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CrazySC · 05-07-2011, 04:33 PM

Just detailed the bird and painted the rims. Crappy camera but what do you think of the car?

JimH · 05-10-2011, 09:28 PM

Not much love for much around here unless it's a 240 or some other car everyone slides sideways.

I will say nice car though and nice to see one still around that isn't beat to hell or in a junkyard.

CrazySC · 05-10-2011, 09:33 PM

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Originally Posted by JimH

Not much love for much around here unless it's a 240 or some other car everyone slides sideways.

I will say nice car though and nice to see one still around that isn't beat to hell or in a junkyard.

I know, no love for a Ford guy

But thanks, it's hard to find one in decent condition

Vbelisle · 05-10-2011, 09:39 PM

Looks good, you should also paint the center caps to match the rest of the wheel

nissamax · 05-10-2011, 11:44 PM

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Originally Posted by JimH

Not much love for much around here unless it's a Subaru, 240 or some other car everyone slides sideways.

I will say nice car though and nice to see one still around that isn't beat to hell or in a junkyard.

fixed that for you

devildog214 · 05-11-2011, 01:47 AM

i like it, definitly a survivor. Super Coupes and Turbo Coups always were a favorite, just too damn rare.

**Ender81** · 05-11-2011, 07:20 AM

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Originally Posted by CrazySC

I know, no love for a Ford guy

But thanks, it's hard to find one in decent condition

Actually we have quite a few Ford guys so I'm sure you will fit right in. A friend of mine had one of these but his was a basketcase so I never got to see what it could do. I dig it. Any plans for it or are you going to just keep it original?

CrazySC · 05-11-2011, 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Ender81

Actually we have quite a few Ford guys so I'm sure you will fit right in. A friend of mine had one of these but his was a basketcase so I never got to see what it could do. I dig it. Any plans for it or are you going to just keep it original?

Nothing too extreme, BBK 75mm throttle body, Magnum Powers Intake w/ a 10" cone filter, B&M short throw, different plugs gapped correctly (stock were like .060). I have a 7% pulley for the supercharger I will put on once I fix the trans (3rd gear synchros bad) to pump it up to about 15 psi. I have a 5 setting SCT chip with a nice tune on it. I also have a custom exhaust done by myself....No Mufflers

. Other than that, I'd like to maybe get slightly steeper gears.

twastheglow · 05-11-2011, 04:15 PM

I think it looks great but definitely needs better pictures! What kind of power is it putting down now? And what do you anticipate with the other pulley?

Zdrummer15 · 05-11-2011, 04:34 PM

You definitely don't see too many of these anymore. Nice car though. The older couple across the street from my parents' house have an '89 SC that has never been modified, always been garage kept, never seen rain or snow, and has like 40k on it. They also have a '05 Thunderbird in even better condition although I'm not a huge fan of them.

CrazySC · 05-11-2011, 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by twastheglow

I think it looks great but definitely needs better pictures! What kind of power is it putting down now? And what do you anticipate with the other pulley?

Well I haven't had it dyno'd, I'd like to some time, but I would guess around 260+ at the moment. The torque these motors put it is incredible so that's probably well over 300 lbs. With the pulley I have no idea

Yeah I do need better pictures, but I don't have a good camera. Anyone wanna help with that?

bmatyeah · 05-11-2011, 09:17 PM

I know my 6 banger is really a hated car but i would love to get a cheap take-off from a super coupe to make it a little more fun. The m90 is nice.

ThePrimerSuspect · 05-11-2011, 09:24 PM

My old boss had a badass SC. Always loved them. I actually just rescued my old xr7 from the junkyard last month.

CrazySC · 05-11-2011, 09:26 PM

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Originally Posted by bmatyeah

I know my 6 banger is really a hated car but i would love to get a cheap take-off from a super coupe to make it a little more fun. The m90 is nice.

Look around, I've seen a few full kits on craigslist and ebay with everything you need.

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Originally Posted by ThePrimerSuspect

My old boss had a badass SC. Always loved them. I actually just rescued my old xr7 from the junkyard last month.

Alright! What's the story on it?

ThePrimerSuspect · 05-12-2011, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by CrazySC

Look around, I've seen a few full kits on craigslist and ebay with everything you need.

Alright! What's the story on it?

bought it from the original owner in 08, traded it in for my wifes car in late 09 and instantly regretted it. then about a month ago i saw it in a junkyard in philly and bought it back. it sat for 2 years untouched. its a 91 5.0. the guy had a 3 inch binder full of receipts from day 1 when i bought it. best car i ever owned.

Erik@R/TTuning · 05-12-2011, 12:11 PM

Great condition for what it is! Hang onto it and keep it clean.

CrazySC · 05-12-2011, 06:18 PM

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Originally Posted by ThePrimerSuspect

bought it from the original owner in 08, traded it in for my wifes car in late 09 and instantly regretted it. then about a month ago i saw it in a junkyard in philly and bought it back. it sat for 2 years untouched. its a 91 5.0. the guy had a 3 inch binder full of receipts from day 1 when i bought it. best car i ever owned.

Glad you got it back then. I love everything about the car except the wheel hop lol

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Originally Posted by Erik@R/TTuning

Great condition for what it is! Hang onto it and keep it clean.

Thank you!

06evors · 05-12-2011, 06:22 PM

A buddy of mine actually had one of these and it was a blast.

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Zdrummer15 Tri-State Addict Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: York, PA Member #17046 My Ride: 1995 Eagle Talon TSi AWD iTrader: (0)	You definitely don't see too many of these anymore. Nice car though. The older couple across the street from my parents' house have an '89 SC that has never been modified, always been garage kept, never seen rain or snow, and has like 40k on it. They also have a '05 Thunderbird in even better condition although I'm not a huge fan of them. __________________ Seth DSM FTW To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. "Boost creep is your turbo's way of calling you a little bitch for not running enough boost."

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