S/C and XR7 Facts and figures.

[90SCKid]

Here are some specs. I found courtesy of the Super Coupe Club of Iowa. Hopefully this will help some newcomers like me.

Ford Thunderbird Super Coupe Facts & Figures

Thunderbird SC Production Numbers:
(The first number indicates the number of Automatics made for that year, and the second is the number of Manuals.)

Production Year Automatic Manual
1989 4,768 8,041
1989 XR7 2,225 2,238
1990 15,742 6,067
35th Anniversary Edition 3,371

1990 XR7 3,288 841
1991 5,134 1,905
1992 2,956 1,256
1993 2,853 1,038
1994 1,925 722
1995 5,167 574

* The numbers above were compiled by SCCoA. These figures are believed to be correct. Even though slightly different production numbers are listed in other literature.



Power Plant:
The Super Coupe's comes equipped with a 3.8 liter V-6 powerplant that is force-fed with an Eaton Corporation supercharger. The 8.2 to 1 compression ratio, combined with six computer controlled sequentially fuel injectors, completes the well rounded underhood package. While running at a maximum 15,600 rpm's, the supercharger provides 12 psi of boost and as a resultant it develops 210 bhp at 4000 engine rpm's. The engine develops 315 lb-ft of torque at 2600 rpm. The supercharged V-6 delivers ample power without much noise but an underdrive kit and a performance chip are available to boost the horsepower rating to 255 bhp.

89-93 Engine Specifications:
Type: Supercharged OHV V-6
Bore x stroke, mm: 96.8 x 86.0
Displacement, cc: 3802
Displacement, ci: 232
Compression ratio: 8.2:1
Bhp@RPM, SAE net: 210@4000
Torque, lb-ft@RPM: 315@2600
Fuel delivery: Multi-Port Electronic fuel-injection
Fuel requirement: unleaded, 92+ octane
Exhaust-emission control equipment: 3-way catalytic converter,
exhaust-gas re-circulation, air injection

Transmission:
The 4-speed automatic transmission features a 0.67:1 overdrive ratio and an electromechanical lockup to eliminate torque-converter slippage on the supercharged models.

Braking System:
The Thunderbird SC braking system features 4 wheel disc brakes with ABS. The Thunderbird SC can stop in 140 ft from 60 mph. From a speed of 80 mph, it takes the SC 247 ft. to come to a safe stop.

Suspension System:
Up front, the T-Bird rides on a short and long-arm system rather than a more conventional MacPherson-strut arrangement. This system features variable-rate coil springs, a 1.2 in. diameter anti-sway bar and electronically controlled nitrogen-pressurized gas shocks.

The rear suspension is even less conventional for a rear wheel drive domestic sedan. It's fully independent with a large lower H-arm on which the variable-rate coil spring rides and there is a smaller U channel upper arm. These arms are tied together by a cast aluminum knuckle. In addition, there is a 1.1 inch diameter anti-roll bar and gas-pressurized shocks with electronically controlled damping. The car's gripping power comes from the big P225/60R-16 Goodyear Eagle GT-II's mounted on 7 inch wide light alloy wheels.

The SC is equipped with an electronic suspension control. You can definitely feel a difference in the ride when you switch from the soft and sport (Firm) setting. The ride control system is made by Tokico. A computer monitors vehicle speed, brake-line pressure, steering angle and engine-computer acceleration signals to determine the shock valving. There are two switch settings. These settings are: Auto and Firm. The automatic setting selects soft shock valving for a smooth, comfortable ride. When driving conditions require a firm ride, it automatically overrides the soft valving. The firm position is simply an override that selects the firm setting in all driving modes.

Drivetrain:
Transmission: 4-Speed Automatic Overdrive
Gear ratios:
4th (0.67) .... 2.73
3rd (1.00) .... 3.90
2nd (2.32) .... 6.33
1st (3.75) .... 10.24

Transmission: 5-Speed Manual Shift
Gear ratios:
5th (0.75)
4th (1.00)
3rd (1.43)
2nd (2.32)
1st (3.75)

Acceleration:
0-100 ft: 3.2
0-500 ft: 8.6
0-1320 ft (1/4 mi); 15.9 @ 88.5 mph

Time to speed, sec
0-30 mph: 2.5
0-40 mph: 3.8
0-50 mph: 5.5
0-60 mph: 7.4
0-70 mph: 10.4
0-80 mph: 13.1
0-90 mph: 16.4
0-100 mph: 20.8

Quarter Mile times for "Box Stock" Thunderbird SC 's:

With Automatic Transmission: They run between 15.7 to 16.0 seconds at around 86-88 mph.
With Manual Transmission: They run between 15.4 to 15.7 seconds at around 88-90 mph.
Supercharger:
Do not confuse a turbocharger with a supercharger. They operate in completely different ways and none of the parts are interchangeable. The turbocharger and supercharger are serviced by replacement only.

