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166 messages, Last post on Oct 01, 2012 at 3:17 PM
You are in the Speed Shop Tuning and Modification Forum.- Your Host is steve_
What is this discussion about? Ford Thunderbird, Performance Mods, Sedan
#160 of 166 Re: 97 thunderbird [nsun] by steve_ HOST
Jan 17, 2011 (12:55 pm)
Replying to: nsun (Jan 17, 2011 12:45 pm)
The Got a Quick, Technical Question? discussion may help too.
#161 of 166 Fan motor by enderdrm
Jan 17, 2011 (5:23 pm)
You probably need to replace the fan motor.http://www.autozone.com/autozone/parts/1996-Ford-Thunderbird/Radiator-Fan-Motor/- _/N-j4xe1Z9pd9y
Pretty expensive - maybe check a boneyard.
#162 of 166 2005 Thunderbird Gas by bob399
Jun 19, 2012 (2:01 pm)
Like to purchace a 2005 Thunderbird 3.9, manufacture recommends premiun fuel at todays prices would it be ok to use regular 89 octane with out doing damage to engine or ping.- steve_ (Jun 19, 2012 4:51 pm)
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#163 of 166 Re: 2005 Thunderbird Gas [bob399] by steve_ HOST
Jun 19, 2012 (4:51 pm)
Replying to: bob399 (Jun 19, 2012 2:01 pm)
Our specs say "Fuel type: premium unleaded (required)". Not "recommended". The general rule of thumb when premium is required is that using regular gas gives you less performance, worse gas mileage and can increase the wear and tear on the engine. The car's computer should compensate and prevent ping though.
Since gas got over $3 a gallon, the percentage difference between regular and premium has fallen in most places.
Back when regular was $1.75, paying $2 for regular made a big percentage difference. The percentage difference between $3.50 and $3.75 isn't so much.
Enjoy the new ride and don't sweat the gas price - the better mpg should just about make up for the extra cost (the extra cost could easily be less than $100 a year).
- toomanyfumes (Jun 21, 2012 6:44 pm)
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#164 of 166 Re: 2005 Thunderbird Gas [steve_] by toomanyfumes
Jun 21, 2012 (6:44 pm)
Replying to: steve_ (Jun 19, 2012 4:51 pm)
I asked a Ford tech about using regular gas in my Lincoln LS and he gave me pretty much the the same answer you did, Steve. The increase in mileage and performance make up for the small increase in cost.
#165 of 166 1991 Ford Thunderbird ignigition module by wani
Oct 01, 2012 (9:28 am)
Where is 1991 Ford V-6, 3.8 ignigtion module located. Coil & sparkplugs replaced, new battery, new fuel pump. Acts like going to start, but won't. Was running great, but had to sit without starting for about 2-3 months.- Mr_Shiftright (Oct 01, 2012 3:17 pm)
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#166 of 166 Re: 1991 Ford Thunderbird ignigition module [wani] by Mr_Shiftright HOST
Oct 01, 2012 (3:17 pm)
Replying to: wani (Oct 01, 2012 9:28 am)
Thick Film Ignition (TFI) module is located on the left side (as you face the car) of the radiator shroud. You might go to ROCK AUTO to see what one looks like
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