Dospoogeented E-7 upgrade coming soon (with lots of pics) July 27, 2009, 12:56:21 PM With 245,000 miles on my 88 the engine and body/interior were the more attractive aspect of my $650 purchase. After 2 months of driving the stock AOD front pump disintegrated. I replaced it with a rebuilt unit for a 5.0 Mustang with added A servo.Rear end was leaking from all orifice so I pulled the 2:73 Tlok rear in favor of a low mile 7.5 with 3:45 gears and T-lok donated from a FourEyedPride Member.Added mustang headers upr x pipe and flowmastersUpgraded front brakes to 11" mustang rotors and added Mustang Pony'sThe car feels much better after the gear install but is still much to be desired in the performance department. I've collected all the E-7 parts for the swap, 190 Walbro fuel pump, and HO ECU. I've also deleted smog and doing a A/C delete with the Ford Motorsport kit since the A/C unit is beyond repair and would cost several hundred dollars to put it back in service. While it's all apart I'm replacing the radiator which fins are all bent and has green scale all over it and new water pump.When I'm done the only thing original to the engine, and drive train will be the short block. After all this is done I'll still only have $1600 bucks in this car:DStarting today I'll start posting pics as i go along. Quote Selected
Dospoogeented E-7 upgrade coming soon (with lots of pics) Reply #1 – July 27, 2009, 01:16:47 PM I believe you'll need a Mustang AC/PS bracket if you're using an A/C eliminator kit. The Mustang and T-Bird/Cougar brackets are different. Quote Selected
Dospoogeented E-7 upgrade coming soon (with lots of pics) Reply #2 – July 27, 2009, 01:42:24 PM http://www.fordracingparts.com/download/instructionsheets/FordInstShtM-8511-A50.pdfI'm just using the supplied brackets in the kit to relocate the p.s pump without using ac brackets etc. Quote Selected
Dospoogeented E-7 upgrade coming soon (with lots of pics) Reply #3 – July 27, 2009, 02:08:30 PM everyone on this board has at least E7 heads, so you may just be wasting your time. it's as common as changing your oil. Quote Selected
Dospoogeented E-7 upgrade coming soon (with lots of pics) Reply #4 – July 27, 2009, 02:21:40 PM I think that is a bit exaggerated that everyone has them I know they are mega common. I just thought I'd share the build and progress because this is a T-bird / Cougar forum you know. If you'd rather not see it then I guess you should not read further postings since its so common and boring. Good lord there always one in the crowd that's a PITA. Quote Selected
Dospoogeented E-7 upgrade coming soon (with lots of pics) Reply #5 – July 27, 2009, 03:22:41 PM take some pics some novice maybe looking for pics for help...also dorman makes a a/c delete bracket/pulley for the thundercats for about $30 Quote Selected
Dospoogeented E-7 upgrade coming soon (with lots of pics) Reply #6 – July 27, 2009, 04:03:39 PM Quote from: 86Tbuzzard;284084take some pics some novice maybe looking for pics for helpX2I'd like to see the pics Quote Selected
Dospoogeented E-7 upgrade coming soon (with lots of pics) Reply #7 – July 27, 2009, 04:14:11 PM x3 havent done this swap yet, got all the parts cept, opened up egr, and intake sensor.... Pics a comin????? Quote Selected
Let's see it ! Reply #8 – July 27, 2009, 04:19:09 PM x4I have not done the E7 heads / HO swap, so I would like to see the pictures of this deal. I realize a search would reveal near the same thing, but I say post it. Quote Selected
The subject Reply #9 – July 27, 2009, 09:10:43 PM 88 Sport Coupe Bucket Seat, floor shift, buttstuffog gauges, 245k, with zero rust and since I'm originally from PA I really appreciate this. Quote Selected
Dospoogeented E-7 upgrade coming soon (with lots of pics) Reply #10 – July 28, 2009, 12:30:48 AM I have them....On a shelf for the past few years. Quote Selected
Dospoogeented E-7 upgrade coming soon (with lots of pics) Reply #11 – July 28, 2009, 07:46:32 AM Post up pics ! We all love pics and details. Quote Selected
Dospoogeented E-7 upgrade coming soon (with lots of pics) Reply #12 – July 28, 2009, 08:21:56 AM You ARE swapping the cam, correct? You made no mention of it and considering you wish to use the HO ECU......Well they go hand in hand. Don't forget the injectors as well As far as the A/C eliminator.......You WILL need the power steering bracket from a Fox body 5.0 Mustang as the eliminator bracket itself bolts directly to the power steering bracket as shown in the link you posted. The holes on the eliminator will not line up with a stock Cougarbird P/S bracket. The P/S bracket shown in the diagram is NOT provided in the kit. The kit is merely the metal flat piece and attaching hardware. Quote Selected
Dospoogeented E-7 upgrade coming soon (with lots of pics) Reply #13 – July 28, 2009, 09:09:38 AM Ok, here is my complete list of swap parts ready to go minus a mustang p.s. bracket now:hick: I'll get one this week.Low Mileage E-7 HeadsStock 5.0 H0 Camshaft .444Stock 5.0 HO Upper/Lower Intake5.0 Throttle Body / EGR SpacerWalbro 190 lb fuel pump19 lb Explorer injectorsSpeed Density 5.0 HO ECUNew Roller LiftersNew Timing SetComplete Felpro Gasket KitWhile its apart I'm going to make it pretty and have the timing cover, alt bracket, ps bracket bead blasted. I pulled the py old hood insulation out and will wash, clean, scuff the underside and hit it with a few cans of red Krylon. Quote Selected
Dospoogeented E-7 upgrade coming soon (with lots of pics) Reply #14 – July 28, 2009, 09:18:12 AM Make sure the injectors are the EV1 style ones. Quote Selected
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