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who cares anyway..?

So i've been driving this 1994 Caprice Classic for awhile now, it has the L99 4.3 V8, and the electronic-controlled tranny.

First off, I'm a through and through Ford guy, but this car is not too bad. Compared to the '88 K1500 I was driving, this car is tits-up.

I've street raced it, I've had it to 110, and it's as stable at that speed as it is at 60. Decent mileage, comfy, and the 4.3 makes about 200HP, and 235 lb.-ft.
It'll whip a stock 5.0 Tbird/Cougar's ass....let alone one with the 3.8 :flame:


So all this bitchin' about Ford vs. Chevy vs. what-the-f*ck-ever.....?
Who gives a salty shiznit!? I don't anymore.

I for one am tired of it all...like the guy who had the 'rod with the sbc...
Back in the day, 350's were more common than Ford engines...so therefore cheaper to modify. Not only that, Chevy was first to put an ohv V8 in a mass-production vehicle.

Would I put a GM engine in a newer Ford car? NO.
But I  sure would stick a built 350 in a kit car aka 'rod..or something like that.

To me...it's all about modding the cars..right?
It's a hot rod...therefor....WHY!?!? does it HAVE to have a Ford engine!?
Stick a  3-hole Geo Metro engine in it for all I car. YOUR car, not mine.

Is a Tbird a hot rod? NO! so keep the Ford engines for such, and leave the fella alone about his choice of powerplant!

Here's a novel thought...how about a Camaro with a 351 Cleveland?
I bet the GM fans would scream and piss and moan....yet...they'd (mostly) respect the Cleveland power...
Just my Sunday rants....feel free to rant right back...i welcome it! :D

BTW....my Caprice can beat your STOCK 5.0/3.8 Fox bodies, and with a smaller engine. :evilgrin:


oh...and no, I haven't gave up on Ford stuff. My username is STILL  Fordtruckfreeek! :D

My last sentiment, then I'll get off me soapbox:
When a new import car with a turbo 4 banger, 4 cams, and a 6 speed can outrun, out accelerate, and just outperform a stock 87-93 Stang 5.0.....well...THIS cat doesn't mind imports so much.
It's the whole attitude that "i gots me some phat(ass) rims yo, and 3500 watts of audio, and 20-something inch wheels...and...etc etc.."
THAT'S what the f*ck I dislike about the imports.
But y'all know....some of us here....are the same goded way about anything NOT stamped FoMoCo.
Lighten up. If bitchin' or insulting is all ya got to say about someone, or in this case, their car, shut up.
"Nuff said.
Peace all. ;)
'98 Explorer 5.0
'20 Malibu (I know, Chevy, but, 35MPG. Let's go brandon, eh)

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Reply #1 –
Hey, :iagree: :cheers:

Where is the popcorn smiley? :beatyoass:

'Nuff Said ;)
11.96 @ 118 MPH old 306 KB; 428W coming soon.

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Reply #2 –
Amen.  I agree 110%.

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Reply #3 –
Agreed. But I'll take ya up on that race sometime man. My bird to your caprice:flame:

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Reply #4 –
In my name:

1996.5 Nissan Pickup powered by a Nissan 2.4L 4-Cyl

1988 Ford Thunderbird Turbo powered by a Ford 2.3L Turbo

1987 Ford Thunderbird Sport with a 5.0SO

In the garage:

AMC 401 V8 with a Jeep T179 bellhousing and a T5 trans. With all the hardware and hydraulic clutch to drop it in a TC.

2001 Pontiac Grand Prix with a 3800 Series II V6 that would smoke the snot out of any stock fox Bird/Cat and my old SHO. It's not even the supercharged one!

John's cars in or around my house:

2005 Pontiac GTO with a GM corporate LS2 V8 (which has NOTHING in common with a SBC)

1984 Porsche 944 with a 2.5L 4-banger

1984 Ford Thunderbird Turbo Coupe with no motor that's getting an LT1/T56 swap in a year, and an LS1/T56 a few after that.

1988 Ford Thunderbird Turbo Coupe with a 2.3T

1979 Ford Ranchero GT with a 302 and C4

Neighbor's car I'm responsible for:

1959 Buick Electra 4-door pillarless hardtop with a Buick 401 nailhead V8


I like *almost* all makes/brands/etc. I'm a non-denominational car nut. I could care less who makes/made it and whether or not it's original. In the past I've owned a Camaro, an RX7, a Subaru, a Javelin, etc, etc. I like engine swaps and I like being different. The only brand I cannot stand is VW, and that's simply from a mechanic's view (horrible engineering, designed to be "disposable cars"). I even like Hyundai's!

That being said, the next person to moan about Chevies in a Ford will be beaten with a 2.3T head while I stab the 401 in Layla. I'm tired of everybody else trying to influence MY car.

MY CAR

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Reply #5 –
He said STOCK Tbirds/Cougars.  ;)

In my driveway is:  93 Chevy S10, 88 Ford Thunderbird, 04 Honda Accord, and an 85 Pontiac Trans Am.  They're all great :) .

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Reply #6 –
Quote from: 84 Fila;150201
Agreed. But I'll take ya up on that race sometime man. My bird to your caprice:flame:

hehe, you're on! :evilgrin:
'98 Explorer 5.0
'20 Malibu (I know, Chevy, but, 35MPG. Let's go brandon, eh)

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Reply #7 –
Looser buys dinner. All I need to run it is paperwork..... You win......

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Reply #8 –
I'll have a T-bone, baked tater, and about 2 gallons of iced tea...
LOL.
Nahh, we'd best call it a draw, I ain't got the funds to get out to where y'all are. Be a neat race, wonder what you car is makin as far as power..?

Btw, the "whale" shuts off at 109....:hick: if your's can do 110...you'd win.. haha
'98 Explorer 5.0
'20 Malibu (I know, Chevy, but, 35MPG. Let's go brandon, eh)

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Reply #9 –
The vic would.... 140 MPH Police Intercepter

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Reply #10 –
i used to be 100% ford but now i have respect for chevy, and other names and some imports, no ricers though.
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 #11 –
Quote from: FordTruckFreeek;150211
I'll have a T-bone, baked tater, and about 2 gallons of iced tea...
LOL.
Nahh, we'd best call it a draw, I ain't got the funds to get out to where y'all are. Be a neat race, wonder what you car is makin as far as power..?

Btw, the "whale" shuts off at 109....:hick: if your's can do 110...you'd win.. haha


Mine cuts out at 110 (Mark VII computer) :hick:
88 Thunderbird LX: 306, Edelbrock Performer heads, Comp 266HR cam, Edelbrock Performer RPM intake, bunch of other stuff.

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Reply #12 –
Anyone know if/when the 5 speed Stang computer cuts off?
 

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Reply #13 –
Quote from: kingcars;150264
Anyone know if/when the 5 speed Stang computer cuts off?


Now you're talkin' my language :D

The A9L (most popular 5 speed ECU code from '89-'93) has the on & off limits both set at 127.5 MPH. In other words, there is no speed limiter :D
11.96 @ 118 MPH old 306 KB; 428W coming soon.

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Reply #14 –
So yer saying my car won't go any faster than that?  One more reason to ditch the ecm.
1987 TC