Project? TBird SC vs. Monte SS

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Whichever you can get your hands on first/cheapest. I'm fortunate enough to have both the SC and a GM G-body. The SC is a great fun car but can get on the expensive side in a hurry just for maintenance costs. Even though there were quite a few of them made not a lot of people seem to know about them, henceforth parts can be a little hard to comeby sometimes. I had to order the water pump for mine. Thanks to intercooler tubes it's a PITA to change the plugs on them; under the car unless you're skinny enough to snake your arms between the fenderwell and the motor. The 5spd (Mazda M5OD R2) isn't the best in the world (a little truckish) but will handle the power and any you may add. 2nd gear synchros are notorious for going out. Check the rear diff for worn differential bushings, another common problem. The intercoolers are sufficient for stock but any more than a couple extra pounds of boost and you'll need either: 1) doube IC, 2) IC fan or 3) FMIC. The rears for the SC's actually are pretty strong even being IRS (8.8" center section) with some guys with the better built cars (400+ HP) still using stock halfshafts. There's a LOT more about the cars to find out and play with but I can't think of it all. Check this site out for more info: www.SCCOA.com : SuperCoupe Club of America.

I love my Thunderbird for an everyday beat around fun car but I can't wait till I get started on my '87 442....then it's bye bye Thunderbird.