70 Turbo Cougar

[705.0Merc]

Fast forward 23 years of life since I bought the car and I am back on the Cougar. I have been around here for a while off and on, time to make a build thread. Building it to do everything good enough, drag racing, handling and cruising.

Everything I have done over the last 20 years.
89 5.0 stock bottom end, high miles, forged pistons.
CNC'd stock heads,
Steeda No 18 cam , .510,.510 280/286 112 lobe sep w/ 1.7's
Performer rpm, Torquer, Victor depending on hood clearance.
Installing Aces Killshot TBI as we speak.
Tanks efi tank ptfe -06 lines, 340lph pump
Master power T70 turbo, 9psi
3 inch downpipe split to 2, 2 1/2" Jones Max flow out the back
Tremec 3550 5 speed with Hayes clutch
Ford 9 inch trac loc 3.25
Unisteer manual steering rack
Cobra 13 inch front brakes
Shelby 1 inch a arm drop, 620 front springs, 1 inch sway bar
5 leaf rear springs
17x9 Cobra r
255/40/17
315/35/17

[705.0Merc]

[705.0Merc]

Winter plans:
Repair back window rust and surrounding areas
Body work
Epoxy prime, temperature permitting
Get it running with Aces Killshot TBI
Install 18 ga back seat trunk divider
Seal rear tray for safety and speakers
Install sound deadening
Install hood heat extractor louvers, 2 maybe 3
Fix exhaust leaks

[badbu68]

Looks like you got a solid start and a full plan. Keep up the good work!

[NASTY-LSX]

Looks good. I love that body style. I bet its lots of fun!

[705.0Merc]

Ha thanks. Here is some rust repair. Pulled the back window and began cutting and welding.

[705.0Merc]

I removed the drip rails years ago. Cut off a little too much. Had some repairs. I can't figure out how to post pics in order.....

[705.0Merc]

Just did the driver side door rust repair.

[705.0Merc]

I installed the Aces Killshot. Need to get vacume lines and a battery. I installed a no name fuel pressure regulator with the ptfe fuel lines for the needed 43 psi. This has -06 feed and return lines. A little more work before I can start it. I mounted the computer behind the dash.

[andrewb70]

Curious to see how that Aces EFI works for you.

Andrew

[Cramer4918]

Keep up the progress!

I have never heard of Aces FI. I'm interested to see how it compares to the FiTech and Holley.

[ryeguy2006a]

Great project! Nice to see it staying a driver while you fix it. Curious about the Aces EFI as well.

[705.0Merc]

I finally welded in the trunk divider. I painted the hard to reach areas before with rustoleum. I had large gaps between the fender wells. A hammer fixed that.

[705.0Merc]

Found some bad front floor pans. Plan to replace the fronts next winter. I would rather drive it while the weather is good.

[705.0Merc]

I installed Tinman subframe connectors. Really nice, I highly recommend.

[705.0Merc]

I installed the Boss 302 shock tower reinforcement plates. I painted with under coating for now. Will re do later.
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[705.0Merc]

My Miller 172 crapped out after owning for 20 yrs. Paid $350 on Craigslist. The wire feed motor failed. Cost $500+. I bought a Hobart 190 on sale for $800. Much nicer. 7 settings instead of4.