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Reply #15
I have already gone thru the dream phase about a twin turbo bird. My 460 Turbo Coupe was going to get that originally. I bought 2 TC water cooled turbos and some BBK headers. But that is as far as I went. Someday, maybe. But the only class it would be legal in is brackets and wild street. So, I am going with a single turbo in the rear sending 8 lbs of boost to the 460. Then the car will legal for Mild Street at my local track. Rules say 1 turbo. It does not say where the turbo has to be. A 400 horse (naturally asperated) 460 with 8 lbs of boost will make 600 horse. That is about as far as I can go on 93 octane with a little octane booster. That is my goal. What do you think?
Alan Mackin--Semi Professional Ford der
83 T-Bird 460
83 T-Bird Heritage 5.0
84 T-Bird 5.0
86 T-Bird Turbo Coupe NHRA Stocker & Super Stocker
87 T-Bird Turbo Coupe
88 Bronco II Drag truck 302
95 Mustang GT auto
2004 F-350 CC Dually V-10

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Reply #16
8 Pounds of boost should be ok but I would run more if your compression ratio is not to high. I run 13 psi all day long on my 5.0 all day long. I know I am very close to the 500hp level which is why I dont have more boost but my compression is 8.5:1. I want to keep the block in one piece as long as possible. But you need to have the timing dialed in perfect as well as the fuel thats the main reason to go fuel injected for me anyways.

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Reply #17
I figured I will have to buy an ignition retard system. I am going to use a factory block and crank and 600 horse is as far as I want to push this combo.(I'll use a main cap girdle)
Alan Mackin--Semi Professional Ford der
83 T-Bird 460
83 T-Bird Heritage 5.0
84 T-Bird 5.0
86 T-Bird Turbo Coupe NHRA Stocker & Super Stocker
87 T-Bird Turbo Coupe
88 Bronco II Drag truck 302
95 Mustang GT auto
2004 F-350 CC Dually V-10

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Reply #18
Quote from: 83-88T-Bird Guy;124543
94 Lightning--62K miles-stock except for flowmasters and K&N filter.(NLOC Member) -also wheel project--X

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Oh my gosh! You have a white Lightning! I envy you! :D

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Reply #19
I love that truck. It feels great driving it with the firm suspension and fat tires. Big difference from my 84 F-350 crew cab! Bad part is ,the Lightning weighs about 4,500 lbs. Best I ran was 9.88 at 71 mph stock which is what those trucks ran new. I ran that 9.88 3 hours after I bought it. I knew the engine was in good shape when I saw that 9.88.
Alan Mackin--Semi Professional Ford der
83 T-Bird 460
83 T-Bird Heritage 5.0
84 T-Bird 5.0
86 T-Bird Turbo Coupe NHRA Stocker & Super Stocker
87 T-Bird Turbo Coupe
88 Bronco II Drag truck 302
95 Mustang GT auto
2004 F-350 CC Dually V-10

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Reply #20
My TC got new shoes.  M&H Racemaster 275-55-16 D.O.T. Drag radials on stock TC wheels with 5/16 inch spacers. Rear is setting at the finished ride height with the modified Southside lowers.--
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Alan Mackin--Semi Professional Ford der
83 T-Bird 460
83 T-Bird Heritage 5.0
84 T-Bird 5.0
86 T-Bird Turbo Coupe NHRA Stocker & Super Stocker
87 T-Bird Turbo Coupe
88 Bronco II Drag truck 302
95 Mustang GT auto
2004 F-350 CC Dually V-10

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Reply #21
That car is badass. This is the reason I love these cars soooo much! They look like a normal car... weak and slow to people who dont know what youre running. I had some kid in my school parkinglot down-grade my car, he drove a BMW of sorts, I popped the hood and he shut his mouth.

Keep it up man! looks great!

