ProTouring442
06-11-2009, 05:46 AM
I'd build a Fox-bodied Bird (big surprise, right). Do a pro-charged 347 stroker with a six speed. Bolt in the Cobra IRS and Cobra brakes, like mine. Do coilovers, or Air-Ride and you're all set.
To get started on a budget, throw in a stock 5.0/5spd combo from a Mustang. It all bolts right in. Bolt-ons to make a 5.0 scream are endless.
The Mustang 8.8 rear bolts right in, but is 1.5" narrower than the T-Bird rear. It provides added strength, Traction Loc and more room for more rear tire.
Grab a set of spindles, axles and brakes from an SN95 Mustang. They go for like 250.00 at the junkyard. Now you have 5 lug four wheel disc. From there, when you have a few bucks, you can upgrade the rotors and calipers to Cobra spec.
Some subframe connectors from the Mustang fit, but you'll need to check on which ones. To be safe, Maximum Motorsports makes T-Bird specific connectors. In fact, Maximum Motorsports makes a lot of T-Bird parts. I'm running Mustang upper and lower rear control arms. You need the adjustable ones to get your pinion angle right.
Mustang springs and struts bolt right on, but you need a special bracket to make Mustang rear shocks work. No biggie, just use T-Bird rear shocks instead.
Mustang headers and H-pipe will work, but you need to have tailpipes made, as the Bird is longer than the Mustang.
Check out this blown small block '88 TurboCoupe...
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gif
Hello everyone. I stumbled onto your site looking for a wheel that would be right for my T-Bird. Wow! I love this place!
I'll start with the T-Bird...
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gif
It's a 5.0 car that I originally put together in the very early 90s. It's been dormant for a while and it desperately needs updating. The things you are doing here with your cars are exactly what I have in mind. I have a thread in the wheel and tire section looking for opinions on rims. If you think you know what would look right on it, please let me know.
So I just picked up a decent 1988 Thunderbird Turbo Coupe... Where can I read about all you have done to your T-bird?
Anyone else is free to chime in as well. This will be my DD, but with a PT twist.
Shiny Side Up!
Bill
To get started on a budget, throw in a stock 5.0/5spd combo from a Mustang. It all bolts right in. Bolt-ons to make a 5.0 scream are endless.
The Mustang 8.8 rear bolts right in, but is 1.5" narrower than the T-Bird rear. It provides added strength, Traction Loc and more room for more rear tire.
Grab a set of spindles, axles and brakes from an SN95 Mustang. They go for like 250.00 at the junkyard. Now you have 5 lug four wheel disc. From there, when you have a few bucks, you can upgrade the rotors and calipers to Cobra spec.
Some subframe connectors from the Mustang fit, but you'll need to check on which ones. To be safe, Maximum Motorsports makes T-Bird specific connectors. In fact, Maximum Motorsports makes a lot of T-Bird parts. I'm running Mustang upper and lower rear control arms. You need the adjustable ones to get your pinion angle right.
Mustang springs and struts bolt right on, but you need a special bracket to make Mustang rear shocks work. No biggie, just use T-Bird rear shocks instead.
Mustang headers and H-pipe will work, but you need to have tailpipes made, as the Bird is longer than the Mustang.
Check out this blown small block '88 TurboCoupe...
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gif
Hello everyone. I stumbled onto your site looking for a wheel that would be right for my T-Bird. Wow! I love this place!
I'll start with the T-Bird...
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gif
It's a 5.0 car that I originally put together in the very early 90s. It's been dormant for a while and it desperately needs updating. The things you are doing here with your cars are exactly what I have in mind. I have a thread in the wheel and tire section looking for opinions on rims. If you think you know what would look right on it, please let me know.
So I just picked up a decent 1988 Thunderbird Turbo Coupe... Where can I read about all you have done to your T-bird?
Anyone else is free to chime in as well. This will be my DD, but with a PT twist.
Shiny Side Up!
Bill