few questions April 15, 2009, 03:34:45 PM i'm wanting to take as much weight off the front end of my T-Bird as possible for as little money as possible. i have already:-removed AC including lines and condensor-removed PS-removed all emissions equipment-replaced clutch fan/shroud with electric fani am planning:-aluminum radiator from Advance Auto ($90)-remove swaybar-relocate battery to trunkwhat i am wondering is-how bad handling will be without the swaybar?-if it is safe to use the cheapo battery boxes for boats?my brother has an 88 mustang that handles great without the swaybar, but it is also lowered and my bird isn't (yet). Quote Selected
few questions Reply #1 – April 15, 2009, 06:03:11 PM Unless the car is going to be used only for drag racing I'd keep the sway bar. These cars lean badly enough in turns as it is. Quote Selected
few questions Reply #2 – April 15, 2009, 06:16:03 PM if i lower it, would i need the swaybar? Quote Selected
few questions Reply #3 – April 15, 2009, 09:46:15 PM you're gonna wish you had the swaybar later on i'm sure. weight-loss is good, but unless it's strictly a drag car, not really practical. if you make enough HP, it will make up for the comforts you do keep. Quote Selected
few questions Reply #4 – April 17, 2009, 07:06:45 AM well i dont have the links on my laptop but to save weight... fiberglass front end :-D well they are 83-86 tbird front ends but 4 eyes are better ;-) Quote Selected
few questions Reply #5 – April 17, 2009, 07:46:50 AM Quote from: the_intimidator03;267852well i dont have the links on my laptop but to save weight... fiberglass front end :-D well they are 83-86 tbird front ends but 4 eyes are better ;-)Welll you would be right, 4 eyes are beeter, they loook cooler!!!!!But i didnt know anyone made F/G front clips................ Quote Selected
few questions Reply #6 – April 17, 2009, 10:18:05 PM ill see what i can do for a link on fg front end Quote Selected
few questions Reply #7 – April 17, 2009, 10:50:16 PM removing the front bumper reinforcement will save some weight, too. and a fiberglass hood. Quote Selected
few questions Reply #8 – April 17, 2009, 11:04:47 PM Why are you taking weight off the front end only? Quote Selected
few questions Reply #9 – April 17, 2009, 11:30:16 PM Quote from: daminc;267988Why are you taking weight off the front end only?I would only assume to make the front to rear weight ratio close to 50/50 as you can for handling. Then you get that four wheel drift not the front sticking and the rear coming around. Trust me alot like my turbo coupe. Other than that in Drag to help the front in come up and plant more weight on the rear for traction. Then there is that HP to weight ratio to consider too. Quote Selected
few questions Reply #10 – April 18, 2009, 12:06:13 AM I did something similar to a TC...http://foxtbirdcougarforums.com/showthread.php?t=8418&highlight=weight+loss Quote Selected
few questions Reply #11 – April 18, 2009, 12:15:54 AM well folks... took some searching but i have found fiberglass thunderbird front ends for 83-86 AND 87-88 folks... so you are in luck http://hairyglass.com/thunderbird.htmli hope this gets your intrest Quote Selected
few questions Reply #12 – April 18, 2009, 01:27:51 AM PMGR starter.....around 15 pounds saved IIRC.Aluminum heads....'bout 50 pounds.Gonna need some different springs up front unless you're going for the Gasser look... Quote Selected
few questions Reply #13 – April 18, 2009, 10:14:12 AM Quote from: daminc;267988Why are you taking weight off the front end only?weight transfer. Quote Selected
few questions Reply #14 – April 18, 2009, 10:57:51 AM That is some really cool f/g stuff, too bad no 88 cougar!!!!! guess its time to go 4 eyes or tc!!! Quote Selected
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