What did you do with your Thunderbird Today?

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I typically upload to YouTube and copy the link to the post. The forum will automatically embed the video.

On an unrelated note, mind if I move all the posts related to your build to a dedicated thread in the builds section? :)
 
I put an excellent sounding stereo in the red cougar in '05; It's 4 6x8 jbl coaxial speakers, a 12" sub in the trunk, and a 2500W Pyle618 amp in the trunk.
Running 56A off the battery, it runs 120dB in the front seats. 45rms on the front and rear speakers, and 500 rms to the sub, measured with a clamp-on ammeter, and the safety guy's spl meter.
All those parts are still around, in newer versions.
 
theterminator93 said:
I typically upload to YouTube and copy the link to the post. The forum will automatically embed the video.

On an unrelated note, mind if I move all the posts related to your build to a dedicated thread in the builds section? :)
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Sounds good to me. I created a thread. Thank you
 
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Last night I read an article that mentioned if your car goes into high idle with a cold start (2100 rpm) it could be your throttle body gasket. I had new ones I never put in so I figured, what the heck. Put the new thoatle body gasket and IAC gaskets in (left the TPS alone as it has no air gap, per say). Torqued the bolts per spec and went to bed.

Today I started it dead cold and a slight change in idle, but the same thing, goes to high idle for 15 seconds (something like that) and then drops down to 1200 for a few seconds, then to 750 idle. I did have the throatle body off a while back and thought that maybe, just maybe the OEM gasket was due.
 
As long as it comes back down to normal within a minute or so, and it isn’t throwing any codes, it’s fine and nothing to worry about. When the engine is cold, a higher idle helps it run smoother and cleaner, and also helps get it up to temperature quicker.
 
Lights off the cats faster too, it’s all in the programming and it is deliberate. Hell earlier this week with temps being single digits my Focus idles at like 1500rpm from a cold start for several minutes until it’s up to temp.

If you had any gasket issues it wouldn’t idle well at 750rpm
 
Just curious: what ambient temperature are we talking about?

Temperatures here were in the mid-teens last week. Starting after two days of no driving, it was probably my car's coldest start since I purchased it. Even so, RPMs don't exceed 1,400, and even that just for a few seconds before dropping to around 1,000, and after another few seconds to normal idle.
 
Starting yesterday, I raised up the car and added a graphit "dounut" flange gasket convertor, whatever its called at the exhaust junction. I could hear air leaking and I knew I did not have a good fit, but was hoping it would be okay.

Then today I welded my exhaust mounting bars that mount to the transmission and sealed a few seep holes I had in my exhaust welds.
 

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Took my younger sons Green Tbird out. Finally got the smog test. So he can register. I drove around blasting Van Halen for 2 hours last night. We built a really nice sound system so it sounds real nice! The cars power is impressive. Fun as hell to drive! I always forget how much I like these cars. I drive my E350 all the time.
 
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Took my younger sons Green Tbird out. Finally got the smog test. So he can register. I drove around blasting Van Halen for 2 hours last night. We built a really nice sound system so it sounds real nice! The cars power is impressive. Fun as hell to drive! I always forget how much I like these cars. I drive my E350 all the time.
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What kind of sound system did you put in the T-Bird? I mean, to listen to Van Halen for 2 hours, that care must have an awesome sound system.
 
White Lincoln said:
What kind of sound system did you put in the T-Bird? I mean, to listen to Van Halen for 2 hours, that care must have an awesome sound system.
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Has an Alpine deck. JL audio speakers, 4 channel 1000w amp running the four speakers. And a small JBL powered subwoofer that does a nice job.
 
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Has an Alpine deck. JL audio speakers, 4 channel 1000w amp running the four speakers. And a small JBL powered subwoofer that does a nice job.
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Have to appreciate the use of quality equipment. I guess I need to upgrade my K-Mart speakers and Walmart head unit some day...



"I come here for the pictures"
 
In fairness you don’t need the greatest sound system to listen to VH, that music was meant to be paired with a nice EXHAUST system 😉
 
White Lincoln said:
Have to appreciate the use of quality equipment. I guess I need to upgrade my K-Mart speakers and Walmart head unit some day...



"I come here for the pictures"
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For what it is worth. The speakers are the highest quality part of this system. The Alpine deck is a bluetooth capable unit but old enough that it has a CD player. I had a customer abandon a car on me about 10 years ago until her finance company repossessed it. So I took the stereo... The amp we bought from amazon for like $300??? It's not a major brand. And the JBL powered sub has a 10" speaker and its thin and compact. It adds a nice amount of low end without thudding. Think my sons investment in total is under $1000. But it sounds nice, it gets loud. And doesn't really distort until you really push it.
 
Thanks for the feedback. You were lucky to pick up the JL speakers, they are not cheap, at least the ones that sound good. Well, when I win the lottery, I might upgrade. :P
 
Replaced the driver side inner and outer tirrod ends with a new Motorcraft inner and Trw outer.

Since they are identical the factory parts I took off it was possible to measure them so I can avoid getting an alignment. The steering wheel is still on center so I'm assuming it's at least really close.

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It unfortunately still has some play when pushing up and down on it. I'm assuming the rack is getting worn out.
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No play side to side/in out, so it's getting put off until I do a major service or mod..... or it starts leaking. :facepalm:
 
Put a bunch of it back together, and before you say “I tint my headlights so they work less” they look sh*tty and a good set goes for north of $400, so it’s a temporary look for now, it’s only film that can be removed.

It needs to be lowered…a lot. lol.

But there still a lot more to do.

As for my 94, I’m waiting on a new fuel rail that I ordered from eBay over a week ago now. 🙄

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That is one sexy car! Always wanted an SVO, never found one I could afford. Now they are just rediculously priced.
 
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Put a bunch of it back together, and before you say “I tint my headlights so they work less” they look sh*tty and a good set goes for north of $400, so it’s a temporary look for now, it’s only film that can be removed.
It needs to be lowered…a lot. lol.
But they’re still a lot more to do.

As for my 94, I’m waiting on a new fuel rail that I ordered from eBay over a week ago now. 🙄

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Is that just regular window tint film or?
 
Replaced the oldest sons upper control arms and right wheel hub on the ShitBird project. Tightened up all the strut rod bolts too. The front right one was less than finger tight!! Good times!
 
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