So Im taking my 87 TC's turbo out to put in my 88 Cougar LS and oops it has a cracked block. So a buddy gave me a worn out turbo motor he had lying around his shop. Its an older engine, has a garrett on it so Im thinking 84-86. My engine had a roller cam, this one doesnt. Are there any other major internal differences?
So I started playing with my spray on chrome process and did my intake. Did it in pearl white for my TC (town Car) hehe but you get the idea. Did the name plate in reg chrome and hand painted the lettering and FORD symbol.
Ok, Im using the front suspension from my 87 Turbo coupe on my 88 LS BUT Im (trying) doing a 5 lug conversion. I have most of the info down. Im just going to buy Mark VII front rotors, BUT which inner bearing do I use, the one for the Thunderbird spindle or the the Mark 7 rotor?... havent found any info that says it directly. im not planning on getting an SN95 anything as I have a complete car.(TC) Also, HOW do I convert my 87 TC's rear disc into a 5 lug??? it gets VERY confusing when reading through all the different ways to just get a swap these axles in and you have to do this......etc
Thanx again
PS Someone do a sticky for each type for those of us not good at this stuff... 4 to 5 Lug conversions for Dummies LOL
So I FINALLY have started my Cougar build. Swapping all the essentials of my 87 Turbo coupe into my 88 LS body. The engine needs an overhaul which Ill be doing. My bud asked me a question.. whats the most PSI the standard (smaller) turbo on my 87 can handle? We have a new one in the box so I can save some moola but using it and not buying or upgrading.. Thanx, any other ideas... shoot me a message!!
Has anyone had any good experiences with ordering parts online? Besides JC Whitney Ive never ordered any hard parts. I was looking for inexpensive rotors and an alternator for my 88 XR7 and came across partsgeek, rockauto, carparts.com etc and was wondering if anyone had any dealings with them. Trying to stretch my dollar and avoid the retail chains
Not sure if anyone has mentioned this before but I came across the Mercury Cougar 1967-1987 book in an old Fabulous Mustangs magazine and I ordered it. Neat stuff some good pix in it, Stuff I already knew but still
The same magazine has an actual test of an 88 Thunderbird Sport.
Well I got her as a project then her 460 was going to be in my Thunderbird, then my truck got stolen and they backed into her so she became a practice vehicle but I got my 1976 Cougar XR7 and she needs to go. This is Vicky, wave hi Vicky...
$2500 or so, 460 big block, Edelbrock performer intake, 750 cfm and mild cam, Oxford White Pearlcoat (something I made) also a pic of what she used to look like
