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Suspension/Steering / Pinion snubber ?
My 87 Cougar doesn't have one . I'm thinking of getting one but I'm not sure if it will bolt on . Who has one? Pics?
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Suspension/Steering / 2003 Mach 1 Springs
Has anyone put 2003 Mach 1 springs (part#MCH 3r33 5310-AA) on a T Bird or Cougar ? I have a set I want to put on but they look like the car might sit too low . I have an 87 Cougar with a stock (no po ) 5.0  .  I have 245/60r 15's on the front and I might have to put on some 225/50r 15's i have .
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Suspension/Steering / Anyone have wheel tubbs ?
I want to do my 87 Cougar in a pro touring theme with 345/30 r 19's in the rear on 19 x 12 rims and I'm pretty sure I'm going to have to mini tubb the rear. Has anyone done something similar ? Do you have any pics ?
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Suspension/Steering / Griggs K member
I see pn thier site that Griggs Racing offers a K member for our cars. I have'nt called yet but does anyone have one ?
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Suspension/Steering / Tie rod end problems
I'm upgrading my whole suspension including the aftermarket power rack (15 to 1 ) I bought the Flaming river tie rod ends part #Fr1603 5" over all length. but they appear to be an inch or so too short. I havent gotten to bolting the rack on yet ( I'm at the a arms ) but is this going to be a problem ? has anyone else used these ? thanks.
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Suspension/Steering / Mustang Brake lines
Does anyone know if Fox  cougar front brake lines are the same length as Fox Mustangs ? I mean the line that runs from the hard line to the caliper.
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Suspension/Steering / Fox lincoln struts
I have a brand new pair of Fox Lncoln struts (from an 88 Lsc )That I want to put on my 87 Cougar 5.0 will they fit ?
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Suspension/Steering / 03 Cobra wheels
Has anyone tried to put stock 03 Cobra wheels on their ride ? How about 10.5" wide 94-04 aftermarket rears ?
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Drivetrain Tech / Turbo Coupe rear with 94-98 Stang axles
I'm putting a 351w in my 87 Cougar with 500 or so horses and as much torque. I have an 87 Turbo coupe rear and I want to put aftermarket 31 spline axles in it. I have 2 questions: Has anyone here put 94-98 Mustang axles in a TC rear any can verify that they fit ? And does anyone know of a locker or posi differential that would work with 35 spline axles ( my preference ) ? my engine combo is ported Vic jr heads Comp solid roller .624/.640 .230/.236 @ .050  112.  I can't decide weather to keep the stock cubes or go with a 410 stroker either way compression is 10.5 to 1
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Engine Swapping / Iron 460 handling
For anyone that's swapped an iron headed 460 into their cars did you notice a big handling difference ? How about aluminum ?  Thanks
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Engine Tech / Head cam swap on stock short block
I want to try to put a "E" cam and E7 heads on an otherwise stock cougar 5.0 shortblock but I'm worried about clearence with the flattop pistons. Has anyone done this swap ?  I dont want to do a complete rebuild.