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General => User Rides => Topic started by: motorsport007 on August 23, 2010, 03:37:05 AM

Title: 87 Cougar 5.0 HO
Post by: motorsport007 on August 23, 2010, 03:37:05 AM
being a bit partial to these cars, I had to save this 87
from getting trashed.
Its a 1 owner 87 5.0 , 89k orig miles, Tucson car, no rust.
factory paint, but very faded on top, but other then that, nice driver.
Classic Silver charcoal with Red interior and digital dash.
Title: 87 Cougar 5.0 HO
Post by: Beau on August 23, 2010, 05:44:18 AM
good score, great potential.
Any engine and interior shots?
Title: 87 Cougar 5.0 HO
Post by: vinnietbird on August 23, 2010, 08:12:47 AM
Great foundation to build up.As far as being an H.O car,did you do the conversion? More pics.
Title: 87 Cougar 5.0 HO
Post by: motorsport007 on August 23, 2010, 10:22:30 AM
they came stock with the 5.0 EFI motor
a slightly detuned version of the Mustang HO motor.
Title: 87 Cougar 5.0 HO
Post by: motorsport007 on August 23, 2010, 10:23:52 AM
a few more shots
Ill have a motor shot tonite
Title: 87 Cougar 5.0 HO
Post by: Loaded87IROC on August 23, 2010, 11:07:46 AM
The Cougars and Thunderbirds did not have a HO engine from the factory.  They had a 150 horsepower standard outpout (SO) engine while the Mustang had the 225 horsepower HO version.  Way more than "slightly detuned."  The tech article below describes some of the differences.

http://www.coolcats.net/tech/advanced/ho_transplant.html


Still a great find though.  Congrats on the purchase!
Title: 87 Cougar 5.0 HO
Post by: RunninWild on August 23, 2010, 11:38:38 AM
It would've been cool if they came slightly detuned as opposed to incredibly detuned....
Title: 87 Cougar 5.0 HO
Post by: 1WLD BRD on August 23, 2010, 11:47:14 AM
Quote from: motorsport007;333126
they came stock with the 5.0 EFI motor
a slightly detuned version of the Mustang HO motor.




Far from it man, they have the crown vic 302's..  150hp as to a stangs 225hp....  heads are different, cam is different exhaust intake. firing order....  should we continue?
Title: 87 Cougar 5.0 HO
Post by: vinnietbird on August 23, 2010, 12:15:01 PM
H.O power is an afternoon job away.
Title: 87 Cougar 5.0 HO
Post by: Beau on August 23, 2010, 12:26:49 PM
Or if you have an engine hoist and a buddy with a 5.0 Stang....:hick:;)
Title: 87 Cougar 5.0 HO
Post by: 88CougarGT on August 23, 2010, 04:11:12 PM
That looks like Davis-Monthan AFB.  I will keep my eyes peeled for it when I'm there next week.
Title: 87 Cougar 5.0 HO
Post by: motorsport007 on September 01, 2010, 05:12:57 AM
either way, the car has enough power on tap to make as
a good daily driver...
It doesnt have to be Mustang fast, its close enough as is.
If I wanted it really quick Id just add a 100 shot of nitrous
to it :)