Skip to main content ↑ ↓
Topic: Made some progress...... (Read 4653 times) previous topic - next topic

Made some progress......

I went out today and installed the replacement 8.8 with 3.73's and I also installed the CHE rear control arms.I have yet to drive the car,and pics will be posted here later.As soon as I put the old diff. in the garage and shut the door,it started a light rain.I got it done just in the nick of time.I'll test drive the Sport after while and also post how it feels.I've had 3.55's for a long time,and I've been wondering if 3.73's will be that much of a difference over them.One way to find out.I also have been wondering the difference the car will feel with the tubular control arms over factory.
'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..

Made some progress......

Reply #2 –
You may notice some difference in the rpm, and first gear. Now is the vibe gone?
Old Grey Cat to this.88 Cat, 5.0 HO, CW mounts, mass air, CI custom cam, afr165's, Tmoss worked cobra intake, BBK shorty's,off road h pipe, magnaflow ex. T-5,spec stage 2 clutch, 8.8 373 TC trac loc, che ajustables with bullits on the rear. 11" brakes up front. +

Made some progress......

Reply #3 –
I don't know if there's any difference yet.I haven't driven it yet.I will this evening and let you guys know.
'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..

Made some progress......

Reply #4 –
Keep the rubber side down vinnie! lol. Have fun though.

Made some progress......

Reply #5 –
No problem with that !!! It's no fun when the tires are facing the sky.I know that from experience.
'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..

Made some progress......

Reply #7 –
alright,give me a few minutes.I'll be back with a report................
'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..

Made some progress......

Reply #9 –
O.K.,I went for a drive....I can tell a little difference as far as the gears go.Pulls a little harder from :"Go". The nose of the car comes up real nice. The rear of the car does feel a little more stiff than before.I like it.The CHE's were well worth the swap,and really worth the cost since I got them new on Ebay for a song (not litterally...I didn't sing until they showed up at the door.LOL)

Bad part...I STILL have that friggin' vibration.May be my busted A$$ motor mount.If it stops raining,I'll swap it out tomorrow and see.I feel it through the drive line,even when I threw it in neutral (around 60 or so).May be the drive shaft.I'll turn it half a turn and see if that helps as well.It is time for an aluminum shaft.

Even with the vibration,the Sport is still awesome.
'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..

Made some progress......

Reply #10 –
I knew you would like the CHE's they are an awesome addition I cant wait to feel what a 5.0 and 373's are like.  Good Job Vinnie :D

Made some progress......

Reply #11 –
Thanks a lot. I'm having aches in my arms.It's been a while since I got to do some serious wrenching,and I'm out of practice.I did get the work done in 3 1/2 hours.Not too bad.LOL.
'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..

Made some progress......

Reply #13 –
I was in no hurry,just enjoying the 71 degree winter weather and sunshine.It did start raining literally the minute I was done putting things away.I did good.I'm REALLY hoping the busted motor mount is what's causing my vibration.Oh well,nothing I can do about it tonight,so,off for more forum festivities !!!
'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..

Made some progress......

Reply #14 –
Quote from: vinnietbird;307063
Thanks a lot. I'm having aches in my arms.It's been a while since I got to do some serious wrenching,and I'm out of practice.I did get the work done in 3 1/2 hours.Not too bad.LOL.


 I bet you still didn't open the box of air tools.... did ya. :D
[SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]
***** Project "EVOLUTION" 1987 Cougar LS  & 1985 Cougar Convertible *****
[/COLOR]
5.0 HO 306 roller block, machined GT-40P heads, Wiseco dished forged pistons, Eagle forged floating I-beam connecting rods, Lunati pushrods, ARP bolts, Scorpion aluminum 1.6 rockers, Comp Cams Magnum 266HR, Explorer intake, 65mm TB, MAF Conversion, 19# injectors, Ford Racing stainless P-headers, 2-1/2" cat-less exhaust w/ Flowtech Afterburner lers , SC AOD with 2800 BDR torque converter, 3.73 T-Lok rear, CHE rear control arms, full 2-1/2" frame w/1" jacking rails & seat supports, Rear disk brakes, Turbine wheels, All original interior w/ floor shift upgrade .......
Pretty much every panel on my 87 is new, rebuilt, or re constructed. :D
Join us on Facebook
http://www.facebook.com/home.php?sk=group_137541156293768&ap=1