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T-Bird/Cougar Parts & Cars WANTED / ISO: A few 83-84 interior pieces
Looking for good a lower dash panel below the steering wheel in Academy blue. Mine is broken and warped.



Automatic Floor shifter bezel from an 84 Turbo Coupe or Cougar XR7 with automatic (85 and newer won't fit)

Dash center radio bezel with din style radio opening preferably without diagnostic warning lights

Triangle shaped plastic mirror bolt covers on both sides

Passenger side front side marker for 83-86 Tbird
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User Rides / 84 Tbird project
What's up everyone it's been a couple days! I've just been living family life, working, and playing with fox Fords.

And my latest project is this 1984 Thunderbird with a 3.8 v6 and C5.



















It's pretty clean, runs and drives good. I drove it 20 miles back home. It has a small rust spot behind the back wheel on the passenger side, but the front frame rails and floor pans are still good.

I have a complete drivetrain out of a wrecked 89 Mustang 5.0 convertible that I'm gonna swap into this bird. The engine is already carbureted with a Edelbrock Performer intake and Edelbrock 600 cfm 4bbl with a TCI cable linkage for the AOD. I'm planning on swapping the E7 heads for a set of GT40s I have laying around.

I have a few questions about this swap starting out

The 8.8 rear end from the 89 Mustang will work if I just swap the tbird axles and drums on it correct?

I'm planning on running  a duraspark ignition. I have a 1985 Mustang distributor and a blue connector duraspark box, but how do I need to wire this up in this car since it came with TFI ignition? Is there a diagram?

Also can I use a driveshaft from a Tbird with an AOD and does it have to be from a 5.0 or will a V6 AOD driveshaft work too?
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User Rides / It was 60 and sunny so here's some new pics of the Cougar.
I've been meaning to get some decent pics with the carriage roof off for a while, and it was nice today so I took the Cougar to get some new pics.

It's a shame about this car with the roof damage and all the rust the carriage top caused. It's a pretty nice car besides that, and it's the year, color, and options I like.



























Here's the turbine wheels. I just have to find some rwl tires for them.
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User Rides / The carriage roof is off and now general repair thread.
I found a nasty surprise underneath, and there was a little rust too.

If anyone was wondering if you should peel one of these carriage roofs off. All I can say is I'm glad I did it before I threw a bunch of money in this thing because this car is done. The c-pillar is buckled on the passenger side and the roof is bent down about a 1/2". I took the sail panel off the inside, and the unibody structure inside is definitely bent so it would take more than just welding on a new quarter panel to fix it.



This roof was held on with a bunch of rivets and black glue that I sed off with a gasket ser and tediously stripped the rest with carburetor cleaner and a scotch-brite pad. After that I filled the holes with spot putty and sprayed it Oxford white.

I didn't even try to make the bodywork look nice; I just wanted to keep the water out and make it all white.












It's really soft right here; I just threw some filler on to fill it up.










The crease where the roof is bent.


The plan for this car now is to just drive it and use it as a parts car for the next Cougar I eventually buy.
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T-Bird/Cougar Parts & Cars WANTED / WTB Armrest pad
Looking for a good driver's side armrest pad for 85-86 in Regatta blue.

This is the style of armrest I have, but I don't need the plastic part with the carpet just the pad that snaps on top.

Let me know, thanks.
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Engine Tech / Relocating the Fuel Filter
I've seen several posts about relocating the fuel filter, but no one really said how they did it.

I'm about to have a dual exhaust done on my '86, and there isn't enough slack in the line from the tank to the filter on mine to move it over. So what do you guys usually do in this situation?
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Engine Tech / Ford Fox Engine Reference Guide
I compiled this data several years ago for reference while I was recovering from gall bladder surgery. :hick:

Ford Fox Chassis Engine Data                       Matt Roberts(5.0 bird)

Contents

1978-83 Fairmont and Zephyr
1979-93 Mustang
1979-86 Capri
1980-88 Thunderbird and Cougar
1981-82 Granada
1983-86 LTD and Marquis
1982-87 Lincoln Continental
1984-92 Lincoln Mark VII
1994-04 Fox 4 Mustang
 
