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Newbie 12 sec T-bird

Hey new to the forum,I have a 1986 T-bird with some goodies I just started to do my UPR front conversion.I went to the track june 20 and ran a 12.380@112.38.I could have had a better run but the car was getting loose at the end so I let off a little I am hoping to hit the 11 sec range next time out.The UPR kit will drop like 75 lbs and fix my loose motor mounts that are hanging on for dear life.
1986 T-bird
347 stroker motor
185 AFR Heads
TrickFlow cam 224/232-542/563
Victor Jr. intake CNC ported
Quickfuel Holley 800 cfm
Hooker 1-3/4 long tubes
Custom built AOD
B&M 3000 stall
8.8 w/4.30 gears
UPR K-member,A-Arms,and coil-overs
UPR upper/lower control arms
Strange shocks/struts
26x10x15 M/T slicks
11.48@119.27
(coming soon Tremec 3550)
The Finished Product
http://s174.photobucket.com/albums/w92/03grinnie/T-bird/

Newbie 12 sec T-bird

Reply #1
Holy cow!! You MUST put up a pic of your timeslip, the car, and tell us all about it! That car is awesome sounding :D

Newbie 12 sec T-bird

Reply #2
fornicatein A man! Welcome

Newbie 12 sec T-bird

Reply #3
All motor, that's bad a$$! You'll be 1st in the normally aspirated class!
[SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]88 t-bird: 5.0ho, gt40y, crane 2031, fms 1.7, paxton@5#, aod wide ratio, tci stall, performer rpm upper, 70mm bbk, pro m 60, 42#s, 3.73 7.5" posi, jba shorties, borla, upr x. 13.4 @ 104mph. cbaza, moates, tuned by decipha

Newbie 12 sec T-bird

Reply #4
I was thinking of getting some more UPR parts for my car tell me how it runs after you get all that in and put up a few pics of your car.
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http://www.cardomain.com/id/Carpimp1987
1987 T-Bird AEROBIRD-GT had many many mods but is now totaled and is the car that made me want to start customizing everything all over again.
1988 T-Bird 5.0 HO DD/Sleeper/next project car :birdsmily:
1988 Cougar XR7 5.0 HO Vortech Supercharged being bulit right now :cougarsmily:


Newbie 12 sec T-bird

Reply #5
here are some more picks
I am in the process of changing my gears to either 4.11 or 4.33 as you can see mymy 60ft time sucks I need the gears and a higher stall but I still drive it on the street so hard to decide.
1986 T-bird
347 stroker motor
185 AFR Heads
TrickFlow cam 224/232-542/563
Victor Jr. intake CNC ported
Quickfuel Holley 800 cfm
Hooker 1-3/4 long tubes
Custom built AOD
B&M 3000 stall
8.8 w/4.30 gears
UPR K-member,A-Arms,and coil-overs
UPR upper/lower control arms
Strange shocks/struts
26x10x15 M/T slicks
11.48@119.27
(coming soon Tremec 3550)
The Finished Product
http://s174.photobucket.com/albums/w92/03grinnie/T-bird/

Newbie 12 sec T-bird

Reply #6
Quote from: Carpimp1987;160770
I was thinking of getting some more UPR parts for my car tell me how it runs after you get all that in and put up a few pics of your car.


Will do,should be in sunday
1986 T-bird
347 stroker motor
185 AFR Heads
TrickFlow cam 224/232-542/563
Victor Jr. intake CNC ported
Quickfuel Holley 800 cfm
Hooker 1-3/4 long tubes
Custom built AOD
B&M 3000 stall
8.8 w/4.30 gears
UPR K-member,A-Arms,and coil-overs
UPR upper/lower control arms
Strange shocks/struts
26x10x15 M/T slicks
11.48@119.27
(coming soon Tremec 3550)
The Finished Product
http://s174.photobucket.com/albums/w92/03grinnie/T-bird/

Newbie 12 sec T-bird

Reply #7
Nice! Welcome aboard.

Newbie 12 sec T-bird

Reply #8
Is this a drag only car or a street car man?

Newbie 12 sec T-bird

Reply #9
It is a street car all the way!I just removed the a/c because the condenser made the car run too hot around town but it was a daily driver until the 100* temps down here in florida now it is just a weekend car but it is very fun to drive this grocery getter it's a sleeper for sure.
http://www.coolcats.net/photos/index.php?ID=493
1986 T-bird
347 stroker motor
185 AFR Heads
TrickFlow cam 224/232-542/563
Victor Jr. intake CNC ported
Quickfuel Holley 800 cfm
Hooker 1-3/4 long tubes
Custom built AOD
B&M 3000 stall
8.8 w/4.30 gears
UPR K-member,A-Arms,and coil-overs
UPR upper/lower control arms
Strange shocks/struts
26x10x15 M/T slicks
11.48@119.27
(coming soon Tremec 3550)
The Finished Product
http://s174.photobucket.com/albums/w92/03grinnie/T-bird/

Newbie 12 sec T-bird

Reply #10
Awesome!

I added you to our Top 25 List. You are the #1 Overall n/a small block, #9 60' time, and #5 OVERALL!

Newbie 12 sec T-bird

Reply #11
Quote from: Aerobird Motorsports;160796
Awesome!

I added you to our Top 25 List. You are the #1 Overall n/a small block, #9 60' time, and #5 OVERALL!


Thanks guys I feel very welcomed, where are the ratings for track times.
Sorry, just found it
1986 T-bird
347 stroker motor
185 AFR Heads
TrickFlow cam 224/232-542/563
Victor Jr. intake CNC ported
Quickfuel Holley 800 cfm
Hooker 1-3/4 long tubes
Custom built AOD
B&M 3000 stall
8.8 w/4.30 gears
UPR K-member,A-Arms,and coil-overs
UPR upper/lower control arms
Strange shocks/struts
26x10x15 M/T slicks
11.48@119.27
(coming soon Tremec 3550)
The Finished Product
http://s174.photobucket.com/albums/w92/03grinnie/T-bird/

Newbie 12 sec T-bird

Reply #12
Nice! Love the simple engine bay with the carb - reminds me of the old days :D Looks like you'll be in the 11's with some work on that 60' time!
11.96 @ 118 MPH old 306 KB; 428W coming soon.

Newbie 12 sec T-bird

Reply #13
Nice work! Got to love the extra cubes from a stroker.
Jim

Newbie 12 sec T-bird

Reply #14
lol welcome, thats the roughest looking fastest bird on the block! lol talk about sleeper, i think i'd roll up on you if i didnt hear the engine and try to green light you, of course getting humiliated... all that primer says "grocery getter and he cant even afford paint! cant be fast!!!!" HA HAHA HAHAHA!! true sleeper in my mind.