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Topic: Super Coupe dilemna
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kid vishus
Gearhead Posts: 7251
From: middle of NC
Registered: Oct 2000
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posted 01-22-2005 08:35 AM
 
What does anyone know about these cars? If I were to buy one, what kind of stuff should I look for that is specific to them that goes bad and needs repaired? Years ago, I had a desire to own one. I managed to talk myself out of it and pretty much forgot about it till now. But since we play with a lot of superchargers at work, and boost is really cool, the desire to own a Super Coupe is back, and stronger than ever. Problem is, we don't really need anymore cars and I may have found one that fits my criteria; black interior, 5 speed, nice exterior colour, not beat up, and cheap. If I had the money I would have it now, but as it is, it wouldn't take much to come up with the cash. But, do I really need one? And do I really want to spend racecar money on another street hot rod? Although, since my drive back and forth to work is farther now, I am sure the SC would get better gas mile-age than my Lightning does (last tankfull it got a whopping 12.5 mpg.) Someone talk me out of this crazy idea. 
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KULTULZ
Gearhead Posts: 959
From: Rockville, MD
Registered: Oct 2002
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posted 01-22-2005 09:14 AM
The only thing that would concern me about the car is availability of service parts from FORD. They don't seem to like to support some of the more exoctic cars they have made. For the blower and related parts, you would likely have to depend on a car club for sources.But then again, you can always upgrade to a 5.0L.
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kid vishus
Gearhead Posts: 7251
From: middle of NC
Registered: Oct 2000
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posted 01-22-2005 09:29 AM
I think there are enough people making aftermarket blowers for them that the blower wouldn't be an issue. More boost is even better. 
But what about the independant rear suspension? I don't know anything about that stuff. Is there anything there that wears out?Wow, I just read my first post and it was all over the place. 
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KULTULZ
Gearhead Posts: 959
From: Rockville, MD
Registered: Oct 2002
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posted 01-22-2005 07:01 PM
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Originally posted by kid vishus:I think there are enough people making aftermarket blowers for them that the blower wouldn't be an issue.
Well, the blower itself is readily available reman (or pumped up) EATON. What I am referring to is specialty parts for the car. quote:
But what about the independant rear suspension? I don't know anything about that stuff. Is there anything there that wears out?
The IRS is nice on these cars (well...everything is for that matter). It may have electronic ride control. The ECM controls ride height and harshness. The struts can be pretty expensive. Check this website out; http://www.sccoa.com/ It should answer any questions you have. Let us know if you decide to get it...  [This message has been edited by KULTULZ (edited 01-22-2005).]
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393Bird
Gearhead Posts: 188
From: Clarksville Tn.
Registered: Feb 2004
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posted 01-22-2005 07:22 PM
They are cool cars. Mine was a 5.0 Bird that does not have some of the nice stuff that was only on thew SC. The most common problem with them is head gaskets. Partial caused by lack of regular replacement of coolant causing the gaskets to deterate some, then blowing out under boost. The AOD ones have a stronger AOD that other Fords, but the OD is still weak. The 5 speed ones are FUN. As mentioned above, SCCoA Forums can answer any questions you have. Some guys are putting the larger M112 blowers on them, and tons of other mods. Fastest street one I know of turns mid 10s, but stock they run mid 14s.
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1993 Tbird
393 stroker, 3500 RPM converter
http://members.tccoa.com/393bird/
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kid vishus
Gearhead Posts: 7251
From: middle of NC
Registered: Oct 2000
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posted 01-23-2005 09:37 AM
I've been browsing the SCCoA site for almost a week now, lots of good info there. I used to have a '96 LX coupe that had a 3.8 V6 that I had bought new, but the ex got it in the divorce (I got to keep my Lightning, so I got the better end of that deal.) It rode and drove nice, but was a dog powerwise. There's a couple of SC's on ebay I've been looking at. The first one http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=6240&item=4520111623&rd=1 The second one http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=6240&item=4521622726&rd=1
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393Bird
Gearhead Posts: 188
From: Clarksville Tn.