Intro
This is a work in progress, so if you see any omissions or errors, just let me know.
Sources: Standard Catalog of Ford 1903-2003, Standard Catalog of Thunderbird 1955-2004, Latemodel Restoration Supply Master Decoder Guide, and Fox-Body Mustang Recognition Guide 1979-93

The engine code is the 5th digit of the VIN on pre-81 models

The engine code is the 8th digit of the VIN on 81-up models

[SIZE="4"]1978-83 Fairmont and Zephyr[/SIZE]

302 CI (5.0L) 2bbl V8
Vin code: F
compression: 8.4:1
horsepower: 140hp @ 3600rpm
torque: 250 lbs-ft @ 1600rpm
Availability: 1978-79

255 CI (4.2L) 2bbl V8
Vin code: D
compression: 8.8:1
horsepower: 119hp @ 3800rpm
torque: 194 lbs-ft @ 2200rpm
Availability: 1980-81 (1982 in Taxis and Police)

200 CI (3.3L) 1bbl I6
Vin code: T,B (X in 1983)
compression: 8.5:1
horsepower: 85hp @ 3600rpm
torque: 154 lbs-ft @ 1600rpm
Availability: 1978-83

140 CI (2.3L) 2bbl I4
Vin code: Y, (A from 1980 on)
compression: 9.0:1
horsepower: 88hp @ 4600rpm
torque: 119 lbs-ft @ 2600rpm
Availability: 1978-83

[SIZE="4"]1979-93 Mustang[/SIZE]

302 CI (5.0L) 2bbl V8
Vin code: F
compression: 8.4:1
horsepower: 140hp @ 3600rpm
torque: 250 lbs-ft @ 1800rpm
Availability: 1979

302 CI (5.0L) 2bbl HO V8
Vin code: F
compression: 8.4:1
horsepower: 157hp @ 4200rpm
torque: 240 lbs-ft @ 2400rpm
Availability: 1982

302 CI (5.0L) 4bbl HO V8
Vin code: F (M in 1984)
compression: 8.4:1
horsepower: 175hp @ 4000rpm
torque: 245 lbs-ft @ 2400rpm
Availability: 1983-84

302 CI (5.0L) CFI HO V8
Vin code: M
compression: 8.4:1
horsepower: 165hp @ 3800rpm (180hp @ 4200rpm 1985)
torque: 245 lbs-ft @ 2000rpm (260 lbs-ft @ 2600rpm 1985)
Availability: 1984-85 Automatics

302 CI (5.0L) 4bbl HO V8
Vin code: M
compression: 8.4:1
horsepower: 210hp @ 4400rpm
torque: 270 lbs-ft @ 3200rpm
Availability: 1985

302 CI (5.0L) SEFI HO V8
Vin code: M
compression: 9.2:1
horsepower: 200hp @ 4000rpm
torque: 285 lbs-ft @ 3000rpm
Availability: 1986

302 CI (5.0L) SEFI HO V8
Vin code: E
compression: 9.0:1
horsepower: 225hp @ 4400rpm
torque: 300 lbs-ft @ 3000rpm
Availability: 1987-93

302 CI (5.0L) SEFI Cobra V8
Vin code: D
compression: 9.0:1
horsepower: 235hp @ 4600rpm
torque: 280 lbs-ft @ 4000rpm
Availability: 1993 Cobra

255 CI (4.2L) 2bbl V8
Vin code: D
compression: 8.8:1
horsepower: 119hp @ 3800rpm
torque: 194 lbs-ft @ 2200rpm
Availability: 1980-82

232 CI (3.8L) 2bbl V6
Vin code: 3
compression: 8.6:1
horsepower: 112hp @ 4000rpm
torque: 175 lbs-ft @ 2600rpm
Availability: 1983

232 CI (3.8L) CFI V6
Vin code: 3
compression: 8.6:1
horsepower: 120hp @ 3600rpm
torque: 205 lbs-ft @ 1600rpm
Availability: 1984-86

200 CI (3.3L) 1bbl I6
Vin code: T, (B from 1980 on)
compression: 8.5:1
horsepower: 85hp @ 3600rpm
torque: 154 lbs-ft @ 1600rpm
Availability: 1979-82

