Skip to main content
Topic: in light of the new trailer park trash thread... (Read 1938 times) previous topic - next topic

in light of the new trailer park trash thread...

Reply #15
After all, isn't that why we put on off-road exhaust? :hick: :D
2000 Jaguar XK8 Convertible - 4.0L DOHC V8 (AJ27)
2018 Ford Explorer - 3.5L DOHC V6 (Duratec 35)
1999 Mercury Grand Marquis - 4.6L SOHC V8 (Modular)
1987 Mercury Cougar LS - 5.0L V8 (Windsor) [SOLD in 2009]

in light of the new trailer park trash thread...

Reply #16
I trashed my first car, an '86 POS 3.8 tbird.  We ramped it, when the tires blew we put sand in the engine and small rocks down the intake.  Then in the end we broke out all the windows and lit it on fire.  Right now it's under ground.  I hated that car.

in light of the new trailer park trash thread...

Reply #17
Quote from: 5.0willgo
That poor T-Bird.:shakehead



I totally agree! :mad:

The idiot even stood on the top after all of that!

in light of the new trailer park trash thread...

Reply #18
With the first 3.8 i have in the cougar, i jumped at least 4 times ( me and my friends believed we were the dukes of hazard, i had 17 at the time), done extensive offroading and never got stuck, my car was recently painted but i didnt care....and six months later, a blown head gasket...and before installing the actual 3.8 , i did something similar like the video (without mud) in a stadium......
1985 Mercury Cougar V6
1989 F-200 V8
1996 Explorer V6
2001 F-150

in light of the new trailer park trash thread...

Reply #19
Quote from: stuntmannick
I trashed my first car, an '86 POS 3.8 tbird.  We ramped it, when the tires blew we put sand in the engine and small rocks down the intake.  Then in the end we broke out all the windows and lit it on fire.  Right now it's under ground.  I hated that car.


sounds like what the kids that i sold my old 86 t/c to did to mine:nono:  sad too it was a real nice car.
[SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]
1974 maverick lsx powered turbo car SOLD
1973 maverick Tijuana Taxi Tribute
1957 chevy LSX Turbo project (race car)
Owner of Joe Dirt Fabrication

in light of the new trailer park trash thread...

Reply #20
I couldn't see myself doing that to a t/c.  3.8's don't deserve to live!

in light of the new trailer park trash thread...

Reply #21
Quote from: weasle
Most likely that was an old member named Dare


Nah. If it were, we'd see a thread. "I was cruising down the road, minding my own business, when this giant ball of mud popped up out of the road and hit me head on.":giggle:

in light of the new trailer park trash thread...

Reply #22
Quote from: stuntmannick
I couldn't see myself doing that to a t/c.  3.8's don't deserve to live!


Then kill the motor, not the car.

in light of the new trailer park trash thread...

Reply #23
Quote
3.8's don't deserve to live!


Well, sometimes you need a somewhat economical daily driver that won't cost too much when it comes to insurance.
-- 05 Mustang GT-Whipplecharged !!
--87 5.0 Trick Flow Heads & Intake - Custom Cam - Many other goodies...3100Lbs...Low12's!

in light of the new trailer park trash thread...

Reply #24
Quote from: oldraven
Then kill the motor, not the car.


The car was rusted out beyond salvage, inside was trashed and was just a trashed car. 

I guess insurance might be cheaper for 3.8's, but a 2.3 will get better milage and IMO be more reliable.

in light of the new trailer park trash thread...

Reply #25
XR-7's insurance is cheap...my 84 is about the same as my girlfriend's 88 TC as well.  My 87 XR-7 was a little more because of the V8 I guess.

More reliable only IF you spend more time taking care of it.  N/A engines have a way with being forgiving as far as forgetting stuff like fluids.  2.3T's however, let the oil get too low...the turbo might fry or the car won't start (previous experience), let the coolant get too low, chances are the head will warp and headgaskets will pop as fast as you can put them in, let the gas get too low, the turbo will suck whatever is left and laugh once it runs dry. :giggle:

2.3T's are more a PITA than a reliable means of transportation.  Don't get me wrong, all cars need to be mantained.  But the fact is, you don't HAVE to change the oil every 3,000 miles with an N/A.  You don't HAVE to make sure the car doesn't overheat...even once....and so on.  I love 2.3T's but sometimes I wish I wouldn't have gotten into turbos for the simple fact of high maintenance or many hours of fixing things....very expensive things.

in light of the new trailer park trash thread...

Reply #26
Quote from: stuntmannick
The car was rusted out beyond salvage, inside was trashed and was just a trashed car. 

I guess insurance might be cheaper for 3.8's, but a 2.3 will get better milage and IMO be more reliable.


I was referring more to the blanket statement "3.8's don't deserve to live!". Not yours in particular.

in light of the new trailer park trash thread...

Reply #27
hmmm...i have a 88 5.0 parts car...i say when i get my new bird that car is going off-roading...i will get pics and maybe a video ...fluckit...im going right now  .........











J/k

Z
hunting for another 87-88 bird
If it's got tits or tires its gunna cost you money !