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anybody out there put a big block in a 87 -88 cougar looking to put a 429 in a 87 cougar current v6

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Reply #1 –
no, i think you would be the first one. sounds kick ass!!!!1one!!
1979 Ford Fairmont
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5.0L/4R70W/8.8"/5-lug/3" Exhuast

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Reply #2 –
in a cougar not to my knowledge
in a bird yes
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Shes black on black, fully loaded, with headers, 180 tstat, e fan, straight exhaust into a cherry bomb vortex ler, full tune up, ported intake and T/B, MSD coil, and round aircleaner.
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Reply #3 –
same car just want to know what had to be done

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Reply #4 –
plenty big blocks have been done as well a some 4.6's.

what you do is pull your motor and put that one in,,lol

Could you be more vague?:evilgrin:

I think this one is always a good drool

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Reply #5 –
thats a 351, not a big block.
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.
lilsammywasapunkrocker@yahoo.com

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Reply #6 –
do a search for some of sleeper tbird's threads. You'll find all your answers.
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.
lilsammywasapunkrocker@yahoo.com

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Reply #7 –
haystack but doesnt it make you drool?? if not then i dunno whats wrong with ya :-p

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Reply #8 –
BB Cougar ?  I don't know of any. Same engine compartment as a Bird.

I have done 2 Fox Birds w/460

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83 T-Bird 460
83 T-Bird Heritage 5.0
84 T-Bird 5.0
86 T-Bird Turbo Coupe NHRA Stocker & Super Stocker
87 T-Bird Turbo Coupe
88 Bronco II Drag truck 302
95 Mustang GT auto
2004 F-350 CC Dually V-10

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Reply #9 –
just wondering what needed to be changed out like motor mounts trans mounts

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Reply #10 –
The trans mount for an AOD can be re-used if you use the double hump trans crossmember. the AOD mount bolts right up to a C-6.

The motor mounts will be a real pain if you use the 87-88 unique crossmember.  I had to make custom motor mounts to fit the 460 to my 87 TC. It seems it would be easier to switch to a V-8 Mustang K-frame so you can buy the standard 460 Fox Swap mounts.


Is this going to be a drag only car or street driven ?
Alan Mackin--Semi Professional Ford der
83 T-Bird 460
83 T-Bird Heritage 5.0
84 T-Bird 5.0
86 T-Bird Turbo Coupe NHRA Stocker & Super Stocker
87 T-Bird Turbo Coupe
88 Bronco II Drag truck 302
95 Mustang GT auto
2004 F-350 CC Dually V-10

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Reply #11 –
its 86-88 for the k-member.

The 83-85.5? had the same k-memeber and mounts as a mustang.
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.
lilsammywasapunkrocker@yahoo.com

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Reply #12 –
its going to be a street strip car thnx for all the input

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Reply #13 –
Quote from: 83-88T-Bird Guy;244455
The trans mount for an AOD can be re-used if you use the double hump trans crossmember. the AOD mount bolts right up to a C-6.

The motor mounts will be a real pain if you use the 87-88 unique crossmember.  I had to make custom motor mounts to fit the 460 to my 87 TC. It seems it would be easier to switch to a V-8 Mustang K-frame so you can buy the standard 460 Fox Swap mounts.


I concur.  The big block may have clearance issues besides the mounts if going with a stock K-member.  Like exhaust, oil pan, etc...not impossible, just more difficult, as 83-88tbirdguy can probably attest to.
1987 TC