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'87 XR7 new on here

I've been to CATJAM a couple times but missed last year. My car has been on CC but I've been out of the loop for awhile.
Hope you like. I have some plans for her this winter.




SCT Tuned by Me(Greg@SpeedyDyno.com)

E.T. 10.28 @ 136.5 MPH 1/4 mile: List of Mods; 351 EFI, AFR heads,AOD,Rousch 13in frt brakes,11in rear brakes, AirRide Tech air ride system, Sub frame connetors,2400 RPM stall, 3.50,BBK shorties,T62PT Turbos  air to air intercooled, Home built kit.
Car weights 3705lbs without driver:burnout:

'87 XR7 new on here

Reply #1
Wow.. Thats nice:bowdown:  i wish my '87 xr7 looked that nice. What's the mod list for your 351?
~1988 thunderbird~
In hibernation, waiting for spring.

'87 XR7 new on here

Reply #2
I remember her, that car is one of my favorites. I love those wheels on her!!! I wish I had the time and money to do a 5lug conversion, those Centerlines on the 87 would be gone yesterday!

'87 XR7 new on here

Reply #3
Very nice!  That was one of the Cats I wanted to check out at the first CJ I went to but it never showed up. :(
Whats done to it?
11.75@111MPH!  Thats faster then Nicks aint it?  Thats sweet!

'87 XR7 new on here

Reply #4
Sweet:D

'87 XR7 new on here

Reply #5
Nice:D  Isn't that a Turbo Coupe bumper on it?
88 Thunderbird LX: 306, Edelbrock Performer heads, Comp 266HR cam, Edelbrock Performer RPM intake, bunch of other stuff.

'87 XR7 new on here

Reply #6
Quote from: thunderjet302
Nice:D  Isn't that a Turbo Coupe bumper on it?[/QUOTE
I'd say its the base '87/'88 bumper cover. It seems to be missing the nuances of the TC cover..
~1988 thunderbird~
In hibernation, waiting for spring.

'87 XR7 new on here

Reply #7
I love your car.  Subtle body mods, nice wheels, fast 351 without a power adder, EFI.  What more could you want?  Lovely.
2000 Jaguar XK8 Convertible - 4.0L DOHC V8 (AJ27)
2018 Ford Explorer - 3.5L DOHC V6 (Duratec 35)
1999 Mercury Grand Marquis - 4.6L SOHC V8 (Modular)
1987 Mercury Cougar LS - 5.0L V8 (Windsor) [SOLD in 2009]

'87 XR7 new on here

Reply #8
Thanks for the praise, She is pretty fast, but it does have a power adder(150 shot of NX), I listed the mod below my sig.
 THe frt bumper is a std T-bird not a turbo coupe bumper.
Other body mods;Tempo mirrors,T-bird frt bumper,painted body side moulding.



I don't know if it is faster than Nicks, but I'm ready to find out when he is.




SCT Tuned by Me(Greg@SpeedyDyno.com)

E.T. 10.28 @ 136.5 MPH 1/4 mile: List of Mods; 351 EFI, AFR heads,AOD,Rousch 13in frt brakes,11in rear brakes, AirRide Tech air ride system, Sub frame connetors,2400 RPM stall, 3.50,BBK shorties,T62PT Turbos  air to air intercooled, Home built kit.
Car weights 3705lbs without driver:burnout:

'87 XR7 new on here

Reply #9
How'd you get that Bird bumper to fit? You must have cut down the grille - looks good :D
2015 Mustang GT Premium - 5.0, 6-speed, Guard Green - too much awesome for one car

1988 5.0 Thunderbird :birdsmily: SOLD SEPT 11 2010: TC front clip/hood ♣ Body & paint completed Oct 2007 ♣ 3.55 TC rear end and front brakes ♣ TC interior ♣ CHE rear control arms (adjustable lowers) ♣ 2001 Bullitt springs ♣ Energy suspension poly busings ♣ Kenne Brown subframe connectors ♣ CWE engine mounts ♣ Thundercat sequential turn signals ♣ Explorer overhead console (temp/compass display) ♣ 2.25" off-road dual exhaust ♣ T-5 transmission swap completed Jan 2009 ♣

'87 XR7 new on here

Reply #10
Yes, I had to cut off some off the top of the grill. Thats why it is painted now, to hide the grinder marks.
 Are you the maker of the sesqntial tail light mod?  I love that. I paln on getting one of those units later this year.




SCT Tuned by Me(Greg@SpeedyDyno.com)

E.T. 10.28 @ 136.5 MPH 1/4 mile: List of Mods; 351 EFI, AFR heads,AOD,Rousch 13in frt brakes,11in rear brakes, AirRide Tech air ride system, Sub frame connetors,2400 RPM stall, 3.50,BBK shorties,T62PT Turbos  air to air intercooled, Home built kit.
Car weights 3705lbs without driver:burnout:

'87 XR7 new on here

Reply #11
I am indeed. You should get one - it'll shave 3/10'ths off your ET. Well it won't, really, but it'll make your Cougar's butt look better :D
2015 Mustang GT Premium - 5.0, 6-speed, Guard Green - too much awesome for one car

1988 5.0 Thunderbird :birdsmily: SOLD SEPT 11 2010: TC front clip/hood ♣ Body & paint completed Oct 2007 ♣ 3.55 TC rear end and front brakes ♣ TC interior ♣ CHE rear control arms (adjustable lowers) ♣ 2001 Bullitt springs ♣ Energy suspension poly busings ♣ Kenne Brown subframe connectors ♣ CWE engine mounts ♣ Thundercat sequential turn signals ♣ Explorer overhead console (temp/compass display) ♣ 2.25" off-road dual exhaust ♣ T-5 transmission swap completed Jan 2009 ♣

'87 XR7 new on here

Reply #12
I like it when they look @ my cat's butt. LOL  THat means I'm beating their butt




SCT Tuned by Me(Greg@SpeedyDyno.com)

E.T. 10.28 @ 136.5 MPH 1/4 mile: List of Mods; 351 EFI, AFR heads,AOD,Rousch 13in frt brakes,11in rear brakes, AirRide Tech air ride system, Sub frame connetors,2400 RPM stall, 3.50,BBK shorties,T62PT Turbos  air to air intercooled, Home built kit.
Car weights 3705lbs without driver:burnout:

'87 XR7 new on here

Reply #13
Nice car and plenty 11 sec capable in my estimation, but that trap speed is kinda slow... You back out a little early on the top end???

'87 XR7 new on here

Reply #14
It was on the rEV LIMITER ABOUT THE LAST 200 FT OR SO.
Was the last test and tune day and just wanted to get in the 11's so I didn't run it again.
That was on drag radials and I drove it to the track approx 70 miles there and back. I was very pleased.




SCT Tuned by Me(Greg@SpeedyDyno.com)

E.T. 10.28 @ 136.5 MPH 1/4 mile: List of Mods; 351 EFI, AFR heads,AOD,Rousch 13in frt brakes,11in rear brakes, AirRide Tech air ride system, Sub frame connetors,2400 RPM stall, 3.50,BBK shorties,T62PT Turbos  air to air intercooled, Home built kit.
Car weights 3705lbs without driver:burnout: