Not a Fox Bird or Cougar, but I have a Mark VII that I am working slowly on...1989 5.0 HO currently under major reconstruction.
It's in really rough shape but it's a really cool car, I'd love to have one in really good condition. It would be great cruising at sunset along the beach with the windows and moonroof open and the beautiful sounding 302 roaring away!
Its a 5 speed. I wouldnt even bother if it were an automatic. It has a new IHI turbo, all new AC, new alternator, new tires. All it needs is a paint job, some interior pieces and a wastegate. For $500 its a steal.
Its cool Palmguy. I figured you had decided to keep it. Let me know if you change your mind though.
Engine:
2.3L (2295cc, 140 cu in) 4 cylinder engine
2 valves per cylinder, overhead cam
190 HP when paired with 5 speed trans, 150 HP with automatic trans
8:0:1 compression ratio
bore and stroke: 96.0mm X 79.2mm
MPEFI injection
cooling fan turns on at 221 degrees F
Turbocharger:
1H1RHB-52 turbo with integral waste gate
air to air intercooler, dual active air scoupes on hood
intercooler cools air by ~60% on its way to the cylinder head (denser air=more HP)
Transmission:
short throw trans
top speeds per gear: 1st - 33mph, 2nd - 56 mph, 3rd - 89 mph, 4th - 131 mph, 5th - 143 mph
5 speed manual or 4 speed automatic with overdrive
Gearing:
3:55 final drive ratio with T5 transmission, 3:73 with the A4LD auto transmission
gear ratios: 1st - 3:97, 2nd - 2:34, 3rd - 1:46, 4th - 1:0, 5th -0:0.8
8.8" rear end
Miscellaneous Specs:
wheelbase = 104.2"
length = 202.1"
height = 53.4"
width = 71.1"
front tread = 58.1"
rear tread = 58.5"
trunk volume = 14.6 cu.ft.
fuel capacity = 18.2 gal.
weight = 3415 lbs (3419 lbs with AOD trans)
5 passenger capacity
0.36 Cd drag coefficient
steering: 2.4 turns lock to lock, curb to curb circle = 39.4 ft, 15:0:1 on center rack and pinion
firm suspension settings kick in (in ~40ms) with 0.3g or more cornering or braking, when throttle is floored, when boost exceeds 10 psi, or when speed exceeds 80 mph
Miscellaneous numbers, times, and levels:
1/4 mile - 16.3 seconds @ 84.5 mph
60 mph to 0 mph stopping distance - 138 ft.
0.82 lateral g
700 ft slalom speed average = 61.2 mph
0-30 mph in 2.5 sec, 0-50 mph in 5.9 sec, 0-60 mph in 8.5 sec, 0-70 mph in 11.7 sec, 0-80 mph in 14.5 sec
0-100 ft in 3.2 sec, 0-500 ft in 8.8 sec, 0-1320 ft in 16.3 sec
interior noise: at idle - 54 dBA, 1st gear max - 84 dBA, 70 mph steady - 71 dBA
You guys know I'm working on my bathroom. Instead of it getting my pictures buried in the picture thread, I'd rather them be here for more centralization of posts / searchability.
This date stamp on the picture shows I've been working on this bathroom since September 22 of 2018!
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This thread is to clutter up the misc forum with miscellaneous drivel.
Since we no longer have the feature that was added the last time they fucked up the forum, lets just try it here.
There is a nice SC coming up for auction in Raleigh Dec 6th. I saw the car at the last auction in June, sat in it, etc. It's really in nice, original condition. https://inventory.raleighclassic.com/vehicles/51/1989-ford-thunderbird
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Mine is growing fruit plants / trees. Right now I've got 3 avocado trees, a fig tree, a mango tree, and some pomegranate seeds.
The avocado trees are 6mo, 3mo, and 2mo old. The fig tree is 4mo old, the mango is 1mo old. The pomegranate seeds were just put in last weekend, so they haven't...
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