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What I have is a 1988 CSX-T. They were built for Thrifty Car Rental. They were different from the 1987 in that the stock T1 engine was retained, for durability. The differences from the previous year were 15x6.5 Shelby wheels, and the colors were mainly white with blue and silver trim. There were 1000 built, again with no options. The production line installed T2 intake, turbo, throttle body, intercooler, fuel injectors, and the associated parts; The compressio ratio is at 8.1:1; boost pressure can reach 12 psi. Maximum horsepower is rated at 175 @ 5,300, with torque at 175 lb-ft from 2,200 to 4,800 rpm. The quarter mile came in 15.1 seconds.

Mines just like the white one in the pic.

It runs and is tuned up with a 2.2 l turbo that puts out 175 hp.
I was given a intercooler that was made for the car also.

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morghen · Joined: 21 Jan 2005 Posts: 9095 Location: Romania

what do you mean he gave you one?

are they that bad that they give them away for free ?

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fiat22turbo · Joined: 18 Jan 2006 Posts: 4040 Location: Portland, OR

They aren't that bad, really. I've owned one of the ex-IMSA racing 88's and still own my 87 CSX. Lots of fun for a front driver.

According to the KBB value, those cars are worth upwards of $10K in ideal condition (meaning all of the Shelby items are intact and the car is in showroom condition)

Joe, check out http://www.pnw-sdac.org for some locals that help with parts sourcing, etc. There isn't an active forum, just a mailing list for the local guys. There are more than a few generic Turbo-Dodge forums on the net as well.

BTW, they are routinely given away because no one knows how to repair them properly and few know anything about the Shelby-built models, so they are pretty much abandoned.
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968rz · Joined: 21 Aug 2006 Posts: 537 Location: S. E. Wisconsin

Except for the front grill, it looks like the Dodge Shadow turbo I had. Good cars if you take care of them and change the head gasket and t-belt about every 30 to 60 k.
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fiat22turbo · Joined: 18 Jan 2006 Posts: 4040 Location: Portland, OR

Joes924Racer · Posted: Sun Dec 04, 2011 3:02 pm Post subject:

Made it to dmv and the tire store for new tires and an alignment,
after which i did some city driving then hit the freeway . I love the sound of the and pull of the turbo, This cars alot of fun though sometimes i think its ugly looking then change my mind. What should I do with it besides drive it....

Heres a few pics.

shelby thrifty dash mounted plaque,

Boost guage.

Gear shift knob.

Mechanic pulling it out of garage.

motor.

.... and heres a vid. of the engine running
(you gotta click the link.)
http://youtu.be/gI3lc4RDjns
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1979 porsche 924 Na
1980 porsche Turbo 931GT Replica
Have u ever driven a turbo.

Joes924Racer · Posted: Sun Dec 18, 2011 12:09 pm Post subject:

Ha its funny this car is quite a gem .... need to hit deq. before the tags go. Tried to take it to work 2 weeks ago ... though the night before i took it for a spin and got no heat from the heater.... went home popped the hood and refilled the rad only to see it splash out from inder the bat tray. Just replaced the 5/8 coolant hose that was burst today. Then took it out for a nice spin on the full tank of gas i put in 2 weeks ago. This car has some balls and grunt.. all the gears mesh and the clutch is strong
+ new tires on the front. Now the best part, the turbo i love the sound it makes, workin the gear box is alot of fun its quite a sleeper. Im off
work for the holidays since mid week of this week .... bought or am in the process of spending 1400 on my porsche. seats, steering wheel exterior
window squeegees and door rubber, door stops, sunroof rubber, front rotors, steel brake lines, new front tires + alignment, custom door panels.
and me to put it together.... anyone wanna buy this csx make me an offer.
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1979 porsche 924 Na
1980 porsche Turbo 931GT Replica
Have u ever driven a turbo.

Joes924Racer · Posted: Thu Dec 22, 2011 10:58 pm Post subject:

#670 to roll off the assembly line out of 1000.
It even still has the plaque.

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1980 porsche Turbo 931GT Replica
Have u ever driven a turbo.

bnoon · Posted: Sat Jan 07, 2012 6:35 am Post subject:

I had one of the 1989 CSX-T's with the gold plastic wheels (red with gold wheels like the one on the right of your picture)! T-II intercooled that year though. Very quick little boogers when modded. I also had an '85 Charger with the T-II and 5 speed swapped in from a wrecked Shelby Charger GLHS before that. Very fun!!!
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fiat22turbo · Joined: 18 Jan 2006 Posts: 4040 Location: Portland, OR

bnoon · Posted: Sun Jan 08, 2012 1:32 am Post subject:

It's hard for me to remember what they all came with stock because I was swapping so many parts out. I do remember pissing off the computer when the variable vane controls couldn't see the stock turbo there anymore after a turbo upgrade. Swapped to the older ECU and was good.

I also had one of the later 2.5 Lotus head IROC Daytonas for a short while, but I only did a rebuild/restore of some suspension and steering parts to make some money on it and never hopped it up(other than messing with the stock air bleed to up the boost and add about 40 horse). Good times, even if it's wrong wheel drive.

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