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General => General Fox T-Bird/Cougar Discussion => Topic started by: LSX on February 04, 2006, 04:08:09 PM

Title: Weight Distribution?
Post by: LSX on February 04, 2006, 04:08:09 PM
Anyone know what the weight distribution is on our cars.

Specifically 87-88 Cougars with a 5.0 S.O.
Title: Weight Distribution?
Post by: Red_LX on February 04, 2006, 05:01:26 PM
The old magazine articles I read list the '87 turbo coupe at 57/43...I figure the 5.0 cars are probably close to that.
Title: Weight Distribution?
Post by: Haystack on February 05, 2006, 11:41:05 AM
I doubt that, I dont have exact numbers, but I would guess closer to 70/30
Title: Weight Distribution?
Post by: EricCoolCats on February 05, 2006, 01:43:32 PM
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I doubt that, I dont have exact numbers, but I would guess closer to 70/30


So....you're saying the back half of the car isn't nearly as heavy as the front? That all the weight is in the engine? Please, share your insight. :hick:
Title: Weight Distribution?
Post by: Red_LX on February 05, 2006, 02:58:27 PM
70/30??  dude, it's not a frickin FWD!
Title: Weight Distribution?
Post by: V8Demon on February 05, 2006, 03:13:02 PM
Heck a new F-150 has a 57/43 weight distribution.  I doubt our cars are 70/30:rolleyes:
Title: Weight Distribution?
Post by: Thunder Chicken on February 06, 2006, 11:50:33 PM
I would imagine a Cougar would probably be more balanced than a Thunderbird - their longer roof makes 'em look more butt-heavy, anyway...
Title: Weight Distribution?
Post by: Ifixyawata on February 07, 2006, 12:19:31 AM
90/10 My car is plastic from the front doors back.
Title: Weight Distribution?
Post by: Chuck W on February 07, 2006, 12:20:07 AM
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I doubt that, I dont have exact numbers, but I would guess closer to 70/30

(http://www.fullvoidstudios.com/phpBB2/images/smiles/rofl_boom.gif)

Try again.


Now, it's apples to oranges, but my '83 Tbird was 54/46 the last time I 4-corner weighed it. :hick:
Title: Weight Distribution?
Post by: Haystack on February 07, 2006, 08:31:45 PM
well that is what I thought it was. Lemme check my papers, I had the front and the back weighed once.
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