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Reply #22
Yea,the 83-88 T-Bird lines look so bitchin' with their nascar inspired aero style. My wife and I are still the only ones running this body style on a regular basis at our track. Makes owning them even better.
Alan Mackin--Semi Professional Ford der
83 T-Bird 460
83 T-Bird Heritage 5.0
84 T-Bird 5.0
86 T-Bird Turbo Coupe NHRA Stocker & Super Stocker
87 T-Bird Turbo Coupe
88 Bronco II Drag truck 302
95 Mustang GT auto
2004 F-350 CC Dually V-10

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Reply #23
Hell Ya!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Im the only one in my area with one. I'm so excited about my new motor(351C) its going to RUNNNNNNNNNNNN!!
1987 T-bird SportCoupe,302,5spd,8.8,3.27s,pbr brakes,spindles,2003 rear,18inch 06 gt rims!!!!:evilgrin:
2006 Gt Mustang,3v,5spd,8.8,3.55s,GT500rims.
1990 T-bird LX,3.8,aod,loaded,stock!!
1999 Trailblazer(wifes rig)

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Reply #24
Here's a pic of a 1989 Lincoln Mark VII Bill Blass (with the "softie" suspension. Bought it 3 years ago. Gave it to my then 15 yr old daughter 2.5 years ago. Been sitting in the back yard ever since. This car really needs to be driven.

5.0L H.O. Mustang engine from the factory.

Gets 26 mpg hywy with a/c and cruise on.

Weighed in at 3675 lbs without driver and 1/4 tank of fuel.

It is not the LSC with the firmer suspension, but I have all the Turbo Coupe parts to convert it to coil spring suspension and fix that.

Wish it was still mine. :punchballs:

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Alan Mackin--Semi Professional Ford der
83 T-Bird 460
83 T-Bird Heritage 5.0
84 T-Bird 5.0
86 T-Bird Turbo Coupe NHRA Stocker & Super Stocker
87 T-Bird Turbo Coupe
88 Bronco II Drag truck 302
95 Mustang GT auto
2004 F-350 CC Dually V-10

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Reply #25
Here is a pic of the 95 Mustang GT 5-speed I gave to my wife for a birthday present.  I love the 17 x 9 Cobra R's.

Made a world of difference in looks!

I love driving this car. It is a huge improvement over the 3 Fox Stangs I have owned! But I like my T-Birds better.:D

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Alan Mackin--Semi Professional Ford der
83 T-Bird 460
83 T-Bird Heritage 5.0
84 T-Bird 5.0
86 T-Bird Turbo Coupe NHRA Stocker & Super Stocker
87 T-Bird Turbo Coupe
88 Bronco II Drag truck 302
95 Mustang GT auto
2004 F-350 CC Dually V-10

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Reply #26
Nice cars!! My dad wants a black on black markvii with a 5.0 five speed. Seen one in NJ but not sure if 5spd would be factory or not?
1987 T-bird SportCoupe,302,5spd,8.8,3.27s,pbr brakes,spindles,2003 rear,18inch 06 gt rims!!!!:evilgrin:
2006 Gt Mustang,3v,5spd,8.8,3.55s,GT500rims.
1990 T-bird LX,3.8,aod,loaded,stock!!
1999 Trailblazer(wifes rig)

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Reply #27
Nope not factory.
93 Festiva L, 193k miles, BP+T/G25MR swap, T3 50trim .48/.42, SRT FMIC, Capri electronics/Rocketchip, 2.5" exhaust
bests: ET 12.86, MPH 110.25, 1.92 short
02 Subaru Impreza WRX, 129k miles
97 Subaru Impreza Outback Sport, 236k miles

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Reply #28
Why doesn't your daughter drive the Lincoln?
RIP 1988 and 1990 Lincoln Mark VII LSC
I welcomed the dark side and currently am driving a 2000 Dodge Durango SLT plus, with a 5.9, Code named project "Night Runner"
Shes black on black, fully loaded, with headers, 180 tstat, e fan, straight exhaust into a cherry bomb vortex ler, full tune up, ported intake and T/B, MSD coil, and round aircleaner.
Mods to come: Fully rebuilt and heavily modded 46RE, and a richmond rachet locker.
my $300 beater ;)
R.I.P Kayleigh Raposa 12/18/90 - 2/24/07

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Reply #29
She doesn't have her license yet. Strange, but I want her to get it so I can drive that Lincoln again!

 I have a set of 96 Mustang 17 inch wheels and tires for that car and the only problem I have with putting them on is that the front Mustang centercaps won't work with the MK VII rotors. They stick out too far and The Mustang caps will not fit. ( Unless I cut a hole in the center)
Alan Mackin--Semi Professional Ford der
83 T-Bird 460
83 T-Bird Heritage 5.0
84 T-Bird 5.0
86 T-Bird Turbo Coupe NHRA Stocker & Super Stocker
87 T-Bird Turbo Coupe
88 Bronco II Drag truck 302
95 Mustang GT auto
2004 F-350 CC Dually V-10