Project Black Panther: 1988 3.8L Cougar LS

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Project Black Panther: 1988 3.8L Cougar LS

Reply #210 – February 12, 2011, 09:06:15 PM

OH, the throttle body connector. Gotcha, and, I was typing all that and was thinking "5.0" the whole time. You's doing a 3.8. Holy . My head has been removed from my butt, I can think clearly now.LOL. Have you checked Ebay? I'm gonna go look right now.

Project Black Panther: 1988 3.8L Cougar LS

Reply #211 – February 12, 2011, 10:24:26 PM

Quote from: sarjxxx;352755

******sigh********

So I've pretty much accomplished nothing today. Due partly to my own laziness, partly to a lack of proper planning, and partly to cirspoogestances beyond my control.

Shoot, even I got SOMETHING done today! Heck I even posted pictures! :D

Project Black Panther: 1988 3.8L Cougar LS

Reply #212 – February 12, 2011, 11:00:54 PM

Quote from: vinnietbird;352766

OH, the throttle body connector. Gotcha, and, I was typing all that and was thinking "5.0" the whole time. You's doing a 3.8. Holy . My head has been removed from my butt, I can think clearly now.LOL. Have you checked Ebay? I'm gonna go look right now.

heh cmon man all those engine pics.... you should know that LMAO

no, haven't checked ebay. I think I can get one on here if I need to. I'm pretty sure I'll be able to get that one from the other car at the yard. I'm gonna check that first.

Project Black Panther: 1988 3.8L Cougar LS

Reply #213 – February 12, 2011, 11:40:52 PM

Yeah Steve you better be carefull when you're working under there. And I would defenately use jack stands! I was using a scissor jack once while changing the front brakes and the car ended up falling. Luckily my legs weren't under it, I was alone then and would've been stuck until my neighbor would've gotten home. Jack stands are alot safer.

Project Black Panther: 1988 3.8L Cougar LS

Reply #214 – February 12, 2011, 11:56:21 PM

So when are you dropping a HO 5.0 into this panther, dude?

Project Black Panther: 1988 3.8L Cougar LS

Reply #215 – February 13, 2011, 01:55:18 AM

right after you complete that two-cylinder bolt-on and beat me with it;)

Project Black Panther: 1988 3.8L Cougar LS

Reply #216 – February 13, 2011, 07:15:40 AM

Quote from: sarjxxx;352771

heh cmon man all those engine pics.... you should know that LMAO

no, haven't checked ebay. I think I can get one on here if I need to. I'm pretty sure I'll be able to get that one from the other car at the yard. I'm gonna check that first.

I know, I know. I was just in the clouds apparently. I'm glad you have helpers for the job. I always hated swapping out those AOD's. The T-5....not so bad. As far as floor shifted V-6 cars go, I saw only one in my life. It was either an '87 or '88 that I almost bought a few years back. I wish i would have. Very oddball car.

Project Black Panther: 1988 3.8L Cougar LS

Reply #217 – February 13, 2011, 11:28:13 AM

I know what you mean man. As far as I care, the worst part is the fluid changes. Nothing worse than ATF:yuck:. Worst automotive fluid ever. Except for that fishy rear diff fluid.:barf:

Project Black Panther: 1988 3.8L Cougar LS

Reply #218 – February 13, 2011, 07:16:06 PM

Glad to seethat you're tranny is finally going to be coming soon....I can't wait for a ride.

Project Black Panther: 1988 3.8L Cougar LS

Reply #219 – February 13, 2011, 10:15:16 PM

Yes, unfortunately it won't be ready anytime soon. Lack of planning and proper tools/equipment/parts has forced me to put this off for at least tomorrow. And even after that I still have to put exhaust and a tag on it.:rolleyes:

Here are a few teaser pics of what little I did accomplish at least:

Preparing for hole in floor:

Criticing hole in floor:

Trans begging to ride in my car:

yep thats it. :disappoin:shakehead:

Project Black Panther: 1988 3.8L Cougar LS

Reply #220 – February 13, 2011, 10:57:00 PM

You're first "road trip" with it will be to my apartment.

Project Black Panther: 1988 3.8L Cougar LS

Reply #221 – February 13, 2011, 11:14:36 PM

mmmm...yes, and then we will take it out on 75:burnout:

Project Black Panther: 1988 3.8L Cougar LS

Reply #222 – February 14, 2011, 05:22:52 AM

Keep at it, you'll find a way. I remember what it was like living in an apartment and working in the parking lot. Makes it much harder to manage.

It'll be worth the effort.

Project Black Panther: 1988 3.8L Cougar LS

Reply #223 – February 14, 2011, 05:43:07 AM

Any progress is good. At least you can work on it.

Project Black Panther: 1988 3.8L Cougar LS

Reply #224 – February 18, 2011, 11:53:50 PM

Holy . IT IS DONE.

Floor shift installation complete, console installation complete, tranny swap complete.

YEEEAAAAAHHH.

Everything is buttoned up and ready for a test drive tomorrow. Wanted to do it tonight but once again its like 11:00 at night and well open headers don't sit too well with neighbors who enjoy there sleep lol.

I'll post tomorrow with a good pic of the new finished interior, and progress on the test drive. I'm having some difficulty getting the cable attached to the shift lever but I do currently have the ability to shift to N and D and thats all I need:burnout: I can put on the ebrake and shift it by hand underneath if I have to back up or whatever.

For now, here's a py teaser:D