1986 T-Bird power train option/classes for stocker

[Dragsinger]

Racers,

what classes and what power train would fit for a 1986 T-Bird in stock? Does it hold any potential?

GT combinations?

Crate Motor combinations?

In D 4 IHRA race options for class racing are limited so Crate Motor is most likely not a good choice. It would be most practical for a combination that runs both IHRA & NHRA.

Let me have your thoughts.

[Dave Noll]

Len Schneider has a car close to that year in SS. Don't know the combo though.
http://www.autoimagery.com/gallery/v...00066.JPG.html
For stock the 3.8L(V/S), 5.0 (O/S) & 2.3l turbo (Q/S) or P with an auto.I've never heard of the 3.8 being tried, the 5.0 has that stupid throttle body but an H/R cam but it seems the turbo cars always show promise. My .02.

[Tod Lane]

OK, maybe I am blind but I don't see the 85-88 T bird listed except the 2.3 turbo in the classification guide?

I found a low mile 88 with a 302 and wanted to see where it fit

[Dave Noll]

1988 2 dr. Coupe would be a natural "N". 2 dr. Sport or LX a natural "O". Port injected, better. The 5.0 motor looks just like the Mustang deal for the same year.

[Tod Lane]

Originally Posted by Dave Noll

1988 2 dr. Coupe would be a natural "N". 2 dr. Sport or LX a natural "O". Port injected, better. The 5.0 motor looks just like the Mustang deal for the same year.

Also found an 85 T Bird,

The Cougar is listed but no T-Bird?

[btrc]

I just looked and the 1988 T bird was in the listing. Look again.

Bob

[Tod Lane]

Originally Posted by btrc

I just looked and the 1988 T bird was in the listing. Look again.

Bob

Too many windows open lol

[ALMACK]

Originally Posted by Dave Noll

1988 2 dr. Coupe would be a natural "N". 2 dr. Sport or LX a natural "O". Port injected, better. The 5.0 motor looks just like the Mustang deal for the same year.

^^ Yep...Mustang 5.0 h.o. allowed in the '87-'88 T-Bird. Auto only.