Skip to main content

Topics

This section allows you to view all Topics made by this member. Note that you can only see Topics made in areas you currently have access to.

Topics - capitlj

121
Engine Tech / Engine Q???
My motor seems to rock gently from time to time when idling, my 89 grand marquis with the 5.0 did the same thing but i still drove it for 30,000 miles with no problems.  Anybody else having this problem?  Any ideas on what it might be?  I'm certain its nothing to worry about but im just curious.
122
Suspension/Steering / Che???
I got a couple of questions about the CHE stuff.  The price is right but what kind of advantages are there, bear in mind that I am no mechanic laymens terms please.  But i am interested in lowering the car some as i will not be putting slicks under it ever, however i do dabble in drift racing for those of you not familiar with this http://www.formulad.com/ it is GASP a ricer sport :rice: but i hope to change that.  My 88 is a drifter but i cant keep all four tires on the ground when i do it would this CHE stuff be good for that also is there any front suspension stuff this cheap.
123
Engine Tech / Loud A$$ fan
My 88 Blue max is bone stock. No exhaust mods yet or anything so the loudest thing in the engine bay is that ed belt driven fan.  Io want it gone, i might want a twin turbo hand shifted car but those are wants.  I need to get rid of that fan help me.  What would i need belts, dual electric or big single, etc.  I just want that thing to shut up until i can do my ehaust.
124
T-Bird/Cougar Parts & Cars WANTED / Manual Tranny
I need not want.
T-5 trans out of a 86 to 93 stang preferably (94-95 works but tail shaft is longer 3/4" and you have to upgrade to pmgr starter)

Flywheel
Shifter
You can use Clutch& Brake pedals out of either mustang or t-bird tc

Gas pedal from a TC or manual mustang
(automatic bird has small gas pedal)

Adjustable cable and quadrant preferably, (as the stock setup has plastic teeth and may break)

Block plate (which goes in between trans and engine to keep out debris

Bell housing for 5.0 T-5, along with clutch fork

Clutch assembly

pilot bearing

You may need double hump crossmember
(depending on what your car has now)

The driveshaft should be the same as the aod & t-5 are the same length

You may need the computer from a manual 5.0 mustang depending on how your car reacts to the swap. ( mine had a surging problem)

The harness that goes to the aod is the same for the T-5
but you may wanna check the speedo gear.

Console from a TC for the shifter & armrest
125
Audio & Other Aftermarket Electronics / Doors???
I have an 88 blue max with what look to be speaker enclosures in the kick panels on the door is that what they are???  If so how do i get those stupid panels off so i can put something loud in there.
126
Engine Tech / Twin Turbo
i am looking to go big, really big.  And put a twin turbo on my 302 cougar.  I know all about having to get lower compression internals to handle the boost but does anyone know where i could get the exhaust side of things.  Or a whole kit???
127
Drivetrain Tech / Tranny Swap
I am interested in putting a manual transmission in my 88 blue max.  I know its a big job but can i take like the clutch pedal and stuff from a mustang??  Any tips u guys can give would be very appreciated.
128
General Fox T-Bird/Cougar Discussion / Custom Catz
I recently Purchased an 88 Mercury Cougar Blue Max Edition.  I am in the early planning phases of a custom buildup on that car.  I want to retain its classy style but give it some BIG balls and a little edge.  I want to do thinks like go to 20 inch rims and tires, put big brakes on, put in a power moonroof, convert it to a manual transmission, etc.  Any help tips or ideas would be greatly appreciated

This is my daily driver so nothing too exotic or anyhting that would put it out of comission for more than one week plz