171 CI (2.8L) 2bbl V6
Vin code: Z
compression: 8.7:1
horsepower: 109hp @ 4800rpm
torque: 142lbs-ft @ 2800rpm
Availability: 1979 (limited availability)

140 CI (2.3L) 2bbl Turbo I4
Vin code: W
compression: 9.0:1
horsepower: 131hp @ 4800rpm
torque: 142 lbs-ft @ 3500rpm
Availability: 1979-80

140 CI (2.3L) SEFI Turbo I4
Vin code: W
compression: 8.0:1
horsepower: 145hp @ 4600rpm
torque: 180 lbs-ft @ 3600rpm
Availability: 1983-84

140 CI (2.3L) SEFI Turbo SVO I4
Vin code: T
compression: 8.0:1
horsepower: 175hp @ 4400rpm (205hp @ 5000rpm 1985.5)
(200hp @ 5000rpm 1986)
torque: 210 lbs-ft @ 3000rpm (248 lbs-ft @ 3200rpm 1985.5)
(240 lbs-ft @ 3200rpm 1986)
Availability: 1984-86

140 CI (2.3L) 2bbl I4
Vin code: Y, (A from 1980 on)
compression: 9.0:1
horsepower: 88hp @ 4600rpm
torque: 119 lbs-ft @ 2600rpm
Availability: 1979-86

140 CI (2.3L) SEFI I4
Vin code: A
compression: 9.5:1
horsepower: 90hp @ 4000rpm
torque: 122 lbs-ft @ 2800rpm
Availability: 1987-90

140 CI (2.3L) SEFI Twin Plug I4
Vin code: M
compression: 9.5:1
horsepower: 105hp @ 4600rpm
torque: 140 lbs-ft @ 2800rpm
Availability: 1991-93

[SIZE="4"]1979-86 Capri [/SIZE]

302 CI (5.0L) 2bbl V8
Vin code: F
compression: 8.4:1
horsepower: 140hp @ 3600rpm
torque: 250 lbs-ft @ 1800rpm
Availability: 1979

302 CI (5.0L) 2bbl HO V8
Vin code: F
compression: 8.4:1
horsepower: 157hp @ 4200rpm
torque: 240 lbs-ft @ 2400rpm
Availability: 1982

302 CI (5.0L) 4bbl HO V8
Vin code: F (M in 1984)
compression: 8.4:1
horsepower: 175hp @ 4000rpm
torque: 245 lbs-ft @ 2400rpm
Availability: 1983-84

302 CI (5.0L) CFI HO V8
Vin code: M
compression: 8.4:1
horsepower: 165hp @ 3800rpm (180hp @ 4200rpm 1985)
torque: 245 lbs-ft @ 2000rpm (260 lbs-ft @ 2600rpm 1985)
Availability: 1984-85 Automatics

302 CI (5.0L) 4bbl HO V8
Vin code: M
compression: 8.4:1
horsepower: 210hp @ 4400rpm
torque: 270 lbs-ft @ 3200rpm
Availability: 1985

302 CI (5.0L) SEFI HO V8
Vin code: M
compression: 9.2:1
horsepower: 200hp @ 4000rpm
torque: 285 lbs-ft @ 3000rpm
Availability: 1986

255 CI (4.2L) 2bbl V8
Vin code: D
compression: 8.8:1
horsepower: 119hp @ 3800rpm
torque: 194 lbs-ft @ 2200rpm
Availability: 1980-82

232 CI (3.8L) 2bbl V6
Vin code: 3
compression: 8.6:1
horsepower: 112hp @ 4000rpm
torque: 175 lbs-ft @ 2600rpm
Availability: 1983

232 CI (3.8L) CFI V6
Vin code: 3
compression: 8.6:1
horsepower: 120hp @ 3600rpm
torque: 205 lbs-ft @ 1600rpm
Availability: 1984-86

200 CI (3.3L) 1bbl I6
Vin code: T, (B from 1980 on)
compression: 8.5:1
horsepower: 85hp @ 3600rpm
torque: 154 lbs-ft @ 1600rpm
Availability: 1979-82

171 CI (2.8L) 2bbl V6
Vin code: Z
compression: 8.7:1
horsepower: 109hp @ 4800rpm
torque: 142lbs-ft @ 2800rpm
Availability: 1979 (limited availability)

