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BM's 88 Cougar build

Reply #150 –
No updates, I've been focused on getting my new truck running good enough to insure it and tag it. I had it running good (it had a problem revving) but when I came back to it after the storm it started fouling the plugs. I pulled the plugs and three of them had oil on them. So Im going to pull the upper and valve cover to replace the valve seals then Im going to get it legal. I do have great news though. I just got another raise ($8 in four months) so Im moving into a three bedroom house with "wait for it" a TWO CAR GARAGE!!!! And if the over time keeps coming in Ill be able to do some more to the Cougar. I need to rebuild the rearend and I might need a distributor. It has a intermitting problem, sometimes its fast and sometimes it feels like the timing isnt advancing like it should.
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 #151 –
Congrats on the raise. I have a distributor if you need it. Works great. Yours for shipping charges. Needs the module and cap.
'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 #152 –
Thanks Vinnie, I'll let you know.
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 #153 –
It's been awhile since I've been around. I moved into my new house and I just got the internet going. I havent got my truck on the road yet, the valves got stuck open and it bent three push rods. I just got the push rods today so I'll pull the head to do a valve job and mill it this weekend. I put some 235/60s on the back of the Cougar today too. She had a hell of a time hooking with the 215s. There are black marks in the street out front about a 100 feet long from pulling out of the driveway and flooring it. She really hauls now with the motor broke in. I cant wait to put the 3.45s back in with a fresh posi and bearings. I should get to it soon, I'm going to order new bearings for the rear real soon. It's so awesome that my job is working out so well. Im getting around 8-16 hours of over time almost every week. Two weeks ago I got 59 hours of over time (Im still hurting). So now Im finally getting to work on my 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 #154 –
I'm glad to hear things are working out so well, and the Cougar is getting some love. Keep us posted. Are you going to be a regular with us again?
'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 #155 –
Quote from: vinnietbird;371160
I'm glad to hear things are working out so well, and the Cougar is getting some love. Keep us posted. Are you going to be a regular with us again?

 
Yup. I dont like the tires I got yesterday. The side walls are too soft. I can feel the rear fishtall going down the interstate like they're drag tires. It might be the wind but I dont like it.
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 #156 –
Glad to hear the job is working out for you! It's a drag to not be home to play, but nice to have some cash when you are home!

What brand tire did you get?:burnout:

BM's 88 Cougar build

Reply #157 –
Pepboy special, futura GLS, 235/60-15. $95 each. I wanted BFG radial T/As but they were a pain to find and they were $120 each. I didnt want to spend that much when I plan on getting 17s in about six months. I've used GLSs on my ranger and they worked great, so I dont no why they're so loose on my car when it has a much tighter suspension.
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 #158 –
Do they have enough air in them? Maybe the wheels need to be tightened. I had a '79 XR-7 and when the rear would sway, lug nuts were loose. I never did figure out why they kept backing off. Got rid of it before it killed me. Wish I had kept it now.
'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 #159 –
The lug nuts are tight and the tires have 33 pounds in them. I think its the sidewalls. You can push the rear side to side and see the sidewalls flex. I might pump the tires up to 35-36 pounds and see if it helps.
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 #160 –
Take them back before you put alot of miles on them. There might be a flaw in them. It's worth a shot.

BM's 88 Cougar build

Reply #161 –
Well, the F-150 isnt going to work out. Im not going to pull the head. The valve are free now so Im going to put the new push rods in and get rid of it or give it back to the guy I bought it from. It has title issues that I want no part of. But I did buy a 90 Ranger, 2.3, 5spd, A/C, and P/S with 117,000 miles. I payed too much for it but its really nice inside and out and runs great which is a plus. Im so tried of buying projects, Im so glad I finally have something that doesnt need something. I'll try to post pictures tomorrow, I should be picking it up from the dealer tomorrow.

P.S. I cant wait to get good MPG again!!!!!
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 #162 –
I finally got around to swapping the throttle lever from the HO TB to the Explorer TB and got it installed today, WOW! what a difference. If I would have known I would done it sooner.
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 #163 –
Glad you got the t-body done, but it really wan't a secret that the Explorer 65mm upgrade was a good one. LOL.
'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 #164 –
I know, its just been hard to have time to work on it. I've been working alot of over time. This has motivated me, I cant wait to get the 3.45s and posi back in. With the gears, shift kit, and exhaust done, I bet she'll fly. Compared to the SO anyways. I better keep street tires on it or the 7.5 wont stand a chance. I also think an electric fan is in the near future. The next step will be installing the gears. I plan on getting all new bearing, seal, and shims for christmas and maybe a shift kit if theres enough money left over after I take care of the kids and wife.
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.