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BM's 88 Cougar build

Reply #15 –
Well it seems like everytime I think that I'm going to be able to work on my car something happens and I get delayed. Loving to work on my car and not being able can get depressing sometimes. I going to try to follow Vinnies advice and start trading and saleing parts. What I really need to do is rebuild my engine. It is starting to leak worse. I would just reseal the motor but its got some piston slap now. My baby is falling apart.
88 Cougar LS 5.0 .030 over, ported E7s with GT40 valves & trickflow springs, Proform roller rockers, HO cam, removed air silencer, K&N filter, smog pump delete, 2.25" dual flowmasters, Pacestter H-pipe & headers, HO computer, 65mm TB, Explorer intake, 19# injecters, 3.45s, rebuilt posi, and TCI shift kit.

BM's 88 Cougar build

Reply #16 –
Will now that the cougar has been called back to DD duty and gas prices are climbing, I desided to change the 3.45 gears back to 2.73. I took the posi out too. I reset the economy gauge on the way home and now Im averageing 18 mpg, thats a 5 mpg improvement. I have also desided to start donating plasma (they pay $50 each time). Im going to use that money to get a timing set, oil pump, gasket set, and heater core. Im not going to do any performance stuff yet just patching it up for now. Maybe after I join the army I'll be able to do what I want with the cougar.
88 Cougar LS 5.0 .030 over, ported E7s with GT40 valves & trickflow springs, Proform roller rockers, HO cam, removed air silencer, K&N filter, smog pump delete, 2.25" dual flowmasters, Pacestter H-pipe & headers, HO computer, 65mm TB, Explorer intake, 19# injecters, 3.45s, rebuilt posi, and TCI shift kit.

BM's 88 Cougar build

Reply #17 –
They pay you 50 per visit there? Here they give you 30...
-'88 Tbird 3.8
-2012 Altima 2.5 BASE. 
[SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

Future: Budget 5.0 300 HP.

BM's 88 Cougar build

Reply #18 –
yup.
88 Cougar LS 5.0 .030 over, ported E7s with GT40 valves & trickflow springs, Proform roller rockers, HO cam, removed air silencer, K&N filter, smog pump delete, 2.25" dual flowmasters, Pacestter H-pipe & headers, HO computer, 65mm TB, Explorer intake, 19# injecters, 3.45s, rebuilt posi, and TCI shift kit.

BM's 88 Cougar build

Reply #19 –
What does it entail to donate plasma?

BM's 88 Cougar build

Reply #20 –
I assume it's the same as donating blood. I havent done it yet. I'm going to look into it today, Ill get back to ya.
88 Cougar LS 5.0 .030 over, ported E7s with GT40 valves & trickflow springs, Proform roller rockers, HO cam, removed air silencer, K&N filter, smog pump delete, 2.25" dual flowmasters, Pacestter H-pipe & headers, HO computer, 65mm TB, Explorer intake, 19# injecters, 3.45s, rebuilt posi, and TCI shift kit.

BM's 88 Cougar build

Reply #21 –
Quote from: jpc647;349249
What does it entail to donate plasma?

A really long wait and a needle in your arm....
FOXLESS!!

1994 Lincoln Mark VIII

BM's 88 Cougar build

Reply #22 –
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I reset the economy gauge on the way home and now Im averageing 18 mpg, thats a 5 mpg improvement.

...and is on the low side still if most of your driving is highway IMO....
-- 05 Mustang GT-Whipplecharged !!
--87 5.0 Trick Flow Heads & Intake - Custom Cam - Many other goodies...3100Lbs...Low12's!

BM's 88 Cougar build

Reply #23 –
Ya, it needs a timing chain pretty bad. 169K on the stock chain. I've had to advance the timing three time in the last 60K and aleast 6-8* each time. I've checked the TPS voltage and replace a few other sensors and it still gets py milage. I think it might need o2 sensors but it just runs too good and it doesnt smoke so Im a little confused with the MPG. OH and there are no vacuum leaks eather.
88 Cougar LS 5.0 .030 over, ported E7s with GT40 valves & trickflow springs, Proform roller rockers, HO cam, removed air silencer, K&N filter, smog pump delete, 2.25" dual flowmasters, Pacestter H-pipe & headers, HO computer, 65mm TB, Explorer intake, 19# injecters, 3.45s, rebuilt posi, and TCI shift kit.