140 CI (2.3L) 2bbl Turbo I4
Vin code: W
compression: 9.0:1
horsepower: 131hp @ 4800rpm
torque: 142 lbs-ft @ 3500rpm
Availability: 1979-80

140 CI (2.3L) SEFI Turbo I4
Vin code: W
compression: 8.0:1
horsepower: 145hp @ 4600rpm
torque: 180 lbs-ft @ 3600rpm
Availability: 1983-84

140 CI (2.3L) 2bbl I4
Vin code: Y, (A from 1980 on)
compression: 9.0:1
horsepower: 88hp @ 4600rpm
torque: 119 lbs-ft @ 2600rpm
Availability: 1979-86

[SIZE="4"]1980-88 Thunderbird[/SIZE]

302 CI (5.0L) 2 bbl V8
Vin code: F
compression: 8.4:1
horsepower: 131hp @ 3600rpm
torque: 231 lbs-ft @ 1600rpm
Availability: 1980-81

302 CI (5.0L) CFI V8
Vin code: F
compression: 8.4:1
horsepower: 130hp @ 3200rpm (140hp @ 3200rpm 1984-85)
torque: 240 lbs-ft @ 2000rpm (250 lbs-ft @ 1600rpm 1984-85)
Availability: 1983-85

302 CI (5.0L) SEFI V8
Vin code: F
compression: 8.9:1
horsepower: 150hp @ 3200rpm (155hp @ 3400rpm 1988)
torque: 270 lbs-ft @ 2000rpm (265lbs-ft @ 2200rpm 1988)
Availability: 1986-88

255 CI (4.2L) 2 bbl V8
Vin code: D
compression: 8.8:1
horsepower: 115hp @ 3800rpm
torque: 194 lbs-ft @ 2200rpm
Availability: 1980-82

232 CI (3.8L) 2 bbl V6
Vin code: 3
compression: 8.6:1
horsepower: 112hp @ 4000rpm
torque: 175 lbs-ft @ 2000rpm
Availability: 1982-83

232 CI (3.8L) CFI V6
Vin code: 3
compression: 8.6:1
horsepower: 120hp @ 3600rpm
torque: 205 lbs-ft @ 1600rpm
Availability: 1984-87

232 CI (3.8L) SEFI V6
Vin code: 3
compression: 9.0:1
horsepower: 140hp @ 3800rpm
torque: 215 lbs-ft @ 2400rpm
Availability: 1988

200 CI (3.3L) 1bbl I6
Vin code: B, T
compression: 8.6:1
horsepower: 91hp @ 3800rpm
torque: 160 lbs-ft @ 1600rpm
Availability: 1980-82

140 CI (2.3L) MPFI Turbo I4
Vin code: W
compression: 8.0:1
horsepower: 142hp @ 5000rpm (145hp @ 4600 1984)
(155hp @ 4600 1985-86)
torque: 172 lbs-ft @ 3800rpm (180 lbs-ft @ 3600 1984)
(190 lbs-ft @2800rpm 1985-86)
Availability: 1983-86

140 CI (2.3L) MPFI Turbo I4
Vin code: W
compression: 8.0:1
horsepower: 145hp @ 4400rpm
torque: 180 lbs-ft @ 3000rpm
Availability: 1986 Automatic

140 CI (2.3L) MPFI Turbo I4
Vin code: W, (T 1988)
compression: 8.0:1
horsepower: 150hp @ 4400rpm
torque: 200 lbs-ft @ 3000rpm
Availability: 1987-88 Automatic

140 CI (2.3L) MPFI Turbo I4
Vin code: W, (T 1988)
compression: 8.0:1
horsepower: 190hp @ 4600rpm
torque: 240 lbs-ft @ 3400rpm
Availability: 1987-88

[SIZE="4"]1980-88 Cougar[/SIZE]

302 CI (5.0L) 2 bbl V8
Vin code: F
compression: 8.4:1
horsepower: 131hp @ 3600rpm
torque: 231 lbs-ft @ 1600rpm
Availability: 1980-81

