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My car...a couple of new pics.

Reply #150 –
You have to grind the AC bracket down.
1986 Cougar LS

My car...a couple of new pics.

Reply #151 –
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You have to grind the AC bracket down.


That's what scares me...I already have done some grinding on it.  I could probably grind out more if need be.  All I know is, that hood will be closing one way or another.
'88 'bird, 10.9:1 306 w/TFS top end, forged rods/pistons, T-5 swap & bunch of other stuff, 1-family owned, had it since ‘98, 5.0tbrd88 on Instagram and YouTube

My car...a couple of new pics.

Reply #152 –
Headers and the dipstick are problematic.  I've crimped a couple over time resulting in trips to the junk yard.  A brake line tubing bender may help get it routed properly, minimizing the kinks.  It can take a bit of time and be frustrating

Fastening the dipstick to the header bolt can be another challenge.  I haven't ever come up with something than has looked very professional for that... 

Glad to hear you are getting close.

My car...a couple of new pics.

Reply #153 –
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Headers and the dipstick are problematic


I see that now. lol.  At least I have the dipstick tube from the donor motor I could always use if I crimp this one too much.  It definatley will not work the way it is now.  It is VERY hard to pull the dipstick out and I'm afraid it will break.
'88 'bird, 10.9:1 306 w/TFS top end, forged rods/pistons, T-5 swap & bunch of other stuff, 1-family owned, had it since ‘98, 5.0tbrd88 on Instagram and YouTube

My car...a couple of new pics.

Reply #154 –
I got my stock dipstick tube to work with the factory HO headers as well as my FRPP GT40P headers. I just bent it a little by hand and it bolted right up :dunno:
88 Thunderbird LX: 306, Edelbrock Performer heads, Comp 266HR cam, Edelbrock Performer RPM intake, bunch of other stuff.

My car...a couple of new pics.

Reply #155 –
My issues were with couple sets of long tubes and a set of equal length shorties.  It seems with any aftermarket part install, something else has to get tweaked.  Even after all the years I've messed with this stuff, I'm always surprised!  Still a slow learner...

My car...a couple of new pics.

Reply #156 –
Quote from: 86T-bird;268791
Fastening the dipstick to the header bolt can be another challenge.  I haven't ever come up with something than has looked very professional for that....



I cheat.  I bolt it to the valve cover....

-- 05 Mustang GT-Whipplecharged !!
--87 5.0 Trick Flow Heads & Intake - Custom Cam - Many other goodies...3100Lbs...Low12's!

My car...a couple of new pics.

Reply #157 –
Hey!  I like that!

My car...a couple of new pics.

Reply #158 –
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I cheat. I bolt it to the valve cover....


I may have to cheat on that dipstick deal too. 

Should come closer to firing it up tonight.  I plan on running it on stock SO fuel pump for awhile (maybe a week or two)...I don't forsee any issues with this.  Do you guys think it will be OK?
'88 'bird, 10.9:1 306 w/TFS top end, forged rods/pistons, T-5 swap & bunch of other stuff, 1-family owned, had it since ‘98, 5.0tbrd88 on Instagram and YouTube

My car...a couple of new pics.

Reply #159 –
Quote from: 50tbrd88;268831
I may have to cheat on that dipstick deal too. 

Should come closer to firing it up tonight.  I plan on running it on stock SO fuel pump for awhile (maybe a week or two)...I don't forsee any issues with this.  Do you guys think it will be OK?


Should be ok. I am better sure a few people have done it without issue. 1WLDBRD I believe.
1986 Cougar LS

My car...a couple of new pics.

Reply #160 –
Just hold off on the full throttle runs until you get the upgraded fuel pump.  It'll run fine in normal driving.  If you run it hard, you'll know if you max out the fuel volume, it will feel like you slammed on the brakes!

Hope you have good luck getting it running!

My car...a couple of new pics.

Reply #161 –
Quote from: DVP;268833
Should be ok. I am better sure a few people have done it without issue. 1WLDBRD I believe.


Yep, I have been running mine quite hard for over 6 months on the stock 302 pump...  No issues yet.:mullet:

My car...a couple of new pics.

Reply #162 –
Yeah I've actually never changed my fuel pump.... collar rusted to hell...didnt even want to try yanking it apart. I will at some point...but for two years now all has been well...so I dunno. Again I do need to change it to be safe. Im glad it has been okay though.
1987 20th Anniversary Cougar, 302 "5.0" GT-40 heads (F3ZE '93 Cobra) and TMoss Ported H.O. intake, H.O. camshaft
2.5" Duals, no cats, Flowmaster 40s, Richmond 3.73s w/ Trac-Lok, maxed out Baumann shift kit, 3000 RPM Dirty Dog non-lock TC
Aside from the Mustang crinkle headers, still looks like it's only 150 HP...
1988 Black XR7 Trick Flow top end, Tremec 3550
1988 Black XR7 Procharger P600B intercooled, Edelbrock Performer non-RPM heads, GT40 intake AOD, 13 PSI @5000 RPM. 93 octane

My car...a couple of new pics.

Reply #163 –
I will probably wait awhile and let my bank account recover a bit before I buy any more parts :D.  But, I really have done this swap for pretty reasonably small amount of money.
'88 'bird, 10.9:1 306 w/TFS top end, forged rods/pistons, T-5 swap & bunch of other stuff, 1-family owned, had it since ‘98, 5.0tbrd88 on Instagram and YouTube

My car...a couple of new pics.

Reply #164 –
Just make sure you only have 1-2 gallons in the tank when you change the pump. I did mine with half a tank. Not fun :hick:
88 Thunderbird LX: 306, Edelbrock Performer heads, Comp 266HR cam, Edelbrock Performer RPM intake, bunch of other stuff.