Years later, this thing still looks bad ass. I don't understand why people are sleeping on this engine. The raptor version puts out 500+lbft of torque for almost the entire rev range....that's more power than the old skool Buick and poncho 455 sd's . This setup is a GN killer in every sense. The raptor v6 with a tenspeed 👹oh my god why has no one done that yet!
Sure, but a 3.5L twin turbo V8 would be even cooler, and is a missed opportunity. Who cares if you have to make them smaller this is America and we like V8 rumble!
@@eclipsegst9419 your not wrong but the whole thing behind a factory, small cube, turbo car is simply that. The turbo and super coupe made more power from a smaller engine. The smaller engine is lighter and can be mounted further back and lower down to improve every aspect of the chassis. Hear me, I love a nasty V8 but a 500hp/500lbft 3.5 V6 in this chassis would do a lot of ego stomping at a track.
Freaking awesome absolutely amazing I love the car and the engine swap. I wish my dad would have kept his turbo coupe. He did a 500hp 351 Windsor back in 1998. It was carburetor ofcourse do to lack of technology back then.
Wow! Great car! Brings back memories as many years ago I had the 86 Turbo Coupe (before the intercooler) and I loved the ride and handling of that car! Good video and great car. Congrats! You just earned a sub😀
That's a great engine swap, I considered this but wasn't sure that it could be done! Great job... I'm going to try an engine swap with an Australian Barra in-line 6 Turbo😉
@@nolanmenne7597 Yeah I've been paying close attention to Adam lol 😁. Those are my two favorite engines right now the EcoBoost V6 and the Barra inline 6. I like the EcoBoost with a big turbo conversion and E85... Apparently having a decent fuel pump is one key to those EcoBoost engines. But they're getting well over a thousand horsepower out of those Barra inline 6's with a single turbo which is astonishing, I guess the iron block is key to handling close to 40 lb of boost.
@@demetriusraydenjohnson7658 stock Barra internals with upgraded head studs and valve springs will make a safe 600hp-650hp, depending on what condition the engine is in and if its been thrashed or not.
Sadly my grandson is faced with timing chain issues in his 3.5 SHO. Unfortunately the engine is stuffed in sideways, so must be dropped out the bottom to be worked on.
Nice aerobird... Honorable mentions for ecoboost swap Mustang svo Escort exp Ford ltd Crown victoria Ranger/bronco 2/ explorer gen 1/2/sport trac/sport Contour/tempo Focus Probe
Do you still own this car please comment back Thank you very much for this video would love to know it's love to know if you still have it this car is sharp
Looks great! What happen to the red car? A Turbocoupe in red or blue has always been on my wish list and 3.5 Ecoboost is the prefect motor for these cars.
I have an 87 t bird and I love the turbo sound while driving but I also might consider a swap for a v8 carberateur but if I do that the v8 must at least have 300bhp and I want it to be a manual. Any advice?
There very hard to find i have been looking for ever u would of had to get it back in the day they dont make them anymore. Sometimes they come up for sale on ebay rare though or keep your eye out for auto reckers i found one pick in pull website a tbird had it on there but of course when i got there it was gone missed out. WWW.COOLCATS.COM THEY GOT COOL STUFF TBIRD COUGAR CLUB!
What transmission are you running with it? Im looking to do this with a 91 mustang lx. I know its a lot of work but man it looks so worth it. Beautiful car.
@@nolanmenne7597 who made the harness for you? I'm seriously considering this swap in my 1990 SuperCoupe. Also what tranny did you use and what year motor is it? AC and power steering working?
Not being nosey how much you got into making everything work lol I bought a f150 3.5 to put into a ranger yrs back and waited 2 yrs for the control pack to come out and lost interest in the build
@@MrTrevtrev198 I dont think you could do this swap for less than 10,000 not counting the car. 10,000 would be for all major components just to get it running. You would also have to be a pretty good fabricator, everything is custom, motor mounts, power steering pump mount, exhaust, intercooler and piping,etc. I am over 20,000 with the car and the car has full suspension and brakes.