302 CI (5.0L) CFI V8
Vin code: F
compression: 8.4:1
horsepower: 130hp @ 3200rpm (140hp @ 3200rpm 1984-85)
torque: 240 lbs-ft @ 2000rpm (250 lbs-ft @ 1600rpm 1984-85)
Availability: 1983-85

302 CI (5.0L) SEFI V8
Vin code: F
compression: 8.9:1
horsepower: 150hp @ 3200rpm (155hp @ 3400rpm 1988)
torque: 270 lbs-ft @ 2000rpm (265lbs-ft @ 2200rpm 1988)
Availability: 1986-88

255 CI (4.2L) 2 bbl V8
Vin code: D
compression: 8.8:1
horsepower: 115hp @ 3800rpm
torque: 194 lbs-ft @ 2200rpm
Availability: 1980-82

232 CI (3.8L) 2 bbl V6
Vin code: 3
compression: 8.6:1
horsepower: 112hp @ 4000rpm
torque: 175 lbs-ft @ 2000rpm
Availability: 1982-83

232 CI (3.8L) CFI V6
Vin code: 3
compression: 8.6:1
horsepower: 120hp @ 3600rpm
torque: 205 lbs-ft @ 1600rpm
Availability: 1984-87

232 CI (3.8L) SEFI V6
Vin code: 3
compression: 9.0:1
horsepower: 140hp @ 3800rpm
torque: 215 lbs-ft @ 2400rpm
Availability: 1988

200 CI (3.3L) 1bbl I6
Vin code: B, T
compression: 8.6:1
horsepower: 91hp @ 3800rpm
torque: 160 lbs-ft @ 1600rpm
Availability: 1980-82

140 CI (2.3L) MPFI Turbo I4
Vin code: W
compression: 8.0:1
horsepower: 145hp @ 4600 (155hp @ 4600 1985-86)
torque: 180 lbs-ft @ 3600 (190 lbs-ft @2800rpm 1985-86)
Availability: 1984-86

140 CI (2.3L) MPFI Turbo I4
Vin code: W
compression: 8.0:1
horsepower: 145hp @ 4400rpm
torque: 180 lbs-ft @ 3000rpm
Availability: 1986 Automatic

[SIZE="4"]1981-82 Granada[/SIZE]

255 CI (4.2L) 2bbl V8
Vin code: D
compression: 8.8:1
horsepower: 115hp @ 3400rpm
torque: 195 lbs-ft @ 2200rpm
Availability: 1981

232 CI (3.8L) 2bbl V6
Vin code: 3
compression: 8.6:1
horsepower: 112hp @ 4000rpm
torque: 175 lbs-ft @ 2000rpm
Availability: 1982

200 CI (3.3L) 1bbl I6
Vin code: B, T
compression: 8.5:1
horsepower: 88hp @ 3800rpm
torque: 154 lbs-ft @ 1400rpm
Availability: 1981-82

140 CI (2.3L) 2bbl I4
Vin code: A
compression: 9.0:1
horsepower: 88hp @ 4600rpm
torque: 119 lbs-ft @ 2600rpm
Availability: 1981-82

[SIZE="4"]1983-86 LTD[/SIZE]

302 CI (5.0L) CFI HO V8
Vin code: M
compression: 8.4:1
horsepower: 165hp @ 3800rpm
torque: 245 lbs-ft @ 2000rpm
Availability: 1984-85 LX and police

232 CI (3.8L) 2bbl V6
Vin code: 3
compression: 8.6:1
horsepower: 110hp @ 3800rpm
torque: 175 lbs-ft @ 2000rpm
Availability: 1983-early 84

232 CI (3.8L) CFI V6
Vin code: 3
compression: 8.6:1
horsepower: 120hp @ 3600rpm
torque: 205 lbs-ft @ 1600rpm
Availability: 1984-86

200 CI (3.3L) 1bbl I6
Vin code: X
compression: 8.5:1
horsepower: 92hp @ 3800rpm
torque: 156 lbs-ft @ 1400rpm
Availability: 1983

140 CI (2.3L) 2bbl I4
Vin code: A
compression: 9.0:1
horsepower: 88hp @ 4000rpm
torque: 122 lbs-ft @ 2400rpm
Availability: 1983-86

