cars had full boost in ALL forward gears. (this statement alone will start an argument, just you sit there and watch)

Different window trim for the rear glass.

Some other minor odds and ends, but what I mentioned are the biggest things.

Not AGAIN?????????????????????????????????

:beatyoass::beatyoass::hick::hick:

Title: 1987 and 1988 turbo coupe differences
Post by: TOM Renzo on April 12, 2012, 12:13:34 PM

My 88 has rubber around the back window and my 87 has chrome. You are on your own about the boost!!!!

QUOTE!!!

Posted by Joe F Discussing boost parameters and ECM numbers in a 1987 TC

I just gotta throw a wrench in the works

If the LA3 was first seen in 88 TC's, how did I wind up with one in my 87 that I got in Aug 87 and that's not been swapped out?

Same with my 87. This was a quote from a turbo coupe guy that is known for his knowledge on the car.

That is all i am going to say. I plead the fifth.

I know the answer to this but i shutter to discuss it .

Title: 1987 and 1988 turbo coupe differences
Post by: Beau on April 12, 2012, 12:40:54 PM

Quote from: TOM Renzo;386616

Not AGAIN?????????????????????????????????

:beatyoass::beatyoass::hick::hick:

Nope, not from me, not this time! :D;) :rollin:

Title: 1987 and 1988 turbo coupe differences
Post by: 88turbo on April 12, 2012, 10:57:17 PM

Quote from: ThunderbirdSport302;386619

Nope, not from me, not this time! :D;) :rollin:

Sorry Beau, I'm forced to agree with Tom on this one :flip:

Title: 1987 and 1988 turbo coupe differences
Post by: T-BirdX3 on April 12, 2012, 11:23:47 PM

Alternator is different.

Title: 1987 and 1988 turbo coupe differences
Post by: softtouch on April 12, 2012, 11:58:18 PM

I wondered if that was a misprint.

Title: 1987 and 1988 turbo coupe differences
Post by: T-BirdX3 on April 13, 2012, 05:54:45 AM

Quote from: softtouch;386652

I wondered if that was a misprint.

Lol? Which part?

Title: 1987 and 1988 turbo coupe differences
Post by: softtouch on April 13, 2012, 05:19:06 PM

Quote from: softtouch;386539

In the EVTM's 88 has a MAP and 87 has a BAP.

Quote from: TOM Renzo;386615

In the EVTM's 88 has a MAP and 87 has a BAP.

I don't think so. That is a miss print if it is written that way.

Quote from: softtouch;386652

I wondered if that was a misprint.

Quote from: T-BirdX3;386661

Lol? Which part?

This part

Title: 1987 and 1988 turbo coupe differences
Post by: BJL on April 13, 2012, 10:34:57 PM

87 use 1157 taillight and front turnsignal bulb. 88 use 3157 taillight and front turnsignal bulbs
some 87's have wire for glove box light, 88 didnt at all.

Title: 1987 and 1988 turbo coupe differences
Post by: ramair351 on May 06, 2012, 06:58:28 PM

Quote from: BJL;386748

87 use 1157 taillight and front turnsignal bulb. 88 use 3157 taillight and front turnsignal bulbs
some 87's have wire for glove box light, 88 didnt at all.

BJL those mustang wheels look awesome on your TC . makes me want to switch to 5 lug

Title: 1987 and 1988 turbo coupe differences
Post by: 87 T-BIRD on May 13, 2012, 11:01:35 AM

Quote from: ramair351;389203

BJL those mustang wheels look awesome on your TC . makes me want to switch to 5 lug

Ramair I was thinking the same thing, those wheels fill the fender wells in nice and look sharp.

Title: 1987 and 1988 turbo coupe differences
Post by: BlueBird1987 on July 17, 2012, 03:12:23 AM

I feel this is a stupid question...but what's the LA3?... =P

Title: 1987 and 1988 turbo coupe differences
Post by: BlueBird1987 on July 17, 2012, 03:13:36 AM

This may be a stupid question...but what's an LA3? =P

Title: 1987 and 1988 turbo coupe differences
Post by: flylear45 on July 17, 2012, 06:26:01 AM

LA3 is the 5 speed EECIV computer tune in the late TCs.

Title: 1987 and 1988 turbo coupe differences
Post by: BlueBird1987 on July 17, 2012, 11:19:45 PM

So would my 87 TC have one? I may need a new one...it keeps failing the KOER test..it turns off before the codes run

Title: 1987 and 1988 turbo coupe differences
Post by: rodsterh on July 29, 2012, 11:44:07 AM

Quote from: 88turbo;386538

the door pull covers are different.

In what way?

Title: 1987 and 1988 turbo coupe differences
Post by: 88turbo on July 29, 2012, 12:02:49 PM

87 has snap on one piece screw covers, 88 has two piece screw covers with a chrome piece the cover snaps onto.

Title: 1987 and 1988 turbo coupe differences
Post by: rodsterh on July 29, 2012, 12:12:21 PM

OK, thanks. They appear to look the same in the brochures. Amazing how many little thing Ford changed from year to year.

duh, yea, now I remember. You posted a picture of the two piece covers. :hick:

Title: 1987 and 1988 turbo coupe differences
Post by: Beau on July 29, 2012, 12:57:36 PM

Quote from: BlueBird1987;394527

So would my 87 TC have one? I may need a new one...it keeps failing the KOER test..it turns off before the codes run

Possible. Tom Renzo swears his '87 has an LA3, (I'm not saying I don't believe him) but with Ford running things, hell, it's possible. If it's late enough of an '87 it is likely to have an LA3. Pop the passenger side kick panel off, and with a small light, you can tell what ya have. :)

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