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maj0r

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I just purchased an 89 supercoupe a couple days ago. I made up this list from what I've found searching here. I'm looking for opinions on these parts because I know really little about supercoupes and their aftermarket right now. Any comments/suggestions would be appreciated.

$480 -- Forged pistons for Thunderbird Super Coupe (http://www.moranav6racing.com/)
$300 -- FORGED RODS (http://www.moranav6racing.com/)
$2350 -- 3.8L Thunderbird SC Performance Heads (http://www.apten-us.com/performance/tbirdsc/scheads.asp)
$225 -- 3.8L 1.73 Roller Rocker Kit (http://www.apten-us.com/performance/tbirdsc/rockers.asp)
$195 -- Complete Engine Gasket Set (http://www.supercoupeperformance.com)
$165 -- 3.5" Diameter Intake Tube (http://www.magnumpowers.com/tbrd_intake_tube.html)
$499 -- High Performance Intake Plenum (http://www.magnumpowers.com/tbrd_plenum.html)
$250 -- Pro-M 87mm Bullet Chrome Mass Air Flow Sensor (http://www.supercoupeperformance.com/Prom87.htm)
$350 -- 85mm Throttle Body (http://www.magnumpowers.com/tbrd_thrttl.html)
$360 -- B-H-J Billet Steel Harmonic Balancer (http://www.supercoupeperformance.com/BHJ Pics.htm)
$170 -- ASP SC underdrive pulley set (http://www.bluetonguemotorsports.com/ESMParts/ASPSCUnderdrive.html)
$615 -- Griffin High Capacity All Aluminum Radiators (http://www.supercoupeperformance.com/Griffin Rad Pics.htm)
$15 -- High Performance Thermostats (http://www.supercoupeperformance.com)
$15 -- SCP Pressure Release Radiator Caps (http://www.supercoupeperformance.com)
$135 -- SCP High Flow Fuel Pumps (http://www.supercoupeperformance.com/190 LPH Pump pic.jpg)
$85 -- Billet Adjustable Fuel Pressure Regulator (http://www.supercoupeperformance.com)
$85 -- SC 8 Rib 5% Billet Aluminum Supercharger Pulley (http://www.bluetonguemotorsports.com/ESMParts/SCSolid5percentBlowerPulley.html)
$1390 -- "No Wait MagnaPort II" Blowers (http://www.magnumpowers.com/tbrd_blwr_ser.html#blr_ser_nowait)
$330 -- Raised Classic Top (http://www.magnumpowers.com/tbrd_classic_top.html)
$1300 -- New Front Mount Intercooler Kit (http://www.magnumpowers.com/tbrd_itrclr.html)
$350 -- High Flow Fuel Injectors, Set of 6 42lb/hr (http://www.supercoupeperformance.com)
 
Thats all great equipment....I don't see any mention of your exhaust.if it's anywhere near stock you need to free that up first
 
Sweet90SC said:
Thats all great equipment....I don't see any mention of your exhaust.if it's anywhere near stock you need to free that up first

Yeah I forgot to metion it... I already have a custom exhaust. 2.5" - 3" - 2.5" with no cats.
 
What To Do ???????????????

YOU CAN SAVE A LOT, BY BUYING USED PARTS THE INJECTORS ARE ON SALE ON THE FOR SALE SITE I ALSO MAKE 3/4 TOPS & DOUBLE I/C,S :confused: :eek: ;) :cool:
 
Are there any other fuel pressure regulators that work? Or is the SCP one the end all in options.

I ask because outside of the fact that I am doing the entire drivetrain swap into my rust hog of a bimmer, I also have to complete the entire project for LESS THAN $2005.00. That is including every piece that goes on or in the car. :eek: Officially I am at $520.00 with the purchase of the BMW ($202.00) and the Tbird ($318.00) The mods I intend to do are:

Fuel pressure regulator
Custom cold air intake
Regasket entire engine
Big boost pulley
1998 Mustang tubular manifolds
2x2.5" to 1x3" exhaust (space limitations)
1989 MT Tbird cam
Mild porting

As you can see the goals are not great when compared to others but I am also trying to be reasonable and within my budget.

Any other cheap and / or free suggestions?
 
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