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1983 5.0 throttle body engine stalling issues, any ideas?
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March 18, 2018, 11:44:38 AM
by black magic
2.3l and c5

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March 14, 2018, 11:28:53 PM
by bootleggers deluxe
Oil Leak - Ideas?
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March 05, 2018, 10:50:48 AM
by atengnr
fuel pres regulator question

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March 05, 2018, 08:32:45 AM
by jcassity
Trouble codes and chaos
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February 04, 2018, 06:42:42 PM
by Biff Bastion
Exhaust for 302 swap, need some pictures

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January 29, 2018, 07:11:16 AM
by vinnietbird
Mid Output 5.0
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January 29, 2018, 12:25:33 AM
by bootleggers deluxe
3G alternator upgrade with many pics - 87 turbo coupe

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January 16, 2018, 01:18:05 PM
by softtouch
84 Tbird Fast Idle Issue - Parts Source???

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January 13, 2018, 04:21:34 PM
by softtouch
My Thunderbird Died Driving On Road Please Help

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January 08, 2018, 07:08:10 AM
by CoogarXR
Which 302 to start with, and what to use for parts??
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January 06, 2018, 10:42:39 AM
by TurboCoupe50
84 tbird engine removal

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December 26, 2017, 03:30:30 AM
by Haystack
Fan replacement

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November 17, 2017, 07:41:21 AM
by dcs13
Bad lifter?

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November 08, 2017, 04:04:58 PM
by marianadeeps
zero oil pressure scare

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November 02, 2017, 10:00:52 AM
by marianadeeps
Check Engine Light on 1983 Cougar w 5.0 Where is input/plugin for meter/tester??

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October 30, 2017, 06:17:29 PM
by mcb82gt
BASIC HO swap question....computer

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October 30, 2017, 04:57:04 PM
by thunderjet302
Long tube headers and a 5 speed.....question
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October 22, 2017, 05:56:53 PM
by vinnietbird
I turn the key, but nuttin' happens
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October 19, 2017, 12:27:24 PM
by jcassity
351W (427W) w/Canton oil pan ishiznitting steering rack
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September 25, 2017, 09:38:21 AM
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1983 5.0 throttle body engine stalling issues, any ideas?Hello guys, Its been quite some time since I posted, since then I've added to the fleet with a 83 Cougar LS 5.0. Its up too...

2.3l and c5Hey all. I have an 84 tbird and am considered swapping out the 3.8. Does the 2.3l bolt up to the tranny behind my 3.8 (c5?...

Oil Leak - Ideas?Have an 84 bird, 3.8L, 73K miles. Has developed a significant oil leak. Trouble is eveything is so wet, its hard to tell...

fuel pres regulator questioni noticed that the two ports on a fuel presure regulator are interesting and i have a question. one port is tiny as heck. ...

Trouble codes and chaosHello All. Stupid newby here to the TC. I just got a poorly running 1988 TC Auto. First few things I found was a leak at the...

Exhaust for 302 swap, need some picturesSo I'm putting together the exhaust for my Tbird which is currently comprised of BBK Fox long tube headers, BBK h pipe, and...

Mid Output 5.0Hey all, Just thought I'd pick your brains for some advice. I recently bought a low mile/cosmetic wear and tear 20th...

3G alternator upgrade with many pics - 87 turbo coupeMy car is heavily modified by a previous owner. Within that long list of modifications was the swap from the factory power...

84 Tbird Fast Idle Issue - Parts Source???I have a 84 Tbird with a 5.0L CFI engine. When starting the engine, the fast idle runs too fast - around 3500 rpm. And...

My Thunderbird Died Driving On Road Please HelpI was driving the Tbird this morning and all of a sudden it just died without warning, car is an 84 Thunderbird with a 6 cyl...

Which 302 to start with, and what to use for parts??hello everyone! I'm getting wrapped up with my current project (1966 ford LTD) and finally ready to start building my 1987...

84 tbird engine removalSilly question? Can I pull the engine and trans together?? Thanks alot and happy holidays!

Fan replacementNoticed the fan on my 86 5.0 has some cracks. Tried searching the usual places for replacement and can't find part # or...

Bad lifter?I had a small rattling noise under my valve cover (driver side by the firewall). I though the exhaust or intake rocker arm...

zero oil pressure scareI started my car yesterday and it started beeping, digital dash oil icon flashing and my add-on oil gauge reading zero. It...

Check Engine Light on 1983 Cougar w 5.0 Where is input/plugin for meter/tester??HI all I have an 83 cougar 70.000 miles on V8 motor My engine light came on I wanna know how to check it Cant find input...

BASIC HO swap question....computerWhen swapping in a HO motor and T5, do I have to change computers?? Plan on staying speed density if that makes a difference.

Long tube headers and a 5 speed.....questionDoes anyone here have a 5 speed and long tube headers? I am going to install a set and was wondering if there's any issues...

I turn the key, but nuttin' happensSo I finally got the 428W close to the point where I can fire it up. I primed the oil pump, then decided to ensure the...

351W (427W) w/Canton oil pan ishiznitting steering rackJust wondering if anybody who's done a 351W swap has run into this issue and how they solved it. I thought the Canton was a...

1983 5.0 throttle body engine stalling issues, any ideas?

2.3l and c5

Oil Leak - Ideas?

fuel pres regulator question

Trouble codes and chaos

Exhaust for 302 swap, need some pictures

Mid Output 5.0

3G alternator upgrade with many pics - 87 turbo coupe

84 Tbird Fast Idle Issue - Parts Source???

My Thunderbird Died Driving On Road Please Help

Which 302 to start with, and what to use for parts??

84 tbird engine removal

Fan replacement

Bad lifter?

zero oil pressure scare

Check Engine Light on 1983 Cougar w 5.0 Where is input/plugin for meter/tester??

BASIC HO swap question....computer

Long tube headers and a 5 speed.....question

I turn the key, but nuttin' happens

351W (427W) w/Canton oil pan ishiznitting steering rack