Thunderbird Turbo Coupe

whtpny · April 14th, 2008, 03:31 PM

How many of you know much about these or own one? According to the EPA, they barely get better gas mileage than my 8 cylinder new edge GT, yet they are a turbocharged 2.3 4 cylinder any thoughts on why this is or how many of you fair on gas mileage with these cars? I'm looking to get a good gas mileage dd with a little pep in it's step and I've been eying these lately. Thanx.

ReverendDexter · April 14th, 2008, 10:28 PM

I'd ask this in the 2.3L section. The TurboCoupes are basically just heavier SVOs that don't handle as well.

TurboLX · April 15th, 2008, 08:58 AM

I have one, its about 20mpg with the new turbo

whtpny · April 15th, 2008, 11:39 AM

Originally Posted by TurboLX

I have one, its about 20mpg with the new turbo

so i guess it's not that great of an idea for a peppy, good mpg, daily driver then

ReverendDexter · April 15th, 2008, 06:33 PM

depends on your definition of "good mileage".

My suggestion on a good, peppy, fun DD is anything with a 4A-GE: 1st gen MR2, Corolla Sport GT-S (came in both FWD and RWD flavors), or a Corolla FX16.

whtpny · April 16th, 2008, 02:51 AM

Originally Posted by ReverendDexter

depends on your definition of "good mileage".

My suggestion on a good, peppy, fun DD is anything with a 4A-GE: 1st gen MR2, Corolla Sport GT-S (came in both FWD and RWD flavors), or a Corolla FX16.

you'll have to suggest some years to go along with those

im not very familiar with imports

ReverendDexter · April 16th, 2008, 08:17 PM

1st gen MR2 is anything pre-1989
RWD Corollas were made up through '87 - the ones you'd be looking at are the 85-87 GTS (ae86 chassis). These are waaay overpriced due to being high in demand by drifters. Expect to pay over $3k for a clean one (though you can get the carb'd SOHC SR5 version for about $500, I had one and loved it for a DD, poly bushings made it a wee bit stuff).
The FWD corollas (ae92 chassis) are '88 and '89, and the last of the 2-door corollas.
The FX16 is also a FWD, made in the mid-80s, I think 86-89. Basically it's the toyota equivalent of a Civic Si Hatch.

whtpny · April 16th, 2008, 11:40 PM

Originally Posted by ReverendDexter

1st gen MR2 is anything pre-1989
RWD Corollas were made up through '87 - the ones you'd be looking at are the 85-87 GTS (ae86 chassis). These are waaay overpriced due to being high in demand by drifters. Expect to pay over $3k for a clean one (though you can get the carb'd SOHC SR5 version for about $500, I had one and loved it for a DD, poly bushings made it a wee bit stuff).
The FWD corollas (ae92 chassis) are '88 and '89, and the last of the 2-door corollas.
The FX16 is also a FWD, made in the mid-80s, I think 86-89. Basically it's the toyota equivalent of a Civic Si Hatch.

coo, ill try to learn some stuff about em

ReverendDexter · April 16th, 2008, 11:48 PM

what's cool is the Toyota 4A-GE is just a copy of a Ford Cosworth motor (much how the old Landcruiser motor is a copy of the old chevy I6).

1st gen MR2s can be found in a factory supercharged version, too.

StangAddiction · April 17th, 2008, 08:48 AM

i've got a buddy who has a 4age silvertop in his 92 rolla... megasquirt tuned...25 city mpg...30 hwy...

its fwd though..only downside...but it can hook...dont get me wrong!

sk8flip67 · April 17th, 2008, 11:40 PM

the new pontiac solstice gxp's have the turbo 2.0l 4cyl with 260 hp 260 tq and get 19 city and 28 highway. they pack a punch, theyre quick, a vert which is fun, available as a 5spd auto or manual, and get good milage.

whtpny · April 18th, 2008, 12:52 AM

Originally Posted by sk8flip67

the new pontiac solstice gxp's have the turbo 2.0l 4cyl with 260 hp 260 tq and get 19 city and 28 highway. they pack a punch, theyre quick, a vert which is fun, available as a 5spd auto or manual, and get good milage.

im looking on the cheap side of the fence

lol

nba1341 · April 18th, 2008, 06:08 AM

Originally Posted by sk8flip67

the new pontiac solstice gxp's have the turbo 2.0l 4cyl with 260 hp 260 tq and get 19 city and 28 highway. they pack a punch, theyre quick, a vert which is fun, available as a 5spd auto or manual, and get good milage.

new mustang gt's get this even ones that are supercharged so therefore the soltice fails

whtpny · April 18th, 2008, 11:54 AM

^ sweet

deedub97GT · April 18th, 2008, 01:57 PM

try looking into a 96-99 eclipse if you want a kick in the pants get a GS-T (front wheel drive turbo) they are like 4-5k for a decent one in running condition and they have over 200 hp im pretty sure OH and they dont look bad either lol once i pay off my stang imma get one for my DD

ReverendDexter · April 19th, 2008, 10:56 PM

3rd gen Eclipses are CRAP. And there was no tubo 4-cylinder offered - they switched to the optional motor being a V6.

If you want an eclipse, do yourself a favor and get the Turbo AWD 2nd gen.