The supercharger is not a bolt-on option. It is part of an integrated engine system. Many components of the supercharged engine are not interchangeable with similar parts from a non-supercharged engine.

The supercharger has a self-contained oiling system that does no require a fluid change for the life of the vehicle unless damage occurs. The fluid level should be checked at 30,000 mile intervals, or if visual signs of leakage occur. Checking oil levels can be done by removing an Allen head plug located at the front of the supercharger. The oil level should be at the bottom of the fill plug threads when cold. If the level is low, add a synthetic supercharger fluid that meets or exceeds the Ford specification of ESE-M99C115-A.

**The facts and figures posted here were taken from http://www.albeedigital.com/supercoupe/spex.html I am posting this disclaimer, cause I dont want to be sued from plagarism.** Hope this helps someone.

[90SCKid]

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[lube70]

Most of that info is available in the FAQ section of the SCCOA website. When logging on to the site, you see the main page. Where the link is for forums, there is a FAQ link.

It holds MUCHO info. Glad to see that you found it. Mike Albee is a great guy (he runs the SCC of Iowa).


Hope you have many fun years with your SC!!!!!!!!!!



Don

[redknight]

Originally Posted by 90SCKid

Here are some specs. I found courtesy of the Super Coupe Club of Iowa. Hopefully this will help some newcomers like me.

Ford Thunderbird Super Coupe Facts & Figures

Thunderbird SC Production Numbers:
(The first number indicates the number of Automatics made for that year, and the second is the number of Manuals.)

Production Year Automatic Manual
1989 4,768 8,041
1989 XR7 2,225 2,238
1990 15,742 6,067
35th Anniversary Edition 3,371

1990 XR7 3,288 841
1991 5,134 1,905
1992 2,956 1,256
1993 2,853 1,038
1994 1,925 722
1995 5,167 574

* The numbers above were compiled by SCCoA. These figures are believed to be correct. Even though slightly different production numbers are listed in other literature.



Power Plant:
The Super Coupe's comes equipped with a 3.8 liter V-6 powerplant that is force-fed with an Eaton Corporation supercharger. The 8.2 to 1 compression ratio, combined with six computer controlled sequentially fuel injectors, completes the well rounded underhood package. While running at a maximum 15,600 rpm's, the supercharger provides 12 psi of boost and as a resultant it develops 210 bhp at 4000 engine rpm's. The engine develops 315 lb-ft of torque at 2600 rpm. The supercharged V-6 delivers ample power without much noise but an underdrive kit and a performance chip are available to boost the horsepower rating to 255 bhp.

89-93 Engine Specifications:
Type: Supercharged OHV V-6
Bore x stroke, mm: 96.8 x 86.0
Displacement, cc: 3802
Displacement, ci: 232
Compression ratio: 8.2:1
Bhp@RPM, SAE net: 210@4000
Torque, lb-ft@RPM: 315@2600
Fuel delivery: Multi-Port Electronic fuel-injection
Fuel requirement: unleaded, 92+ octane
Exhaust-emission control equipment: 3-way catalytic converter,
exhaust-gas re-circulation, air injection

Transmission:
The 4-speed automatic transmission features a 0.67:1 overdrive ratio and an electromechanical lockup to eliminate torque-converter slippage on the supercharged models.

Braking System:
The Thunderbird SC braking system features 4 wheel disc brakes with ABS. The Thunderbird SC can stop in 140 ft from 60 mph. From a speed of 80 mph, it takes the SC 247 ft. to come to a safe stop.

Suspension System:
Up front, the T-Bird rides on a short and long-arm system rather than a more conventional MacPherson-strut arrangement. This system features variable-rate coil springs, a 1.2 in. diameter anti-sway bar and electronically controlled nitrogen-pressurized gas shocks.

