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Reply #90
Quote from: SLEEPER T-BIRD 87;408157
this place has went to sh*t over the years

yes it has...  big time.  i said that exact same thing when I came back here a few weeks ago.  I will probably disappear from here again soon.  sifting through some of these threads I cant believe the  info and ideas getting posted.  such a shame

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Reply #91
Quote from: TOM Renzo;407359

A NISSAN GTR FOUND OUT THE HARD WAY. Read between the lines. I blew that cars doors off. No match for POUNDER.





nice car but, I call bs on that, or garauntee you only beat that GTR because he wasnt trying.  my buddy has a GTR. It ran high 11's stock.  if you had posted a pic of a brand new Shelby it would be somewhat believable.  what have you got done to that shelby, and what kind of hp to the wheels?


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  now it has over 1000awhp on pump gas and runs 9's on street tires.

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Reply #92
Ok
I spend money I don't have, To build  cars I don't need, To impress people I don't know

HAVE YOU DRIVEN A FORD LATELY!!

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Reply #93
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I spend money I don't have, To build  cars I don't need, To impress people I don't know

HAVE YOU DRIVEN A FORD LATELY!!

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Reply #94
Not to shiznit on anyones parade. Its not what you have here that impresses us. Its what you make of what you have. That lemons into lemonade bullsh*t. Who cares if you have the money to drop on a factory 5 second deathtrap? I'm having way to much fun building my probably 13sec street beater pile of sh*t. As for sleeper and rj I've seen the things theyve had and thyre so much cooler and roots built than any miracle grow thow a tune on and have a 9sec quarter mile car. Money makes the wold go round but it takes more than a hefty price tag to turn this guys head. Some of the guys that no longer come on to the board here I idolized back in the early 2000's for what they did to the tbirds and cougars they had seeing this is primarily a fox tbird cougar forum hence the name. But since oh late 2008-2009 its been a complete zombie apocalypse of morons coming on here saying the things they do aren't right. F that. I have a hankering for throwing a 350 in my mustang just to get it to move.

Sit back; chill, take feedback, give feedback,offer advice, take advice orrrr the go the ultimate route stfu and let people do what they gotta do

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Reply #95
Got it TOOTLES!!!
I spend money I don't have, To build  cars I don't need, To impress people I don't know

HAVE YOU DRIVEN A FORD LATELY!!

 

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Reply #96
Quote from: 1WLD BRD;408161
yes it has...  big time.  i said that exact same thing when I came back here a few weeks ago.  I will probably disappear from here again soon.  sifting through some of these threads I cant believe the  info and ideas getting posted.  such a shame

same here maybe it was a mistake? how have you been
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Reply #97
Quote from: 87thunderbirdBlackJack;408173
Not to shiznit on anyones parade. Its not what you have here that impresses us. Its what you make of what you have. That lemons into lemonade bullsh*t. Who cares if you have the money to drop on a factory 5 second deathtrap? I'm having way to much fun building my probably 13sec street beater pile of sh*t. As for sleeper and rj I've seen the things theyve had and thyre so much cooler and roots built than any miracle grow thow a tune on and have a 9sec quarter mile car. Money makes the wold go round but it takes more than a hefty price tag to turn this guys head. Some of the guys that no longer come on to the board here I idolized back in the early 2000's for what they did to the tbirds and cougars they had seeing this is primarily a fox tbird cougar forum hence the name. But since oh late 2008-2009 its been a complete zombie apocalypse of morons coming on here saying the things they do aren't right. F that. I have a hankering for throwing a 350 in my mustang just to get it to move.

Sit back; chill, take feedback, give feedback,offer advice, take advice orrrr the go the ultimate route stfu and let people do what they gotta do

nice to see your still here
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1974 maverick lsx powered turbo car SOLD
1973 maverick Tijuana Taxi Tribute
1957 chevy LSX Turbo project (race car)
Owner of Joe Dirt Fabrication

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Reply #98
I just read this entire thread.