BM's 88 Cougar build

Reply #24 –
Well the gas mileage is back where it was with 3.45s and now its starting to act up. Its starting to buck and sputter when its cold. It also doesnt a little when its warm, but only at lower RPM. I dont know what Im gonna do with this car.
88 Cougar LS 5.0 .030 over, ported E7s with GT40 valves & trickflow springs, Proform roller rockers, HO cam, removed air silencer, K&N filter, smog pump delete, 2.25" dual flowmasters, Pacestter H-pipe & headers, HO computer, 65mm TB, Explorer intake, 19# injecters, 3.45s, rebuilt posi, and TCI shift kit.

BM's 88 Cougar build

Reply #25 –
Didn't you say it needs a timing chain? Put one on then go from there.
'88 Sport--T-5,MGW shifter,Trick Flow R intake,Ed Curtis cam,Trick Flow heads,Scorpion rockers,75mm Accufab t-body,3G,mini starter,Taurus fan,BBK long tube headers,O/R H-Pipe, Flowamaster Super 44's, deep and deeper Cobra R wheels, Mass Air and 24's,8.8 with 3.73's,140 mph speedo,Mach 1 chin spoiler,SN-95 springs,CHE control arms,aluminum drive shaft and a lot more..

BM's 88 Cougar build

Reply #26 –
Quote from: vinnietbird;349586
Didn't you say it needs a timing chain? Put one on then go from there.

 
Im going to. I worked a deal with my parents so they're going to buy a timing set and full gasket set for me.
It's really weird though, all I did was drive it about 20 miles and now it doesnt buck or sputter anymore. I let the car cool off and it does'nt do it when it cold either. I think I might have a TPS getting ready to go bad.
88 Cougar LS 5.0 .030 over, ported E7s with GT40 valves & trickflow springs, Proform roller rockers, HO cam, removed air silencer, K&N filter, smog pump delete, 2.25" dual flowmasters, Pacestter H-pipe & headers, HO computer, 65mm TB, Explorer intake, 19# injecters, 3.45s, rebuilt posi, and TCI shift kit.
 

BM's 88 Cougar build

Reply #27 –
Do you have a warm dry place to work? If not,wait til you find one. Keep us posted on the results and good luck.
'88 Sport--T-5,MGW shifter,Trick Flow R intake,Ed Curtis cam,Trick Flow heads,Scorpion rockers,75mm Accufab t-body,3G,mini starter,Taurus fan,BBK long tube headers,O/R H-Pipe, Flowamaster Super 44's, deep and deeper Cobra R wheels, Mass Air and 24's,8.8 with 3.73's,140 mph speedo,Mach 1 chin spoiler,SN-95 springs,CHE control arms,aluminum drive shaft and a lot more..

BM's 88 Cougar build

Reply #28 –
I have a cold dry place to work, with all the tools I'll need. I hope to have the timing chain and oil pan gasket done by the middle of next week. I'll keep yall posted.
88 Cougar LS 5.0 .030 over, ported E7s with GT40 valves & trickflow springs, Proform roller rockers, HO cam, removed air silencer, K&N filter, smog pump delete, 2.25" dual flowmasters, Pacestter H-pipe & headers, HO computer, 65mm TB, Explorer intake, 19# injecters, 3.45s, rebuilt posi, and TCI shift kit.

BM's 88 Cougar build

Reply #29 –
I got my timing set, oil & filter, and conversion set today. I had to order the conversion set but it'll be here tomorrow. I talked to a freind that owns a shop, he's going to let me use his lift tomorrow as long as I help him assemble a SB chevy. He's got heat too.
88 Cougar LS 5.0 .030 over, ported E7s with GT40 valves & trickflow springs, Proform roller rockers, HO cam, removed air silencer, K&N filter, smog pump delete, 2.25" dual flowmasters, Pacestter H-pipe & headers, HO computer, 65mm TB, Explorer intake, 19# injecters, 3.45s, rebuilt posi, and TCI shift kit.