Title: 1987 ThunderBird Lx Project
Post by: krimpernyc on September 17, 2013, 09:34:39 PM
Post by: krimpernyc on September 17, 2013, 09:34:39 PM
Hi Guys :)
Im new to this forum....and would appreciate some input....Heres my Project
1987 Tbird lx 302 H0 Bored .030 (306) ...Gt40 Cast iron Heads Ported...Factory
Upper & lower Intake ExtrudeHoned Port Matched to heads.&5mm Bullet MAF
70MM TB& EGR Spacer..B303 Cam ..1.72 Roller Rockers..Jba 1 5/8 Equal lenth
Headers Into Mac Mustang Lx Exhaust system,(G.E.R) Modded Aod + 2800 Stall
Converter...Auburn Posi + 28 Spline axles 3:73 Rear... Tbird Brakes Up front
+ Mustang 11 Drums in Rear (Rear is 93 Mustang )...Tbird factory Suspension.....
ANy suggestions on IMproving Brake system but keeping 4 lug?
ANy suggestions on Suspension Improvements??? im prepping for a 5 speed conversion....
trying to get all the parts .......thanx for your help....and Awesome Forum!!!!1
Im new to this forum....and would appreciate some input....Heres my Project
1987 Tbird lx 302 H0 Bored .030 (306) ...Gt40 Cast iron Heads Ported...Factory
Upper & lower Intake ExtrudeHoned Port Matched to heads.&5mm Bullet MAF
70MM TB& EGR Spacer..B303 Cam ..1.72 Roller Rockers..Jba 1 5/8 Equal lenth
Headers Into Mac Mustang Lx Exhaust system,(G.E.R) Modded Aod + 2800 Stall
Converter...Auburn Posi + 28 Spline axles 3:73 Rear... Tbird Brakes Up front
+ Mustang 11 Drums in Rear (Rear is 93 Mustang )...Tbird factory Suspension.....
ANy suggestions on IMproving Brake system but keeping 4 lug?
ANy suggestions on Suspension Improvements??? im prepping for a 5 speed conversion....
trying to get all the parts .......thanx for your help....and Awesome Forum!!!!1
Title: 1987 ThunderBird Lx Project
Post by: vinnietbird on September 17, 2013, 09:52:46 PM
Post by: vinnietbird on September 17, 2013, 09:52:46 PM
Great looking car. Welcome to the forum.
As far as brakes....the larger Mustang GT brakes or Turbo Coupe brakes. The '87/'88 TC has the same size brakes as the Stang, AND, it had disc brakes out back.
As far as brakes....the larger Mustang GT brakes or Turbo Coupe brakes. The '87/'88 TC has the same size brakes as the Stang, AND, it had disc brakes out back.
Title: 1987 ThunderBird Lx Project
Post by: 83TB on September 17, 2013, 10:03:33 PM
Post by: 83TB on September 17, 2013, 10:03:33 PM
Welcome, and nice looking ride!!
Title: 1987 ThunderBird Lx Project
Post by: beast50 on September 17, 2013, 11:42:52 PM
Post by: beast50 on September 17, 2013, 11:42:52 PM
nice t-bird, more pictures please
Title: 1987 ThunderBird Lx Project
Post by: STANG8U on September 18, 2013, 12:05:30 AM
Post by: STANG8U on September 18, 2013, 12:05:30 AM
Love birds on bigs and littles .... Nice man
Title: 1987 ThunderBird Lx Project
Post by: krimpernyc on September 18, 2013, 05:07:00 PM
Post by: krimpernyc on September 18, 2013, 05:07:00 PM
Thanx guys :)
I was reading you can use late model mustang suspension on the fox body tbird with a special adapter from Chuckw????
Any truth to this? wanted to Improve handling....and braking...
I was reading you can use late model mustang suspension on the fox body tbird with a special adapter from Chuckw????
Any truth to this? wanted to Improve handling....and braking...
Title: 1987 ThunderBird Lx Project
Post by: beast50 on September 18, 2013, 07:29:17 PM
Post by: beast50 on September 18, 2013, 07:29:17 PM
Quote from: krimpernyc;421887
Thanx guys :)
I was reading you can use late model mustang suspension on the fox body tbird with a special adapter from Chuckw????
Any truth to this? wanted to Improve handling....and braking...
I believe those are rear shock locators for using fox mustang shocks on our cars. The Mustang seem to have more performance shock selection.
Many members have used sn95 springs successfully (94-04) and spindles/axles and brakes to convert to 5 lug. Have to do some changing around with master cylinders if going to rear disc brake but there is alot that can be done.
Title: 1987 ThunderBird Lx Project
Post by: Dougy_Fresh on September 18, 2013, 07:31:25 PM
Post by: Dougy_Fresh on September 18, 2013, 07:31:25 PM
If you are interested in converting to 11" front brakes, check my classified ad