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Joshua's First Cougar

Well, just bought the car today and thought I'd post some before pictures here.  There will be more as more stuff gets done to it.  First engine removal and rebuild.

Joshua's First Cougar

Reply #1 –
Do you have to put the 3.8 back in?  Personally, I think this would be a great time to put a V8 in.  A standard output 5.0 and an AOD would get you a nice jump in power and probably even better gas mileage.  Good luck either way!
1986 Mercury Cougar - 2.3T/T5 swap, TC brakes and suspension and rearend, 3" exhaust, 255 lph fuel pump, Stinger BOV, Gillis MBC @ 18 psi
2003 Chevy Suburban Z71 - Daily driver
2015 Chevy Volt - Wife's daily driver

Joshua's First Cougar

Reply #2 –
What are your plans with the car? Any upgrades in store for the old Cougar? Oh,Welcome aboard,and yes,I'll take that console lid off your hands.No problem at all.
'88 Sport--T-5,MGW shifter,Trick Flow R intake,Ed Curtis cam,Trick Flow heads,Scorpion rockers,75mm Accufab t-body,3G,mini starter,Taurus fan,BBK long tube headers,O/R H-Pipe, Flowamaster Super 44's, deep and deeper Cobra R wheels, Mass Air and 24's,8.8 with 3.73's,140 mph speedo,Mach 1 chin spoiler,SN-95 springs,CHE control arms,aluminum drive shaft and a lot more..

Joshua's First Cougar

Reply #3 –
Quote from: Loaded87IROC;316107
Do you have to put the 3.8 back in?  Personally, I think this would be a great time to put a V8 in.  A standard output 5.0 and an AOD would get you a nice jump in power and probably even better gas mileage.  Good luck either way!


Thanks and yes if I could find a V8 and etc, that would be what I would really really like to do.  Any tips on finding any?  Will call local junkyard tomorrow or so anyway.

Joshua's First Cougar

Reply #4 –
Quote from: vinnietbird;316108
What are your plans with the car? Any upgrades in store for the old Cougar? Oh,Welcome aboard,and yes,I'll take that console lid off your hands.No problem at all.


Well, I would really like to find a V8 as mentioned but failing that get it running well to start with.  Then move on to the interior and really clean that up, new upholstery, rebuild dash, and general clean up.  I have a few ideas kicking around regarding paint and personalization options but the biggest thing is to get it doing what it was meant to do again first.  Also, what did you mean about the console lid?

And for everyone's pleasure, a link to my flickr set: http://www.flickr.com/photos/45347855@N02/sets/72157623591388997/

Joshua's First Cougar

Reply #5 –
basically the v8s you are looking for are out of a mustang, Lincoln mark vi, crown vic, and another thunderbird or cougar.

And as far as the console lid vinne was just joking....
2001 Buick Regal LS (DD):hick:

Got that fox rash again!

-Resident smartass! :ies:

- Don't listen to the naysayers. For every person who actually helps with your project there will be 10 who will discourage you all the while thinking that they are helping. 99% of all people have good intentions. That doesn't make them right.- XR7 Dave - SCCOA.Com

Joshua's First Cougar

Reply #6 –
Well at least it came without a hood so the engine is easy to get to, huh?  :hick:

Oh wait, there it is....
-Jim
1987 Cougar LS 5.0

Joshua's First Cougar

Reply #7 –
Well after working on it Saturday now have the engine completely out.  Planning on cleaning it, replacing gaskets, and whatever else comes up.  I am still looking for a V8 but my goal is to get it running first and foremost so I can use it to get to University and be my primary driver.

Joshua's First Cougar

Reply #8 –
As stated by Cougar8775,I was joking about the console lid.I just say that all the time because I can't seem to find one.It's been my unicorn....uncatchable, but one day,I will have one !!!!
'88 Sport--T-5,MGW shifter,Trick Flow R intake,Ed Curtis cam,Trick Flow heads,Scorpion rockers,75mm Accufab t-body,3G,mini starter,Taurus fan,BBK long tube headers,O/R H-Pipe, Flowamaster Super 44's, deep and deeper Cobra R wheels, Mass Air and 24's,8.8 with 3.73's,140 mph speedo,Mach 1 chin spoiler,SN-95 springs,CHE control arms,aluminum drive shaft and a lot more..

Joshua's First Cougar

Reply #9 –
Quote from: vinnietbird;316458
As stated by Cougar8775,I was joking about the console lid.I just say that all the time because I can't seem to find one.It's been my unicorn....uncatchable, but one day,I will have one !!!!


I am sure you will and I must be feeling a little more dense then I thought because what console lid are you referring to?

Joshua's First Cougar

Reply #10 –
Quote from: joshua.m1001;316459
I am sure you will and I must be feeling a little more dense then I thought because what console lid are you referring to?


The center compartment between the seats ,  that thing your elbow rests on . :D
Poor Vinnie is on a vision quest to find one in good shape
Fox-less at the moment

Joshua's First Cougar

Reply #11 –
Quote from: hypostang;316474
The center compartment between the seats ,  that thing your elbow rests on . :D
Poor Vinnie is on a vision quest to find one in good shape


:hick: Yeah, that is what I thought but the way I was feeling that day, wasn't sure about much. I suppose they are hard to find then?
 Yesterday finished taking the engine apart, now going to get cleaned and waiting for the new gaskets, rings, and bearings to come in.

Joshua's First Cougar

Reply #12 –
Quote from: vinnietbird;316458
As stated by Cougar8775,I was joking about the console lid.I just say that all the time because I can't seem to find one.It's been my unicorn....uncatchable, but one day,I will have one !!!!


Wish upon a star Vinnie.... I hope the Tbird I find turns one up for you...
 

Joshua's First Cougar

Reply #13 –
I hope so too.I never give up,I just keep on searching.It's a treasure hunt.Sometimes you find nothing,sometimes,you find the pot of gold.
'88 Sport--T-5,MGW shifter,Trick Flow R intake,Ed Curtis cam,Trick Flow heads,Scorpion rockers,75mm Accufab t-body,3G,mini starter,Taurus fan,BBK long tube headers,O/R H-Pipe, Flowamaster Super 44's, deep and deeper Cobra R wheels, Mass Air and 24's,8.8 with 3.73's,140 mph speedo,Mach 1 chin spoiler,SN-95 springs,CHE control arms,aluminum drive shaft and a lot more..