140 CI (2.3L) Propane I4
Vin code: 6
compression: 10.0:1
horsepower: 88hp @ 4000rpm
torque: 122 lbs-ft @ 2400rpm
Availability: 1983-85

[SIZE="4"]1983-86 Marquis[/SIZE]

302 CI (5.0L) CFI HO V8
Vin code: M
compression: 8.4:1
horsepower: 165hp @ 3800rpm
torque: 245 lbs-ft @ 2000rpm
Availability: 1984-85 LTS in Canada only

232 CI (3.8L) 2bbl V6
Vin code: 3
compression: 8.6:1
horsepower: 110hp @ 3800rpm
torque: 175 lbs-ft @ 2000rpm
Availability: 1983

232 CI (3.8L) CFI V6
Vin code: 3
compression: 8.6:1
horsepower: 120hp @ 3600rpm
torque: 205 lbs-ft @ 1600rpm
Availability: 1984-86

200 CI (3.3L) 1bbl I6
Vin code: X
compression: 8.5:1
horsepower: 92hp @ 3800rpm
torque: 156 lbs-ft @ 1400rpm
Availability: 1983

140 CI (2.3L) 2bbl I4
Vin code: A
compression: 9.0:1
horsepower: 88hp @ 4000rpm
torque: 122 lbs-ft @ 2400rpm
Availability: 1983-86

140 CI (2.3L) Propane I4
Vin code: 6
compression: 10.0:1
horsepower: 88hp @ 4000rpm
torque: 122 lbs-ft @ 2400rpm
Availability: 1983-85

[SIZE="4"]1982-87 Lincoln Continental[/SIZE]

302 CI (5.0L) 2 bbl V8
Vin code: F
compression: 8.4:1
horsepower: 131hp @ 3400rpm
torque: 229 lbs-ft @ 1200rpm
Availability: 1982

302 CI (5.0L) CFI V8
Vin code: F
compression: 8.4:1
horsepower: 130hp @ 3200rpm (140hp @ 3200rpm 1984-85)
torque: 240 lbs-ft @ 2000rpm (250 lbs-ft @ 1600rpm 1984-85)
Availability: 1983-85

302 CI (5.0L) SEFI V8
Vin code: F
compression: 8.9:1
horsepower: 150hp @ 3200rpm
torque: 270 lbs-ft @ 2000rpm
Availability: 1986-87

232 CI (3.8L) 2bbl V6
Vin code: 3
compression: 8.6:1
horsepower: 112hp @ 4000rpm
torque: 175 lbs-ft @ 2600rpm
Availability: 1982

149 CI (2.4L) BMW Turbo Diesel I6
Vin code: L
compression: 23:1
horsepower: 115hp @ 4800rpm
torque: 155 lbs-ft @ 2400rpm
Availability: 1984-85

[SIZE="4"]1984-92 Lincoln Mark VII[/SIZE]

302 CI (5.0L) CFI V8
Vin code: F
compression: 8.4:1
horsepower: 140hp @ 3200rpm
torque: 250 lbs-ft @ 1600rpm
Availability: 1984-85

302 CI (5.0L) CFI HO V8
Vin code: M
compression: 8.4:1
horsepower: 180hp @ 4200rpm
torque: 260 lbs-ft @ 2600rpm
Availability: 1985 LSC only

302 CI (5.0L) SEFI V8
Vin code: F
compression: 8.9:1
horsepower: 150hp @ 3200rpm
torque: 270 lbs-ft @ 2000rpm
Availability: 1986-87

302 CI (5.0L) SEFI HO V8
Vin code: M
compression: 9.2:1
horsepower: 200hp @ 4000rpm
torque: 285 lbs-ft @ 3000rpm
Availability: 1986-87 LSC only

302 CI (5.0L) SEFI HO V8
Vin code: E
compression: 9.0:1
horsepower: 225hp @ 4400rpm
torque: 300 lbs-ft @ 3000rpm
Availability: 1988-92

149 CI (2.4L) BMW Turbo Diesel I6
Vin code: L
compression: 23:1
horsepower: 115hp @ 4800rpm
torque: 155 lbs-ft @ 2400rpm
Availability: 1984-85

[SIZE="4"]1994-04 Fox 4 Mustang[/SIZE]

