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Mid/low 13sec 5.0 project (new video and pics 7/11)

Reply #810 –
Ford blue engine paint ;)
88 Thunderbird LX: 306, Edelbrock Performer heads, Comp 266HR cam, Edelbrock Performer RPM intake, bunch of other stuff.
 

Mid/low 13sec 5.0 project (new video and pics 7/11)

Reply #811 –
What a great thread, and an awesome build...very inspiring. the car turned out really clean.
Good luck with the rest of the build.

Mid/low 13sec 5.0 project (new video and pics 7/11)

Reply #812 –
Make sure you put thread lock on that cam bolt.
Quote from: jcassity
I honestly dont think you could exceed the cost of a new car buy installing new *stock* parts everywhere in your coug our tbird. Its just plain impossible. You could revamp the entire drivetrain/engine/suspenstion and still come out ahead.
Hooligans! 
1988 Crown Vic wagon. 120K California car. Wifes grocery getter. (junked)
1987 Ford Thunderbird LX. 5.0. s.o., sn-95 t-5 and an f-150 clutch. Driven daily and going strong.
1986 cougar.
lilsammywasapunkrocker@yahoo.com

Mid/low 13sec 5.0 project (new video and pics 7/11)

Reply #813 –
Quote from: Haystack;342061
Make sure you put thread lock on that cam bolt.

DONE!!! lol

Mr. Bill

Mid/low 13sec 5.0 project (new video and pics 7/11)

Reply #814 –
I think after 82 pages of this thread,it's time to hear the engine running.
'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..

Mid/low 13sec 5.0 project (new video and pics 7/11)

Reply #815 –
Quote from: vinnietbird;342118
I think after 82 pages of this thread,it's time to hear the engine running.

 
Yeah.... What Vinnie said....
2017 Subaru Outback
2007 Lincoln MKZ
1990 Ford F250 / Banks turbo diesel

Mid/low 13sec 5.0 project (new video and pics 7/11)

Reply #816 –
Quote from: MrBill88Tbird;342114
DONE!!! lol

Most of the reason why I bring this up, I did not to my car when I did my timing chain. Its been bugging the  out of me for a while now.
Quote from: jcassity
I honestly dont think you could exceed the cost of a new car buy installing new *stock* parts everywhere in your coug our tbird. Its just plain impossible. You could revamp the entire drivetrain/engine/suspenstion and still come out ahead.
Hooligans! 
1988 Crown Vic wagon. 120K California car. Wifes grocery getter. (junked)
1987 Ford Thunderbird LX. 5.0. s.o., sn-95 t-5 and an f-150 clutch. Driven daily and going strong.
1986 cougar.
lilsammywasapunkrocker@yahoo.com

Mid/low 13sec 5.0 project (new video and pics 7/11)

Reply #817 –
Well guys, I thought I would never be able to say this again buuuuuuut...........the 306 has been REBOOOOORN!!!  She came to life on the first turn of the key.  Aside from a few small odds and ends, she's running beautifully.  I also fixed the clutch stiffness issue, which makes it much more enjoyable to drive...as if the extra horsepower wasn't enough!  Excuse me while I go randomly driving now...

(and yes, pics and vids will be posted in the next day or two...for now, you'll have to deal with the pics below)







Mid/low 13sec 5.0 project (new video and pics 7/11)

Reply #818 –
Sweet!  I know you are probably out doing burnouts, holeshots, donuts and stuff right now, but don't leave us hanging on the videos man! lol.
'88 'bird, 10.9:1 306 w/TFS top end, forged rods/pistons, T-5 swap & bunch of other stuff, 1-family owned, had it since ‘98, 5.0tbrd88 on Instagram and YouTube

Mid/low 13sec 5.0 project (new video and pics 7/11)

Reply #819 –
Hahaha quite the opposite actually.  Aside from occasionally laying into the throttle a bit, I'm gonna baby it for a while...I want it to last this time!  I'll have a plethora of pics and vids in the coming days and weeks, so no need to worry :D

Mid/low 13sec 5.0 project (new video and pics 7/11)

Reply #820 –
How much power do you think it'll put out? I'm hoping by dyno day here for 300 at the wheels. Got a few little things to do by then.
'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..

Mid/low 13sec 5.0 project (new video and pics 7/11)

Reply #821 –
cool man glad your up and running.  How did you guys like using the intake plate for dropping the engine and tranny in?  I did it that way too and was really impressed with how fast it went in using the plate
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Mid/low 13sec 5.0 project (new video and pics 7/11)

Reply #822 –
Hopefully 250-255ish hp at the wheels and 300-310 ftlbs

Mid/low 13sec 5.0 project (new video and pics 7/11)

Reply #823 –
Quote from: Bob;343415
cool man glad your up and running.  How did you guys like using the intake plate for dropping the engine and tranny in?  I did it that way too and was really impressed with how fast it went in using the plate

The plate is the only way to install one of these engines, we love it!!!

Mr. Bill

Mid/low 13sec 5.0 project (new video and pics 7/11)

Reply #824 –
Quote from: vinnietbird;342118
I think after 82 pages of this thread,it's time to hear the engine running.

 
DONE!!! lol It took 83 pages...sorry

Mr. Bill