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Old 09-19-2005, 03:03 PM
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Lightbulb Looking To Improve Hp of My Thunderbird

I Just got a 1993 Ford Thunderbird and I am looking to increase the Hp / speed of it. I dont have a whole lot of money so im looking for the cheapest way and to change the less amount of parts.
So Please help!!!!
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Old 09-19-2005, 03:54 PM
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I dont want to sound negative here, but it takes alot to get some decent gains in hp...torque is your main concern..these cars NEED torque cause of there weight.

The following will make your car feel faster then it is...but wont increase hp that much.

get 3.73 gears installed..this will make your car feel much faster cause the engine will be spinning at a higher rpm at the same speed you used to travel..

pulleys, you want to make the big pulleys...smaller...this frees up some hp..not alot....the gears make all the differance.

PS, go to www.tccoa.com, great site...even by just doing a search in the forums you can learn ALOT. DON'T do exhaust unless you added a supercharger...or a big power adder, just doing the exhaust will make you lose torque...but gain hp over 3K rpms.
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Re: Looking To Improve Hp of My Thunderbird

With the price of gas, I wouldn't advise changing the gears!
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what engine/trans/rear combo?
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Re: Looking To Improve Hp of My Thunderbird

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what engine/trans/rear combo?
3.8 L engine and every thing on the car is stock
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