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Project Black Panther: 1988 3.8L Cougar LS

Reply #105 –
yeah, i'm still working that out....
--SteveN 👍
[thread=28690]1988 Cougar V6[/thread]
2012 F-150 3.7L

Project Black Panther: 1988 3.8L Cougar LS

Reply #106 –
Since the 5.0 and 3.8 use the same bell housing pattern couldn't you use say a T56 that has a 5.0 bell housing?
88 Thunderbird LX: 306, Edelbrock Performer heads, Comp 266HR cam, Edelbrock Performer RPM intake, bunch of other stuff.

Project Black Panther: 1988 3.8L Cougar LS

Reply #107 –
Yeah I spose so  but t56's don't typically rear there big heads for $150 very often... I could be wrong
--SteveN 👍
[thread=28690]1988 Cougar V6[/thread]
2012 F-150 3.7L

Project Black Panther: 1988 3.8L Cougar LS

Reply #108 –
Quote from: sarjxxx;341247
Yeah I spose so  but t56's don't typically rear there big heads for $150 very often... I could be wrong

I haven't seen a T-56 for less than 2K :(
If worms had daggers, birds wouldn't f**k with 'em

Project Black Panther: 1988 3.8L Cougar LS

Reply #109 –
Quote from: Scott D;341264
I haven't seen a T-56 for less than 2K :(

That's less than my AOD cost....
88 Thunderbird LX: 306, Edelbrock Performer heads, Comp 266HR cam, Edelbrock Performer RPM intake, bunch of other stuff.

Project Black Panther: 1988 3.8L Cougar LS

Reply #110 –
Quote from: sarjxxx;341247
Yeah I spose so  but t56's don't typically rear there big heads for $150 very often... I could be wrong

But what good is a $150 m5r2 that generally won't really work with your car anyway? I'm not saying it can't be done/you can't do it, but when you think of the extent of  all that would have to be done to make it fit, along with the headaches that will come with ever having to repair it, you gotta ask yourself "Is it worth it?"
FOXLESS!!

1994 Lincoln Mark VIII

Project Black Panther: 1988 3.8L Cougar LS

Reply #111 –
Forget the SC 5spd idea.  The amount of work kinda makes it impractical.  There are TONS of SN-95 V6 stangs with 5spds in the U-pull its.  Those T-5's are actually a good trans strengthwise.  Keep in mind that with any T-5 flat shifting is your enemy.  Right now im putting approx 400rwhp through my T-5.  There is nothing special done to it other than being a T-5z.  I use the clutch pedal when I shift.  The trans has taken regular abuse at the local racetrack for a year now with no ill effects.
41 Dodge Luxury Liner Sedan
78 F-100 2wd flareside
84Turbo Coupe
84 Thunderbird Élan
85 Thunderbird 3.8
88 Turbo Coupe
88 Mustang GT
90 Stang LX 5.0 5spd
93 F-150 4x4 ext cab
96 Mustang GT
98 Mustang GT
99 SVT Cobra
06 Fusion SEL
14 Fusion Sport

Project Black Panther: 1988 3.8L Cougar LS

Reply #112 –
Quote from: jandmmustangs;341324
There are TONS of SN-95 V6 stangs with 5spds in the U-pull its.
The one I just found the other day is the first one I've seen in 2 years at 4 different yards. And this dude wants $450 for it.
--SteveN 👍
[thread=28690]1988 Cougar V6[/thread]
2012 F-150 3.7L

Project Black Panther: 1988 3.8L Cougar LS

Reply #113 –
I agree.My T-5 takes everything my engine gives it,and have had no issues. I'm sure the Sport is putting out a little more than the 3.8 does,and I think a T-5 will make you happier in the long run.The other tranny may be a good deal to buy (if it's a truly good tranny) and flip it for a profit and buy the T-5 pieces you would need.
'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..

Project Black Panther: 1988 3.8L Cougar LS

Reply #114 –
The V-6 T-5 parts are out there and plentiful. Ebay,the Corral,you just have to put in a little leg work,and be patient.
'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..

Project Black Panther: 1988 3.8L Cougar LS

Reply #115 –
Off the top of my head there are 6 or 7 of them sitting complete in U-Pull it yards local to me.  The price on a 5spd is $75 and if you dont want to get dirty they'll yank it out for you for $35 more
41 Dodge Luxury Liner Sedan
78 F-100 2wd flareside
84Turbo Coupe
84 Thunderbird Élan
85 Thunderbird 3.8
88 Turbo Coupe
88 Mustang GT
90 Stang LX 5.0 5spd
93 F-150 4x4 ext cab
96 Mustang GT
98 Mustang GT
99 SVT Cobra
06 Fusion SEL
14 Fusion Sport

Project Black Panther: 1988 3.8L Cougar LS

Reply #116 –
WC T-5 & A SC 5spd
41 Dodge Luxury Liner Sedan
78 F-100 2wd flareside
84Turbo Coupe
84 Thunderbird Élan
85 Thunderbird 3.8
88 Turbo Coupe
88 Mustang GT
90 Stang LX 5.0 5spd
93 F-150 4x4 ext cab
96 Mustang GT
98 Mustang GT
99 SVT Cobra
06 Fusion SEL
14 Fusion Sport

Project Black Panther: 1988 3.8L Cougar LS

Reply #117 –
The sc tranny's are garbage. I doubt one would last for any length of time behind any kind of real power. There the same tranny's used behind the 5.0 trucks, and those go out all the time.
Quote from: jcassity
I honestly dont think you could exceed the cost of a new car buy installing new *stock* parts everywhere in your coug our tbird. Its just plain impossible. You could revamp the entire drivetrain/engine/suspenstion and still come out ahead.
Hooligans! 
1988 Crown Vic wagon. 120K California car. Wifes grocery getter. (junked)
1987 Ford Thunderbird LX. 5.0. s.o., sn-95 t-5 and an f-150 clutch. Driven daily and going strong.
1986 cougar.
lilsammywasapunkrocker@yahoo.com

Project Black Panther: 1988 3.8L Cougar LS

Reply #118 –
Quote from: jandmmustangs;341348
WC T-5 & A SC 5spd

 
that looks like it would wind up closer to the back seat, not the dash
--SteveN 👍
[thread=28690]1988 Cougar V6[/thread]
2012 F-150 3.7L

Project Black Panther: 1988 3.8L Cougar LS

Reply #119 –
Quote from: jandmmustangs;341345
Off the top of my head there are 6 or 7 of them sitting complete in U-Pull it yards local to me.  The price on a 5spd is $75 and if you dont want to get dirty they'll yank it out for you for $35 more

yeah dude but it has to be from a 94-95 not just any old v6 mustang... but hey, if you can get one of those from that year for $110 mail that sumbitch to me I'll throw it right in.
--SteveN 👍
[thread=28690]1988 Cougar V6[/thread]
2012 F-150 3.7L