April 14th, 2008, 03:31 PM	#1
whtpny Hardcore Enthusiast 2002 Mustang GT Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Gainesville, GA Posts: 1,930 iTrader: 0 reviews	Thunderbird Turbo Coupe How many of you know much about these or own one? According to the EPA, they barely get better gas mileage than my 8 cylinder new edge GT, yet they are a turbocharged 2.3 4 cylinder any thoughts on why this is or how many of you fair on gas mileage with these cars? I'm looking to get a good gas mileage dd with a little pep in it's step and I've been eying these lately. Thanx. __________________ Mods: Fidanza Al Flywheel, Steeda UDP, EMP/Stewart Components WP, PP Plenum, K&N FIPK, Mac Prochamber, Magnapacks WhtPny's Videos

April 14th, 2008, 10:28 PM	#2
ReverendDexter Priest of the Car Gods Clapped-out '90 GT 'vert ~5.5 seconds off TTOD :( Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Rohnert Park, CA Posts: 13,808 iTrader: 0 reviews	I'd ask this in the 2.3L section. The TurboCoupes are basically just heavier SVOs that don't handle as well. __________________ O o /¯/______________________ \|BLAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAARGH!!! \_\

April 15th, 2008, 08:58 AM	#3
TurboLX I Post Entirely Way Too Much 1988 Mustang LX Turbo Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: NY Posts: 8,778 Blog Entries: 1 iTrader: 0 reviews	I have one, its about 20mpg with the new turbo __________________ 1988 LX Coupe 2.5L, GT35R, 44mm WG, 32psi, C16.

April 15th, 2008, 06:33 PM	#5
ReverendDexter Priest of the Car Gods Clapped-out '90 GT 'vert ~5.5 seconds off TTOD :( Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Rohnert Park, CA Posts: 13,808 iTrader: 0 reviews	depends on your definition of "good mileage". My suggestion on a good, peppy, fun DD is anything with a 4A-GE: 1st gen MR2, Corolla Sport GT-S (came in both FWD and RWD flavors), or a Corolla FX16. __________________ O o /¯/______________________ \|BLAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAARGH!!! \_\

April 16th, 2008, 08:17 PM	#7
ReverendDexter Priest of the Car Gods Clapped-out '90 GT 'vert ~5.5 seconds off TTOD :( Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Rohnert Park, CA Posts: 13,808 iTrader: 0 reviews	1st gen MR2 is anything pre-1989 RWD Corollas were made up through '87 - the ones you'd be looking at are the 85-87 GTS (ae86 chassis). These are waaay overpriced due to being high in demand by drifters. Expect to pay over $3k for a clean one (though you can get the carb'd SOHC SR5 version for about $500, I had one and loved it for a DD, poly bushings made it a wee bit stuff). The FWD corollas (ae92 chassis) are '88 and '89, and the last of the 2-door corollas. The FX16 is also a FWD, made in the mid-80s, I think 86-89. Basically it's the toyota equivalent of a Civic Si Hatch. __________________ O o /¯/______________________ \|BLAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAARGH!!! \_\

April 16th, 2008, 11:48 PM	#9
ReverendDexter Priest of the Car Gods Clapped-out '90 GT 'vert ~5.5 seconds off TTOD :( Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Rohnert Park, CA Posts: 13,808 iTrader: 0 reviews	what's cool is the Toyota 4A-GE is just a copy of a Ford Cosworth motor (much how the old Landcruiser motor is a copy of the old chevy I6). 1st gen MR2s can be found in a factory supercharged version, too. __________________ O o /¯/______________________ \|BLAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAARGH!!! \_\

April 17th, 2008, 08:48 AM	#10
StangAddiction Enthusiast 2000 Mustang GT Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Virginia Beach Posts: 986 iTrader: 0 reviews	i've got a buddy who has a 4age silvertop in his 92 rolla... megasquirt tuned...25 city mpg...30 hwy... its fwd though..only downside...but it can hook...dont get me wrong!

April 17th, 2008, 11:40 PM	#11
sk8flip67 Regular 2004 Mustang GT Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Frederick, MD & Durham,NC Posts: 244 iTrader: 1 reviews	the new pontiac solstice gxp's have the turbo 2.0l 4cyl with 260 hp 260 tq and get 19 city and 28 highway. they pack a punch, theyre quick, a vert which is fun, available as a 5spd auto or manual, and get good milage. __________________ 04 black GT: Magnaflow o/r x, magnapacks, Eibach sportlines, CC plates, xcal 3 tuner, JLT CAI, FRPP 3.73s Next: FI or h/c/i work North Carolina Modded Mustangs#20

April 18th, 2008, 11:54 AM	#14
whtpny Hardcore Enthusiast 2002 Mustang GT Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Gainesville, GA Posts: 1,930 iTrader: 0 reviews	^ sweet __________________ Mods: Fidanza Al Flywheel, Steeda UDP, EMP/Stewart Components WP, PP Plenum, K&N FIPK, Mac Prochamber, Magnapacks WhtPny's Videos

April 18th, 2008, 01:57 PM	#15
deedub97GT MM's DRUNKEN SAILOR single turbo in the works as fast as i can push it! Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Great lakes IL Posts: 2,211 iTrader: 0 reviews	try looking into a 96-99 eclipse if you want a kick in the pants get a GS-T (front wheel drive turbo) they are like 4-5k for a decent one in running condition and they have over 200 hp im pretty sure OH and they dont look bad either lol once i pay off my stang imma get one for my DD __________________ MILITARY CREW GSM3 i love throbbing meat

April 19th, 2008, 10:56 PM	#16
ReverendDexter Priest of the Car Gods Clapped-out '90 GT 'vert ~5.5 seconds off TTOD :( Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Rohnert Park, CA Posts: 13,808 iTrader: 0 reviews	3rd gen Eclipses are CRAP. And there was no tubo 4-cylinder offered - they switched to the optional motor being a V6. If you want an eclipse, do yourself a favor and get the Turbo AWD 2nd gen. __________________ O o /¯/______________________ \|BLAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAARGH!!! \_\

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