The rear suspension is even less conventional for a rear wheel drive domestic sedan. It's fully independent with a large lower H-arm on which the variable-rate coil spring rides and there is a smaller U channel upper arm. These arms are tied together by a cast aluminum knuckle. In addition, there is a 1.1 inch diameter anti-roll bar and gas-pressurized shocks with electronically controlled damping. The car's gripping power comes from the big P225/60R-16 Goodyear Eagle GT-II's mounted on 7 inch wide light alloy wheels.

The SC is equipped with an electronic suspension control. You can definitely feel a difference in the ride when you switch from the soft and sport (Firm) setting. The ride control system is made by Tokico. A computer monitors vehicle speed, brake-line pressure, steering angle and engine-computer acceleration signals to determine the shock valving. There are two switch settings. These settings are: Auto and Firm. The automatic setting selects soft shock valving for a smooth, comfortable ride. When driving conditions require a firm ride, it automatically overrides the soft valving. The firm position is simply an override that selects the firm setting in all driving modes.

Drivetrain:
Transmission: 4-Speed Automatic Overdrive
Gear ratios:
4th (0.67) .... 2.73
3rd (1.00) .... 3.90
2nd (2.32) .... 6.33
1st (3.75) .... 10.24

Transmission: 5-Speed Manual Shift
Gear ratios:
5th (0.75)
4th (1.00)
3rd (1.43)
2nd (2.32)
1st (3.75)

Acceleration:
0-100 ft: 3.2
0-500 ft: 8.6
0-1320 ft (1/4 mi); 15.9 @ 88.5 mph

Time to speed, sec
0-30 mph: 2.5
0-40 mph: 3.8
0-50 mph: 5.5
0-60 mph: 7.4
0-70 mph: 10.4
0-80 mph: 13.1
0-90 mph: 16.4
0-100 mph: 20.8

Quarter Mile times for "Box Stock" Thunderbird SC 's:

With Automatic Transmission: They run between 15.7 to 16.0 seconds at around 86-88 mph.
With Manual Transmission: They run between 15.4 to 15.7 seconds at around 88-90 mph.
Supercharger:
Do not confuse a turbocharger with a supercharger. They operate in completely different ways and none of the parts are interchangeable. The turbocharger and supercharger are serviced by replacement only.

The supercharger is not a bolt-on option. It is part of an integrated engine system. Many components of the supercharged engine are not interchangeable with similar parts from a non-supercharged engine.

The supercharger has a self-contained oiling system that does no require a fluid change for the life of the vehicle unless damage occurs. The fluid level should be checked at 30,000 mile intervals, or if visual signs of leakage occur. Checking oil levels can be done by removing an Allen head plug located at the front of the supercharger. The oil level should be at the bottom of the fill plug threads when cold. If the level is low, add a synthetic supercharger fluid that meets or exceeds the Ford specification of ESE-M99C115-A.

**The facts and figures posted here were taken from http://www.albeedigital.com/supercoupe/spex.html I am posting this disclaimer, cause I dont want to be sued from plagarism.** Hope this helps someone.

It looks like your gear ratios are a little off, at least for the AOD. If mine had ratios like that I might not have had the 5-speed swap done.

[forcfed93]

Originally Posted by redknight

It looks like your gear ratios are a little off, at least for the AOD. If mine had ratios like that I might not have had the 5-speed swap done.

So what are the correct numbers?!?!?!?!?! I'm all about providing correct info on the Iowa Site!!!!!!

Thanks,

[redknight]

Originally Posted by forcfed93

So what are the correct numbers?!?!?!?!?! I'm all about providing correct info on the Iowa Site!!!!!!

Thanks,

These are the numbers I corrected in the wikipedia entry for our SC's

Drivetrain:

Transmission: 4-Speed Automatic Overdrive
AOD Gear ratios(89-93):
4th (0.67)
3rd (1.00)
2nd (1.47)
1st (2.40)
4R70W Gear ratios(94-95):
4th (0.67)
3rd (1.00)
2nd (1.55)
1st (2.84)



Transmission: 5-Speed Manual Shift(M5R2)
Gear ratios(89-93):
5th (0.75)
4th (1.00)
3rd (1.43)
2nd (2.32)
1st (3.75)
Gear ratios(94-95):
5th (0.75)
4th (1.00)
3rd (1.34)
2nd (2.16)
1st (3.42)

[forcfed93]

Thanks ....