New to T-Birds and this forum July 31, 2015, 06:53:17 PM Hello. Just wanted to thank everyone that has contributed with helpful data on this platform. I purchased an '88 T-Bird a month ago after searching for an LSC. So far my wife and 17 year old son have driven it more than me. Gathering parts and info for some upgrades. My other 2 cars require climbing over rollcages, and I wanted something a little more simple. Noticed a few members are located in Westminster, Maryland, and I think the one car is only a few miles from me. Quote Selected
New to T-Birds and this forum Reply #1 – July 31, 2015, 07:12:29 PM Quote from: Matt Jewell;450229Hello. Just wanted to thank everyone that has contributed with helpful data on this platform. I purchased an '88 T-Bird a month ago after searching for an LSC. So far my wife and 17 year old son have driven it more than me. Gathering parts and info for some upgrades. My other 2 cars require climbing over rollcages, and I wanted something a little more simple. Noticed a few members are located in Westminster, Maryland, and I think the one car is only a few miles from me.Yaayyy!!!!!! Check it out!!!!! Another member in Westminster!!!!!!!There's at least four other Cougars on this forum in Westminster that I know of. Quote Selected
New to T-Birds and this forum Reply #2 – July 31, 2015, 07:21:29 PM Welcome to the forum. Glad you're here. Quote Selected
New to T-Birds and this forum Reply #6 – August 03, 2015, 08:17:19 AM Welcome aboard. Any pictures of your rides? Quote Selected
New to T-Birds and this forum Reply #7 – August 04, 2015, 08:08:27 PM Not great at the computer thing. I have a '67 Cougar I've owned since the late '80's that has a 408 Windsor and runs high 10's on motor and high 9's with nitrous. Most recently I was racing a '80 Capri that I put together for my son that had a 514 CI BBF and ran high 9's. That car is about to get a milder 460 for my son to start racing. My brother and I are partners on a tube frame Mustang II that has a 460 and runs mid 9's. I have some parts for the T-bird, and swear to keep this a low budget/driver. Quote Selected
New to T-Birds and this forum Reply #9 – August 07, 2015, 10:31:31 PM Swapped out the shocks and struts, front end links and repacked wheel bearings. Picked up an 8.8 housing, 4 lug Moser 31 spline axles and Ford Racing posi unit used for $150. A friend donated a set of 3.55 gears, just need to pick them up. I believe he has Metco adjustable uppers and basic Lakewood lowers I can get for cheap as well. It's good to have friends. Quote Selected
New to T-Birds and this forum Reply #10 – August 08, 2015, 12:50:29 AM Fox mustang lowers are a bit shorter then our cars. Make sure they are long enough, or it will effect your pinion angle. Quote Selected
New to T-Birds and this forum Reply #11 – August 08, 2015, 03:50:34 AM Uppers are shorter as well. Quote Selected
New to T-Birds and this forum Reply #12 – August 08, 2015, 08:46:35 AM Thanks for the heads up. Used that search feature and picked up the measurements. The Metco uppers are adjustable, but if it's over 1'' difference I will need to check how adjustable. Also checked out the CHE website, wasn't even aware of the company. Our Capri has UPR adj. lowers, Comp Engineering uppers and anti-roll and Varishock coilover conversion. Next search will be frame connectors. Quote Selected
New to T-Birds and this forum Reply #13 – August 09, 2015, 06:57:15 AM Mason Dixon Dragway in Hagerstown is having a Ford Meet August 23. Plan on meeting some friends to sell parts, and possibly see the maiden voyage of the T-bird down the 1/4 mile before swapping out the rear. I would be shocked if it ran faster than 16 flat. Quote Selected
New to T-Birds and this forum Reply #14 – August 09, 2015, 11:48:44 AM With a 5.0 slow? Probably looking at right around 17. Quote Selected
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