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New 3.7 swap

So im really digging the new mustang 3.7 V6. It sounds sweet and with just and intake, exhaust and tune they get over 300RWHP! I dont like how it sounds without cats but still! I wonder how much a could find one for with the trans.

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1987 turbo coupe 5speed: Boport stage 3 head/2.5 cam , Precision stage 3 50trim .63 turbo, Tial 38mm wastegate, Jangus gutted/ported intake manifolds, 60mm tb, Jangus open dumptube, Jangus 3" elbow, Perrin boost controller,Esslinger adjustable cam pulley, Esslinger small crank pulley, stinger FMI, RFL BOV, Spec stage 3 clutch, B&M short throw, 140 speedo, Walbo 255lph, BBK fpr, 3G alternator, ARP studs.  Be faster... :poke:

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Reply #1 –
That is insane power out of a N/A V6. It sounds like a indy car at high revs, I like it.
88 Cougar LS 5.0 .030 over, ported E7s with GT40 valves & trickflow springs, Proform roller rockers, HO cam, removed air silencer, K&N filter, smog pump delete, 2.25" dual flowmasters, Pacestter H-pipe & headers, HO computer, 65mm TB, Explorer intake, 19# injecters, 3.45s, rebuilt posi, and TCI shift kit.

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Reply #2 –
I have a 3.7 Mustang. While it is fun to drive the 5.0 in the T-bird will whip the hell out of it from a dig. Both weight about the same (3700ish lbs with me in the car). You have to rev the 3.7 over about 3000 rpm to get into the power band. At the end of the quarter the Mustang would probably be pulling on the T-bird (I'll be correcting that soon ;)). 315 rwhp is nice but it only makes about 270 rwtq. You could get the same performance with a built up 5.0......

Plus I'm pretty sure a 3.7+trans is probably going to be pretty expensive. It's not like you can go to the local pick a part and find a 2011 or 2012 Mustang sitting in the yard.
88 Thunderbird LX: 306, Edelbrock Performer heads, Comp 266HR cam, Edelbrock Performer RPM intake, bunch of other stuff.

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Quote from: thunderjet302;384154
It's not like you can go to the local pick a part and find a 2011 or 2012 Mustang sitting in the yard.

and if you do, they're going to charge you out the a$$ for the trans alone..

in my opinion, it's not worth the time, effort or money.. even if you get lucky and find them used, i guarantee you're looking at spending at least 3k.. 3k in a 302, 351 or even a 2.3T will put together a better performance package than the 3.7 could for the money..

hell, 3k into a 3.8 could probably hit 315rwhp :giggle:
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R.I.P. 'Zump' 8/29/86 - 11/11/11
3- 87 TC's / 1 really mean 83 Capri RS / 94 Sonoma SAS Project on 37x12.50 TSL Radials / 88 S10 that's LITERALLY cut to pieces / 84 F150 SAS, 351M, 39.5 TSL's / 85 Toyota regular cab, 22R 5spd, 3/4" drop, my little junkyard save/daily driver

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Reply #4 –
315RWHP V6 with exhaust, intake, and tune aint bad.
88 Cougar LS 5.0 .030 over, ported E7s with GT40 valves & trickflow springs, Proform roller rockers, HO cam, removed air silencer, K&N filter, smog pump delete, 2.25" dual flowmasters, Pacestter H-pipe & headers, HO computer, 65mm TB, Explorer intake, 19# injecters, 3.45s, rebuilt posi, and TCI shift kit.