1. This is all a matter of opinion
2. Its all a matter of preference.
3. Its all the original posters hard earned cash
4. He was seeking advice and thoughts on his build, and he posted 100% in the correct place in the forum.  Drop a 351 or OTHER MOTOR IN YOUR FOX (thats the title of this section) No where does it state FORD motor.
5. Civility is totally gone here, and personal attacks have absolutely no place.
6. Ranting over who is right or wrong is a moot point, as the OP was merely asking for advice in a forum devoted to our beloved Fox Birds/Cougars.  He has been a member for 4 months, is this how we encourage new members to stay and feel welcomed?
7. I personally know that a engine makes a car go, i am not a technical guy, or a guru.  I come here to learn and ask advice and opinions from like minded people, many who have become my friends.  Ford is to Chevy as Oranges are to Bananas. How do you firstly quantify that one is better?  Secondly, as said earlier much is due to personal preference and comfort with a given product. 
8. Finally, if one can't contribute to the dialogue here in some kind of constructive manner, then start a thread in "the Lounge" about how Ford is great and everything else sucks. But don't denigrate someone else's idea's, build or ride based upon some childish bias, especially when the OP did everything right with regard to the topic, placement and tone of his post.  I think he is owed a huge apology, those who stepped on his thread, and Hijacked into a Ford/Chevy debate should own up.








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Reply #99
Quote from: MY83T;408200
I just read this entire thread.

1. This is all a matter of opinion
2. Its all a matter of preference.
3. Its all the original posters hard earned cash
4. He was seeking advice and thoughts on his build, and he posted 100% in the correct place in the forum.  Drop a 351 or OTHER MOTOR IN YOUR FOX (thats the title of this section) No where does it state FORD motor.
5. Civility is totally gone here, and personal attacks have absolutely no place.
6. Ranting over who is right or wrong is a moot point, as the OP was merely asking for advice in a forum devoted to our beloved Fox Birds/Cougars.  He has been a member for 4 months, is this how we encourage new members to stay and feel welcomed?
7. I personally know that a engine makes a car go, i am not a technical guy, or a guru.  I come here to learn and ask advice and opinions from like minded people, many who have become my friends.  Ford is to Chevy as Oranges are to Bananas. How do you firstly quantify that one is better?  Secondly, as said earlier much is due to personal preference and comfort with a given product. 
8. Finally, if one can't contribute to the dialogue here in some kind of constructive manner, then start a thread in "the Lounge" about how Ford is great and everything else sucks. But don't denigrate someone else's idea's, build or ride based upon some childish bias, especially when the OP did everything right with regard to the topic, placement and tone of his post.  I think he is owed a huge apology, those who stepped on his thread, and Hijacked into a Ford/Chevy debate should own up.

well said sir
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1973 maverick Tijuana Taxi Tribute
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Owner of Joe Dirt Fabrication

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Reply #100
yep, Dave is right...... and 10 pages of shiznit because someone asked a question they didn't like...just another reason why I'm not here much anymore
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Reply #101
Quote from: SLEEPER T-BIRD 87;408185
same here maybe it was a mistake? how have you been

im doing pretty good buddy.  hope you are too.  was thinking about you this summer, as I was REALLY looking into an LS/GT45 turbo swap for the Tbird.  and still havent totally got it out of my head yet.  once the 5.0L SC'ed engine pukes, then I will do the swap.

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Reply #102
Quote from: MY83T;408200
I just read this entire thread.

1. This is all a matter of opinion
2. Its all a matter of preference.
3. Its all the original posters hard earned cash
4. He was seeking advice and thoughts on his build, and he posted 100% in the correct place in the forum.  Drop a 351 or OTHER MOTOR IN YOUR FOX (thats the title of this section) No where does it state FORD motor.
5. Civility is totally gone here, and personal attacks have absolutely no place.
6. Ranting over who is right or wrong is a moot point, as the OP was merely asking for advice in a forum devoted to our beloved Fox Birds/Cougars.  He has been a member for 4 months, is this how we encourage new members to stay and feel welcomed?
7. I personally know that a engine makes a car go, i am not a technical guy, or a guru.  I come here to learn and ask advice and opinions from like minded people, many who have become my friends.  Ford is to Chevy as Oranges are to Bananas. How do you firstly quantify that one is better?  Secondly, as said earlier much is due to personal preference and comfort with a given product. 
8. Finally, if one can't contribute to the dialogue here in some kind of constructive manner, then start a thread in "the Lounge" about how Ford is great and everything else sucks. But don't denigrate someone else's idea's, build or ride based upon some childish bias, especially when the OP did everything right with regard to the topic, placement and tone of his post.  I think he is owed a huge apology, those who stepped on his thread, and Hijacked into a Ford/Chevy debate should own up.

