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T-Bird/Cougar Parts & Cars WANTED / Wanted: Drivers Side PL Switch for 86 Elan
Please send PM if you have something.
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General Fox T-Bird/Cougar Discussion / Mystery Part
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Suspension/Steering / Inner Tie Rod Ends Shot on Wonderbird
Will I need the MM adjustable camber plates with the SN95 springs??
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Engine Tech / Best Fit Electric Fan
Appreciate any advise as I want to avoid a major fab project.
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Electrical Tech / Tail Lights Sporatic Function.
I guess it was to be expected after 31 years. I think I'll do the same on all of my instrument lights that also experience random issues with going dark.
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Drivetrain Tech / Getting the Feel of My New 8.8 3.73's
The 3.73 gears did NOTHING to improve the anemic acceleration provided by the stock 86 5.0 EFI. I realized that the taller tires would cut the gear down a bit, but honestly, it accelerates no better than it did with the 3.08's although timing equipment would likely say otherwise. I have no doubt I could beat this car in the quarter mile with my 2014 Focus 5 speed stick. If there is any improvement, it is throttle response when in OD. So much for the bad.
The 17" wheels and tall 2006 Mustang GT tires gave the car an impressive ride. Much better than with the old 14's. I expected just the opposite. Perhaps the new rear springs and Sachs shocks helped somewhat, but this car rides very well. My new SN95 springs and Sachs struts just arrived today for the front end (hoping for a 1.0" or 1.5" drop). The car sits a bit high in the front with the new tire/wheel combo, but the rear didn't change at all with the new rear springs, which is good. It STILL has a bit of the dreaded Thunderbird/Cougar lean, but not so pr0nounced as before.
Next, the BBK shorty headers, off road H pipe and 2.5" duals will be installed.
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Events & Shows / Maverick/Comet/Pinto/Bobcat Picnic and Show. Geneva-on-the-Lake, Ohio
On August 19th, Pinto/Bobcat and Maverick/Comet owners meet at Chops restaurant on SR 534 in Geneva, Ohio at 10:00A and thereafter are given a police escort through Geneva-on-the-Lake to lakeside park. The cars line up at the park for a show and picnic with music and prizes. All proceeds go to the Wounded Warriors, so it is a great cause! I attended the first year with my Maverick and since then, attendance keeps growing (despite my being there).
If you live in the NE Ohio or Western PA areas, it is well worth the trip.
P.S.: I will be taking Wonderbird this year if it is ready. Another Bird or Cat might make this interesting, since the picnic started out as a Pinto only event.
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User Rides / Wonderbird Get's Her Silver Makeup
Putting it all back together this week. Next, the SN95 Mustang 8.8 and the Griggs Racing subframe connectors go in. After that, the 17" Mustang OEM Bullitts and Firestone Indy 500's. The door is ajar in the pic, that is why it does not align.
This car came from Oregon and had zero rust issues, even after we pulled all of the bumpers, trim and other body parts off. The problem was, it was dinged by every car door in Oregon!
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Engine Tech / How many 5.0 or 5.8 Birds/Cats Using Power Adders (Nitrous, Superchargers, Turbo's)
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T-Bird/Cougar Parts & Cars FOR SALE / 7.5 Rear out of 86 Elan. Free to a Forum Member
I'm offering it free to any forum member who lives in NE Ohio or Western PA who wishes to pick it up. I don't need it cluttering up my shop.
Send PM if interested.
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Body/Appearance/Interior / Cassette Holder Delete
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T-Bird/Cougar Parts & Cars WANTED / Still Looking for Mustang 5.0 HO Stock Hydraulic Roller Cam
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Drivetrain Tech / SN 95 8.8 Swap into 86 Elan, E Brake Cables?
Can anyone suggest what E Brake cables to use with this swap?
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