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Got a new DD - 97 Mark VIII

Reply #15 –
Quote from: xjeffs;335003
Really? So you would’ve guessed the Marauder is more than 4200 lbs or the Mark VIII was less than 3750?  I was surprised it was so much.  And it’s only 100lbs more than the V8 MN12 Tbird with 30% more power.  It’s close to the best power to weight ratio of any RWD Ford car in the last 30 years that’s not a Mustang.

Actually, I'm surprised the Marauder only weighs 4200. I woulda thought 4500+...
2015 Mustang GT Premium - 5.0, 6-speed, Guard Green - too much awesome for one car

1988 5.0 Thunderbird :birdsmily: SOLD SEPT 11 2010: TC front clip/hood ♣ Body & paint completed Oct 2007 ♣ 3.55 TC rear end and front brakes ♣ TC interior ♣ CHE rear control arms (adjustable lowers) ♣ 2001 Bullitt springs ♣ Energy suspension poly busings ♣ Kenne Brown subframe connectors ♣ CWE engine mounts ♣ Thundercat sequential turn signals ♣ Explorer overhead console (temp/compass display) ♣ 2.25" off-road dual exhaust ♣ T-5 transmission swap completed Jan 2009 ♣

Got a new DD - 97 Mark VIII

Reply #16 –
Suuhhweeet. That thing looks cleeeeeaann. I think I just found my new desktop wallpaer:D I would love to trade my bird for one like yours

Quote from: irv;334995
another MN-12 person! the power and comfort wins you
over.nice ride.--irv

:rollin:Don't know about power,(least not in mine) but comfort, yes!
Quote from: Scott D;334988
the wheels are similar to Steve's red '96 t-bird ...and how mine were for all of 12 hours :rollin:
No, 4-wheel discs, mine are pretty dirty too!
--Steve
[thread=28690]1988 Cougar V6[/thread]
2012 F-150 3.7L
2011 Mustang 3.7L

Got a new DD - 97 Mark VIII

Reply #17 –
Quote from: irv;334995
another MN-12 person! the power and comfort wins you
over.nice ride.--irv

:rollin:Don't know about power,(least not in mine) but comfort, yes!
--Steve
[thread=28690]1988 Cougar V6[/thread]
2012 F-150 3.7L
2011 Mustang 3.7L

Got a new DD - 97 Mark VIII

Reply #18 –
Depending on who's test you read, Marauders were listed as weighing 4150-4200Lbs... I believe Ford's official weight is 4195...

No matter, mine with the supercharger will hand my Bird it's ass every day and twice on Sundays...

Got a new DD - 97 Mark VIII

Reply #19 –
Well it all depends on what each car came equipped with... although I think they both only came with the EVERYTHING option...

I would like to know how they made the Lincoln so light when the 'bird is in the 4700 range...
Quote from: TurboCoupe50;335098
Depending on who's test you read, Marauders were listed as weighing 4150-4200Lbs... I believe Ford's official weight is 4195...

No matter, mine with the supercharger will hand my Bird it's ass every day and twice on Sundays...
Idk about your bird, but my door tag says the cougar weighs 4323lbs so if yours is similar, I would expect 100+ horsepower and ~150 pounds less to kick its ass:rollin:
:burnout:
--Steve
[thread=28690]1988 Cougar V6[/thread]
2012 F-150 3.7L
2011 Mustang 3.7L

Got a new DD - 97 Mark VIII

Reply #20 –
If your Cougar weighs 4323 pounds you've got about a half ton of lead hidden in there somewhere...

Your door tag does not show the vehicle's weight, iti shows the gross vehicle weight rating (GWVR). The GWVR is the maximum weight of the vehicle, cargo, and all passengers combined. It is not the weight of the car.
2015 Mustang GT Premium - 5.0, 6-speed, Guard Green - too much awesome for one car

1988 5.0 Thunderbird :birdsmily: SOLD SEPT 11 2010: TC front clip/hood ♣ Body & paint completed Oct 2007 ♣ 3.55 TC rear end and front brakes ♣ TC interior ♣ CHE rear control arms (adjustable lowers) ♣ 2001 Bullitt springs ♣ Energy suspension poly busings ♣ Kenne Brown subframe connectors ♣ CWE engine mounts ♣ Thundercat sequential turn signals ♣ Explorer overhead console (temp/compass display) ♣ 2.25" off-road dual exhaust ♣ T-5 transmission swap completed Jan 2009 ♣

Got a new DD - 97 Mark VIII

Reply #21 –
I thought the weight equaled GWVR - 720 ( which is 4 passengers @ 180lb)
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Got a new DD - 97 Mark VIII

Reply #22 –
My Bird weighed 3760 with me(200 LB), mini spare, small tool bag and 3/4 tank of gas... Take me out of the car and the approx 40-60 odd lbs and it weighs right around 3500... This was on the scales NHRA used at Virginia Motor Sports Park, no doubt they were correct...

EDIT

GVWR on the Bird is 4448Lbs but of course that was with the half motor...

The Marauder GVWR is 5240 and is stated that includes 1100Lbs of passengers and luggage...

Got a new DD - 97 Mark VIII

Reply #23 –
Quote from: Thunder Chicken;335128
If your Cougar weighs 4323 pounds you've got about a half ton of lead hidden in there somewhere...

Your door tag does not show the vehicle's weight, iti shows the gross vehicle weight rating (GWVR). The GWVR is the maximum weight of the vehicle, cargo, and all passengers combined. It is not the weight of the car.

ohhhhhhh....

:dunce:
--Steve
[thread=28690]1988 Cougar V6[/thread]
2012 F-150 3.7L
2011 Mustang 3.7L

Got a new DD - 97 Mark VIII

Reply #24 –
Curb Weight is how much the car weighs

Got a new DD - 97 Mark VIII

Reply #25 –
always one upping me. i get a newer cougar and you have
to get a loaded mark 8 that oozes cool. how is the swap
coming with the XR7?--irv

Got a new DD - 97 Mark VIII

Reply #26 –
Well there's mutual envy, Irv.  I should have an update on the XR7 shortly.  3v Engine and T56 trans are sitting next to the car ready for a test fit.  Could be this weekend or I could be helping on a friend's car.  Last weekend it was a leaky roof.

Got a new DD - 97 Mark VIII

Reply #27 –
Just got my new rims.  I have to swap out to the Mustang hubs and re-drill the rotors to get them on.

Got a new DD - 97 Mark VIII

Reply #28 –
That's a clean mark.. Looks good
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Got a new DD - 97 Mark VIII

Reply #29 –
Just updating the thread with pics with the new Mustang rims.  I had to swap the hubs to Mustang hubs and redrill the rotors.

It gets lots of looks around town.