cougar weights March 09, 2005, 05:20:27 AM any idea about how much you can get an 84 era cougar to weigh with full cage n race seats? and a 302. just kinda curious if anyone knows on that. maybe retaining stock dash? no carpet just kinda wanting an idea... not really sure what they weigh from the factory either. Quote Selected
Re: cougar weights Reply #1 – March 09, 2005, 08:01:30 AM 2900#? Stock curb weight kinda depends on options and such. Curb weight on an 84 XR-7 is about 3100#.My 83 Tbird 2.3T 5spd with a cage, full interior, misc chassis bracing and 2 power front seats was 3250#(w/o driver). The stock seats/power tracks are probably 150-200# together. I'm going to be going to Recaros on manual tracks after the car is painted and ditching the rear seat, so that will save a few pounds. Quote Selected
Re: cougar weights Reply #2 – March 09, 2005, 10:56:41 AM well i own a 84 cougar with the 5.0 and id say it weighs almost 3500 lbs. Quote Selected
Re: cougar weights Reply #3 – March 09, 2005, 12:11:34 PM Actually I forgot about the weight of the AOD..but 3500# is a bit high... Quote Selected
Re: cougar weights Reply #4 – March 09, 2005, 12:40:49 PM well its not exact but later i can dig out my title and give you the exact weight but i do think it is close to 3500lbs Quote Selected
Re: cougar weights Reply #5 – March 09, 2005, 12:56:55 PM We can play the guessing game all day but numbers don't mean a thing unless you've had the car weighed... Quote Selected
Re: cougar weights Reply #6 – March 09, 2005, 01:05:14 PM I think my car weighs 10 metric tonnes. Quote Selected
Re: cougar weights Reply #7 – March 09, 2005, 01:46:39 PM Quote from: EricCoolCatsWe can play the guessing game all day but numbers don't mean a thing unless you've had the car weighed...Which I have :hick: Quote Selected
Re: cougar weights Reply #8 – March 09, 2005, 02:24:56 PM Exactly Chuck. And that's what's needed to be done to know for sure what one has, before gutting the car. Quote Selected
Re: cougar weights Reply #9 – March 09, 2005, 04:52:25 PM Just as a data point, a 1987 Thunderbird LX with a full tank of gas and one occupant came in at 3594 lbs. [Source] I believe Thunderbirds are slightly heavier than Cougars and '87s are heavier than '84s. Quote Selected
Re: cougar weights Reply #10 – March 09, 2005, 05:39:22 PM well when the weather warms up and i get the car on the road ill give a call to my buddy in the wrecking yard to see bout the weight of the 84 with the 5.0 Quote Selected
Re: cougar weights Reply #11 – March 09, 2005, 07:26:26 PM 1983 T-Bird Heritage with a V6 started at 3175 empty. In race trim, no P/S,A/C ect, it now weighs 3045, with 1/4 tank of fuel. Add 110 pounds for a 302 and what ever for a roll bar and that should give you an idea. Look up the original shipping weight given to the NHRA at their web page, NHRA.com. It's listed under TECH INFO/ Stock Car Classification, (HP X Power Factor = weight). Good Luck, Fred Quote Selected
Re: cougar weights Reply #12 – March 11, 2005, 05:42:37 AM ok ill post specs on my car as it sits right now 1MEBP9235EA601677 is my VINC5 tranny 3.8 v6 with power steering power mirrors A/C has bucket seats with center consol.. um cant think of anything else... Quote Selected
Re: cougar weights Reply #13 – March 11, 2005, 01:18:36 PM well i just checked my title and per that it weighs *drum roll* 3122lbs. so i was way off. never emangined it to be that light! hummm power to weight ratio Quote Selected
Re: cougar weights Reply #14 – March 11, 2005, 06:58:39 PM Quote from: Cougar8775well i just checked my title and per that it weighs *drum roll* 3122lbs. so i was way off. never emangined it to be that light! hummm power to weight ratio Told ya :D Quote Selected
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