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Reply #5 –
I just find it super impressive and it would be unique! Last time i had my car weight at emission it would just over 3000lbs. So that is 700lbs pounds less! i could probably do alittle more with the power and get 30+ mpg! Id LOVE to see a 302 do that at over 300RWHP! I would be pricey but it is something im not in a hurry for so if i did start collecting part, i could take my time and find them cheaper. So with the sound it makes and the power along with the unique ness. I figure it would be a pretty cool build!
1987 turbo coupe 5speed: Boport stage 3 head/2.5 cam , Precision stage 3 50trim .63 turbo, Tial 38mm wastegate, Jangus gutted/ported intake manifolds, 60mm tb, Jangus open dumptube, Jangus 3" elbow, Perrin boost controller,Esslinger adjustable cam pulley, Esslinger small crank pulley, stinger FMI, RFL BOV, Spec stage 3 clutch, B&M short throw, 140 speedo, Walbo 255lph, BBK fpr, 3G alternator, ARP studs.  Be faster... :poke:

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Reply #6 –
It gets 31mpg on the highway. You're not going to get that in town ;).
88 Thunderbird LX: 306, Edelbrock Performer heads, Comp 266HR cam, Edelbrock Performer RPM intake, bunch of other stuff.

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Reply #7 –
But you could do 31 highway with a 302 too, pay much less and throw the extra money into every other part of the car too.
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.
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Reply #8 –
In a couple of years these engines that Ford are producing are going to make great upgrades for us!!!
...and there was light!

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Reply #9 –
Ive still never have never heard of a 300RWHP 302 getting 30+mpg on freeway! plus im going for the uniqueness side of things. HP per mpg sounds great to though!
1987 turbo coupe 5speed: Boport stage 3 head/2.5 cam , Precision stage 3 50trim .63 turbo, Tial 38mm wastegate, Jangus gutted/ported intake manifolds, 60mm tb, Jangus open dumptube, Jangus 3" elbow, Perrin boost controller,Esslinger adjustable cam pulley, Esslinger small crank pulley, stinger FMI, RFL BOV, Spec stage 3 clutch, B&M short throw, 140 speedo, Walbo 255lph, BBK fpr, 3G alternator, ARP studs.  Be faster... :poke:

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Reply #10 –
with all the mpg talk around here lately, it's starting to sound like broncozone :giggle:
ShadowMSC.com < < Still Under Construction

R.I.P. 'Zump' 8/29/86 - 11/11/11
3- 87 TC's / 1 really mean 83 Capri RS / 94 Sonoma SAS Project on 37x12.50 TSL Radials / 88 S10 that's LITERALLY cut to pieces / 84 F150 SAS, 351M, 39.5 TSL's / 85 Toyota regular cab, 22R 5spd, 3/4" drop, my little junkyard save/daily driver

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Reply #11 –
Quote from: Shadow;384232
with all the mpg talk around here lately, it's starting to sound like broncozone :giggle:

I am pretty sure $4.00 has a lot to with that. It is no fun having an amazing vehicle that gets lousy mpg making it way to expensive to drive on a regular basis! :D
...and there was light!

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Reply #12 –
yeah T-birdX3 is right. If i were rich it would be a different story though!
1987 turbo coupe 5speed: Boport stage 3 head/2.5 cam , Precision stage 3 50trim .63 turbo, Tial 38mm wastegate, Jangus gutted/ported intake manifolds, 60mm tb, Jangus open dumptube, Jangus 3" elbow, Perrin boost controller,Esslinger adjustable cam pulley, Esslinger small crank pulley, stinger FMI, RFL BOV, Spec stage 3 clutch, B&M short throw, 140 speedo, Walbo 255lph, BBK fpr, 3G alternator, ARP studs.  Be faster... :poke:

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Reply #13 –
the guys on broncozone were complaining when it was ~$2.25 a gallon, especially the big block guys.. i guess they don't realize, 'big displacement, big fuel bill..' lol
ShadowMSC.com < < Still Under Construction

R.I.P. 'Zump' 8/29/86 - 11/11/11
3- 87 TC's / 1 really mean 83 Capri RS / 94 Sonoma SAS Project on 37x12.50 TSL Radials / 88 S10 that's LITERALLY cut to pieces / 84 F150 SAS, 351M, 39.5 TSL's / 85 Toyota regular cab, 22R 5spd, 3/4" drop, my little junkyard save/daily driver

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Reply #14 –
Quote from: Shadow;384162
hell, 3k into a 3.8 could probably hit 315rwhp :giggle:


you could get much closer to 400rwhp in a 3.8 for $3k. Dont get me started again :p
--SteveN 👍
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