 
i had to start a whole new thread just so i could get back on the topic,, batting around a ball of yarn gets old.

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Reply #103
Yeh, this went apeshiznit.

My only point was, if I were to swap in a Chevy engine, it would be an LS, for the effort and cost to swap in a decent, and comparable Gen 1, you wouldn't even have any more power than a mildly modded 5.0HO. Add to that the cost and hassle of rebuilding the OP's 355 with spun bearings, and it will be that much more costly. But, if he wanted to go that route, more power to him.

I'd have to say it all really boils down to OP's vehicular budget, an LS and the ancillary parts to run it aren't none too cheap. If I had all the money in the world to play with, I'd probably have two, one with an LSX, one with a Coyote.
On a budget, if I had a nice clean, decently modded SBC, so that all I had to buy were mounts, and some engine controls, then so be it. If I had to start with a block needing work, I'd just switch to an HO from a '87-'93 Stang, and convert the wiring.

It's all depending on my money, but it's not me, it's the OP. His money, his car.

I will say this though, the caliber of some people here, the personal attacks, the bullshiznit they bring....it sours this place. Can see that some of you new folks are arrogant Mustang fanboys....news for ya, this ain't the new Corral. Go to the bullet if you want to be an e-thug. It's pretty pathetic that some of the old timers from here don't really come by anymore because of assholes who threadw and insult every time they see something nicer/different/newer/faster/Ford/Chevy/MitsuToyoNissaHonda/whatever.

Look, live, learn, grow up, or GTFO. Post #2, and #3 exemplify what I speak of...

On that note, to the OP, if I were closer, I'd help you build the  thing with a SBC, BBC, or even a 318 Dodge, just to piss those fools off!
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'98 Explorer 5.0
'03 Focus, dropped a valve seat. yay. freakin' split port engines...
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Reply #104
Quote from: MY83T;408200
I just read this entire thread.

1. This is all a matter of opinion
2. Its all a matter of preference.
3. Its all the original posters hard earned cash
4. He was seeking advice and thoughts on his build, and he posted 100% in the correct place in the forum.  Drop a 351 or OTHER MOTOR IN YOUR FOX (thats the title of this section) No where does it state FORD motor.
5. Civility is totally gone here, and personal attacks have absolutely no place.
6. Ranting over who is right or wrong is a moot point, as the OP was merely asking for advice in a forum devoted to our beloved Fox Birds/Cougars.  He has been a member for 4 months, is this how we encourage new members to stay and feel welcomed?
7. I personally know that a engine makes a car go, i am not a technical guy, or a guru.  I come here to learn and ask advice and opinions from like minded people, many who have become my friends.  Ford is to Chevy as Oranges are to Bananas. How do you firstly quantify that one is better?  Secondly, as said earlier much is due to personal preference and comfort with a given product. 
8. Finally, if one can't contribute to the dialogue here in some kind of constructive manner, then start a thread in "the Lounge" about how Ford is great and everything else sucks. But don't denigrate someone else's idea's, build or ride based upon some childish bias, especially when the OP did everything right with regard to the topic, placement and tone of his post.  I think he is owed a huge apology, those who stepped on his thread, and Hijacked into a Ford/Chevy debate should own up.
This is all 100% correct. I have not involved myself into the Ford/Chevy debate. It's the OP's decision as to what he wants to do. I did however engage in polite conversation with Tom (does not happen often). It was not a bad thing to do, but the wrong place for it. It had nothing to do with the OP's thread. For that I do apologize.