@@nolanmenne7597 that's crazy lol. I'm a welder by trade so that's not a problem but the cost is haha. Hats off to ya buddy one bad ass build on a iconic car at that. I have had 3 turbo coupes love those cars
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Years later, this thing still looks bad ass. I don't understand why people are sleeping on this engine. The raptor version puts out 500+lbft of torque for almost the entire rev range....that's more power than the old skool Buick and poncho 455 sd's . This setup is a GN killer in every sense. The raptor v6 with a tenspeed 👹oh my god why has no one done that yet!
Sure, but a 3.5L twin turbo V8 would be even cooler, and is a missed opportunity. Who cares if you have to make them smaller this is America and we like V8 rumble!
@@eclipsegst9419 your not wrong but the whole thing behind a factory, small cube, turbo car is simply that. The turbo and super coupe made more power from a smaller engine. The smaller engine is lighter and can be mounted further back and lower down to improve every aspect of the chassis. Hear me, I love a nasty V8 but a 500hp/500lbft 3.5 V6 in this chassis would do a lot of ego stomping at a track.
What a great swap for the TC....
Looks really good.
Good to see a VT plate on it as well!
Got to be one of the sexiest Ford cars of all time....dang boy that's a good looking car.
Thanks
@@nolanmenne7597 excellent work brother
Freaking awesome absolutely amazing I love the car and the engine swap. I wish my dad would have kept his turbo coupe. He did a 500hp 351 Windsor back in 1998. It was carburetor ofcourse do to lack of technology back then.
Sweet combo!! Hat’s off to you Sir.
Wow! Great car! Brings back memories as many years ago I had the 86 Turbo Coupe (before the intercooler) and I loved the ride and handling of that car! Good video and great car. Congrats! You just earned a sub😀
That is sick. Thinking about swapping my 95.
great work, tbird coupe lookin cool
That's a great engine swap, I considered this but wasn't sure that it could be done! Great job... I'm going to try an engine swap with an Australian Barra in-line 6 Turbo😉
Thanks....Adam LZ just did a Barra swap in a gt350... lots of info on his channel.
@@nolanmenne7597 Yeah I've been paying close attention to Adam lol 😁. Those are my two favorite engines right now the EcoBoost V6 and the Barra inline 6. I like the EcoBoost with a big turbo conversion and E85... Apparently having a decent fuel pump is one key to those EcoBoost engines. But they're getting well over a thousand horsepower out of those Barra inline 6's with a single turbo which is astonishing, I guess the iron block is key to handling close to 40 lb of boost.
I love that Thunderbird Turbo coupe that's a cool sleeper car. If I'm not mistaken they were available with a stick too.
@@demetriusraydenjohnson7658 stock Barra internals with upgraded head studs and valve springs will make a safe 600hp-650hp, depending on what condition the engine is in and if its been thrashed or not.
Sadly my grandson is faced with timing chain issues in his 3.5 SHO. Unfortunately the engine is stuffed in sideways, so must be dropped out the bottom to be worked on.
Cool ride. Need to finish mine.
Great job buddy love it
great swap
Nice aerobird...
Honorable mentions for ecoboost swap
Mustang svo
Escort exp
Ford ltd
Crown victoria
Ranger/bronco 2/ explorer gen 1/2/sport trac/sport
Contour/tempo
Focus
Probe
Beautiful car
Perfection!!
Nicely done. 🔥
Wow, thats beautiful man, congratulations!
Thanks
Very nice conversion!
Damn that’s cool!
omg im in love with
I have that 3.5 in my 2010 Fusion Sport that is a very fast powerful engine yet thats a V6! Can take out most V8s honestly
AMAZING 💪😎🤘
No way! Two of them?!?!
What you do with old 2.3t? I need more of them!!
Lol boom
I bet this thing goes supersonic
So sick!
Never been into the thunderbirds but man that ones looks good and an awesome engine and clean swap
Should swapped a 2.3T that would been a helluva swap keeping it factory spirit swap. Probably gsts up and goes with the 3.5 in it.
Cool.i like her.
