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Posted by NutNice707 (Member # 5123) on :
 
I just picked up a 67 cougar it has been sitting about 5 years, It has a 351w With a c4 Tranny and an edelbrock carb its pretty much all stock shoot me some ideas on some performance parts and ideas thanks
 

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Posted by NorCalRydaz (Member # 3233) on :
 
gets some flos at least.
 

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Posted by asskickn88 (Member # 4957) on :
 
First performance mod I'd do is ditch the edelbrock carb and put on a decent holley.
 

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Posted by v-town50 (Member # 4920) on :
 

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Originally posted by asskickn88:
First performance mod I'd do is ditch the edelbrock carb and put on a decent holley.

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+1
 

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Posted by SmokinLX (Member # 1684) on :
 
go to www.edgeracingconverters.com & call them and talk to Andre to set You up with a nice converter & throw some drag radial's on it and hold on!
 

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Posted by Dave50 (Member # 5238) on :
 
Give her some nice free flowing exhaust, a nice carb, and go to cosmetics. Basic long tubes, with an X pipe just because I dont know of any with one but any cross over will do. Most important is the paint. These cares are sik with a solid paint job! Go dark silver-black and she will be an eye catcher.
 

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Posted by N8 (Member # 6048) on :
 
Best idea is trade me my 88 GT for it.
 

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Posted by NutNice707 (Member # 5123) on :
 
Thank you everyone, The car already
has exhaust but no headers, Its bogging down alot so i think the carb is shot and it also needs a tune up bad.. Any other ideas paint is descent interior is clean. (Also what size carb do you think i should run)
 

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Posted by N8 (Member # 6048) on :
 
Actually in all seriousness, I would check the floor pans and uncarriage for rust. If pans are rusted or show signs of cancer. Change em immediately. Also get sequential blinkers if it currently does not have them. Also if the pneumatic lights are slow to rise or close. Look into getting that taken care of. ALso check for rust in the trunk. I have had several cougs and those are common problem areas.

Post pics
 

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Posted by asskickn88 (Member # 4957) on :
 

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Originally posted by NutNice707:
Thank you everyone, The car already
has exhaust but no headers, Its bogging down alot so i think the carb is shot and it also needs a tune up bad.. Any other ideas paint is descent interior is clean. (Also what size carb do you think i should run)

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If you don't car about fuel mileage throw on a 650 double pumper. Holley carbs are thousand times better than the Edelbrock/Carter ones, they are easier to tune, easier to rebuild and more reliable. Hell, I'd rather have a 500 cfm Holley 2 bbl over an Edelbrock 4 bbl.
 

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Posted by NutNice707 (Member # 5123) on :
 
Haha ya havent checked out the floor pans, But the trunk does have some rust in her Ill get some pics up later, It also has an electric fuel pump im not sure why but what kind and size carb should i go with because that edelbrock is ready for a rebuild im sure
 

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Posted by Cstang50 (Member # 4925) on :
 
whats up man nice car seen you drivin it the other day
 

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Posted by NutNice707 (Member # 5123) on :
 
whats crackin big Casey, Yea i just picked it up recently running alot better after tonight
 

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Posted by turbo50 (Member # 6700) on :
 
Ditch the eddy carb and get a nice holley on there for sure.

Then look into whether or not you have an electroinc distributor or a points distributor.
 

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Posted by E's 89 COUPE (Member # 6569) on :
 
I HAVE A SET OF NEW LONGTUBE DYNOMAX HEADERS FOR YOU $60
 

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Posted by NutNice707 (Member # 5123) on :
 
I think its made to have some mid lenghts or shorties, If not ill take them off your hands
 

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Posted by 92stangLX (Member # 3252) on :
 
Start with Edelbrock Performer dual plane intake, Holley carb, and a set of tri-y headers. Oh yeah, and don't forget gears.

If it were me I would yank the motor and build it as a 393 stroker
 

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Posted by svfreerider87 (Member # 5748) on :
 
I've got a badass 408 that would go quite well in your new toy lol.
 

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Posted by slidewayz94 (Member # 3101) on :
 
Get the engine tuned for reliable performance. Keep the interior/exterior relativity stock. Maybe change out to a newer system for comfort.

Don't put big chrome rims on it, keep it close to original, simple, and clean.
 

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