[jrb23]

Aside from the wheels and brakes what are the differences.

 

[birdofprey]

some differences

The optional Sport Package gave the TBird better handling through bigger wheels, wider tires and a somewhat stiffer suspension. And of course a fancy script Sport badge.

In 1996 there's only one Thunderbird model -- the LX. The Super Coupe and its supercharged V6 engine were discontinued.

The optional 4.6-liter V8 had some revisions to the intake; although its horsepower remained at 205 a lower-ratio gearing improved acceleration from a standstill.

 

[Mod'D97LX]

I believe the sport has larger sway bars as well

 

[AverageJoe]

The redesigned 96-97 intake leaves the hp at 205 but adds 15lb-ft of torque more, whic erally helps accel from a standstill.

 

[WhiteBird101]

The optional 4.6-liter V8 had some revisions to the intake; although its horsepower remained at 205 a lower-ratio gearing improved acceleration from a standstill.

Remember however, that the '94-'95's also had the option of this ratio. they aren't exactly slouches

 

[AverageJoe]

Remember however, that the '94-'95's also had the option of this ratio. they aren't exactly slouches

True, while most came with 3.08 open differential, but mine for example has 3.27 Trac-Loc according to the AX code on the driver's side door frame sticker.

 

[ruffledfeathers]

That explains it

That is why im getting out ran by 96&7 birds
i can hang topend but up till about 70 the stay
about 1/2 carlength ahead
just enuff for their gfriends to laugh

 

[ruffledfeathers]

oh yea

the gears and chip are going in this weekend
maf next wed.
the man himself dennis r is installing them