Love it nice work
Nolan I need some help. I need some contacts and assistance on swapping an ecoboost into a 89 escort Gt. Any direction would be greatly appreciated
Very nice swap. Any HP or track numbers??
Ok what’d ya do for exhaust, it sounds really good for a V6!!!
What spoiler is that??. I used a 91 supercoupe spoiler.
If this comes for sale, I'll buy it from you
awesome thats a sexy t bird ford needs to bring back the Tbird or Cougar with a base 3.3l v6 and a 3.5 ecoboost
I agree but add the 2.7 in there with the 3.5
Do you still own this car please comment back Thank you very much for this video would love to know it's love to know if you still have it this car is sharp
Clean ass fr500s
Hell yeah
i hope the op can reply,, is the rear spoiler stock or from another car? the gfx kit is rare,, but the spoiler fit i am interested in finding a source
My drivers side door does the same thing
Where did you find the body kit? Ive looked for years. Great wheel choice
prob killed some owner for it, this is how rare these bodykits are
@@Dedecayed ultra rare. I’m shocked every time I see one with it.
Bucket list item...
Looks great! What happen to the red car? A Turbocoupe in red or blue has always been on my wish list and 3.5 Ecoboost is the prefect motor for these cars.
A buddy is supposed to buy it. It is apart.
I have an 87 t bird and I love the turbo sound while driving but I also might consider a swap for a v8 carberateur but if I do that the v8 must at least have 300bhp and I want it to be a manual. Any advice?
Hey man my dad did the v8 carburetor swap on a 88 turbo coupe you should have no problem with doing a v8 swap.
The only thing I can remember my dad doing was changing the front springs because of the weight difference from the 4 cylinder to the v8
Where did you get that body kit? Or skirt or whatever
There very hard to find i have been looking for ever u would of had to get it back in the day they dont make them anymore. Sometimes they come up for sale on ebay rare though or keep your eye out for auto reckers i found one pick in pull website a tbird had it on there but of course when i got there it was gone missed out. WWW.COOLCATS.COM THEY GOT COOL STUFF TBIRD COUGAR CLUB!
What transmission are you running with it? Im looking to do this with a 91 mustang lx. I know its a lot of work but man it looks so worth it. Beautiful car.
Thanks, 6R80 with a quick 6 controller.
@@nolanmenne7597 you have an aftermarket k-member and make your own motor mounts?
What wheels are these and size? Sn95 spindles?
how did you get fresh headlights?
My thunderbrick looked good but still slow. (255 c.i. v8) 1982
Would you think that HP is on this car, I would love to get this setup, I've seen these engines push a lot of torque that's very impressive.
Have not dynoed it yet. Probably 420 to 450 RWHP.
@@nolanmenne7597 who made the harness for you? I'm seriously considering this swap in my 1990 SuperCoupe. Also what tranny did you use and what year motor is it? AC and power steering working?
Nice fans
How did you get it to work with a automatic transmission?? The control packs will only work on standard shifts?
Quick 6 controller
Not being nosey how much you got into making everything work lol I bought a f150 3.5 to put into a ranger yrs back and waited 2 yrs for the control pack to come out and lost interest in the build
@@MrTrevtrev198 I dont think you could do this swap for less than 10,000 not counting the car. 10,000 would be for all major components just to get it running. You would also have to be a pretty good fabricator, everything is custom, motor mounts, power steering pump mount, exhaust, intercooler and piping,etc. I am over 20,000 with the car and the car has full suspension and brakes.
@@nolanmenne7597 that's crazy lol. I'm a welder by trade so that's not a problem but the cost is haha. Hats off to ya buddy one bad ass build on a iconic car at that. I have had 3 turbo coupes love those cars
How easy was the swap?
For sale?
Not really, but everything is for sale for the right price.
So hard
Inspires me to work faster on mine.
Kick A bird.
Como cuanto vale esa chulada
28,000
28000 pesos lo compro
@@elfuerenonunez3729 Dolares mi amigo
Si lo sabía esos carros me gustan mucho en México no ay y si encuentras uno están bien caros y la verdad si los valen
@@nolanmenne7597 Wait what 28K for that?
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