302 CI (5.0L) SEFI HO V8
Vin code: T
compression: 9.0:1
horsepower: 215hp @ 4200rpm
torque: 285 lbs-ft @ 4000rpm
Availability: 1994-95

302 CI (5.0L) SEFI Cobra V8
Vin code: D
compression: 9.0:1
horsepower: 240hp @ 4800rpm
torque: 280 lbs-ft @ 4000rpm
Availability: 1994-95 Cobra

281 CI (4.6L) SEFI SOHC V8
Vin code: X
compression: 9.0:1
horsepower: 215hp @ 4400rpm (225hp @ 4750rpm 1998)
torque: 285 lbs-ft @ 4800rpm (290 lbs-ft @ 3500rpm 1998)
Availability: 1996-98

281 CI (4.6L) SEFI DOHC Cobra V8
Vin code: V
compression: 9.8:1
horsepower: 305hp @ 5800rpm
torque: 300 lbs-ft @ 4800rpm
Availability: 1996-98

281 CI (4.6L) SEFI SOHC V8
Vin code: X
compression: 9.0:1
horsepower: 260hp @ 5250rpm (265hp @ 5000rpm Bullitt)
torque: 302 lbs-ft @ 4000rpm (305 lbs-ft @ 4000rpm Bullitt)
Availability: 1999-04

281 CI (4.6L) SEFI DOHC Cobra V8
Vin code: V
compression: 9.8:1
horsepower: 320hp @ 6000rpm
torque: 317 lbs-ft @ 4750rpm
Availability: 1999 and 2001

281 CI (4.6L) SEFI DOHC Mach 1 V8
Vin code: R
compression: 10.1:1
horsepower: 305hp @ 6000rpm
torque: 320 lbs-ft @ 4250rpm
Availability: 2003-04 Mach 1

281 CI (4.6L) Supercharged DOHC Cobra V8
Vin code: Y
compression: 8.5:1
horsepower: 390hp @ 6000rpm
torque: 390 lbs-ft @ 3500rpm
Availability: 2003-04 Cobra

232 CI (3.8L) SEFI V6
Vin code: 4
compression: 9.0:1
horsepower: 145hp @ 4000rpm (150hp @ 4000rpm 1997-98 )
torque: 215 lbs-ft @ 2500rpm (215 lbs-ft @ 2750rpm 1997-98 )
Availability: 1994-98

232 CI (3.8L) SEFI V6
Vin code: 4
compression: 9.4:1
horsepower: 190hp @ 5250rpm
torque: 220 lbs-ft @ 2750rpm
Availability: 1999-04
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Lounge / R&S Salvage in Moffett, OK
My dad took some pics while he was hunting some parts for my Cougar so I thought I'd share.











































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T-Bird/Cougar Parts & Cars WANTED / Need help finding Regatta Blue Arm Rests
I've exhausted my resources. I've checked the junkyards here and couldn't find any good ones. My dad could only find tan in Oklahoma so I'm hoping someone here has a spare set or knows where some are that aren't broken. My driver's side is gone and the passenger side is broken so I need both. They're for a 1986 Cougar GS with blue interior. Just let me know what you have, thanks. They ship to 38501.
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User Rides / Just brought home an '86 Cougar!
5.0, white with blue interior 112,xxx miles. Runs and drives good, got it for $1200.

It needs a bath and polishing very badly, it was sitting under a tree for a while.



Town Coupe' carriage roof GAAH! :yuck:
Is there an easy way to remove this thing!? There isn't is there lol.


At least I can replace the wire hubcaps lol.




Gonna need driver's armrest, dash cap, and a serious cleaning lol.
















Engine is filthy.
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T-Bird/Cougar Parts & Cars WANTED / Looking for a fox Thunderbird or Cougar
I'm in college so I don't have a lot of cash, but I have some cash saved. I'm looking for any year as long as it's a 302 or 5.0, a decent driver without rust issues. I have up to 2000 to spend. So if there's anyone relatively close looking to sell let me know, thanks.
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Lounge / Die Cast Thread
I can't find the old die cast thread, so here's a new one.  :hick:

Here's some of my Thunderbirds and Cougars.

































The rear tires rub on the Dan Gurney Cougar. :p