Registered: Feb 2004
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posted 01-23-2005 10:46 AM
That black one is nice, but a little high starting bid. If it was a buy it at price, it would be a in line price.The other one looks fine, and could use a good buffing and wax job.
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kid vishus
Gearhead Posts: 7251
From: middle of NC
Registered: Oct 2000
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posted 01-23-2005 04:18 PM
The black car is nice, but I wouldn't want to pay much more if any, than that for it. The other one looks like it will go cheaper (unless the bidding gets stupid at the last minute), but it will require a little work; like putting the 5 speed back in it and fixing the windshield.
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Thud
Gearhead Posts: 1407
From: Cumming,Ga.,USofA
Registered: Jun 99
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posted 01-24-2005 12:41 PM
I had a '90 with a 5-speed. It's the only car I've ever truly missed.
The only problem I had was with the 3rd gear synchros, and that was fixed under warranty (it was the dealership owner's demo and the service writer told me that the boss couldn't drive a stick for crap).I consider it the nicest car I've ever owned.
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'94 Lightning #942 of 4007
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427Fastback
Gearhead Posts: 530
From: N.Vancouver.B.C
Registered: Jan 2005
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posted 04-28-2005 03:29 AM
My X has a 94 V8 LX and her daughter has a 93 SC 5spd.The SC was nothing but grief.lots of stupid little problems and yes the head gaskets went.Lots of people love the SC but i had no such luck.The LX came with all the SC ground effects and was a really nice car.
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393Bird
Gearhead Posts: 188
From: Clarksville Tn.
Registered: Feb 2004
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posted 04-30-2005 11:34 PM
Did you get you a Bird yet?------------------
1993 Tbird
393 stroker, 3500 RPM converter
http://members.tccoa.com/393bird/
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wLa2
Journeyman Posts: 3
From: East Rutherford,NJ,USA
Registered: Oct 2005
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posted 10-16-2005 02:20 PM
google "rockauto" and hold on tight ... every part for any car from the past 25 years!------------------
wLa2
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rfedd
Gearhead Posts: 78
From: Vancouver, WA, USA
Registered: Aug 99
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posted 12-27-2005 11:44 PM
The SC's and Cougar's are becoming popular again. The amount of power people are getting out of them is unbelievable. With things like the Magnum Powers Magnaport III and other bolt ons like cam, head porting, exhaust and intake they are now in the 11's. Here is one example of that: 11.30 @ 123 MPH. http://home.fastspecialties.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=108&Itemid=51Ron ------------------
65 FB, 347 CI, C4, 4.56
60: 1.360
1/8: 6.17 @ 112
1/4: 9.74 @ 137
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kid vishus
Gearhead Posts: 7251
From: middle of NC
Registered: Oct 2000
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posted 12-28-2005 09:12 AM
People are getting a lot of power out of them, but unfortunately for owners, a relatively unmodified car isn't worth much on the open market. Not that I have a problem with that. I bought mine to drive, not to hot rod it. I have a racecar for going fast.
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kid vishus
Gearhead Posts: 7251
From: middle of NC
Registered: Oct 2000
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posted 12-28-2005 09:17 AM
Oh yeah, I guess I should have posted that I did buy one. It's a '93, white exterior, automatic, with almost perfect black leather interior, 3.27 gear, and every option avialable that year (power moonroof, keyless entry, fold down rear seat.) And it's completely stock, so I know it wasn't thrashed on too awfully hard. 
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393Bird
Gearhead Posts: 188
From: Clarksville Tn.
Registered: Feb 2004
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posted 12-28-2005 03:07 PM
Very nice car I am sure.... I wish I had ordered mine with black interior instead of burgandy. It limits what color graphics I can use with it. I would like to do some blue strips, or flames, but the interior would clash  ------------------
1993 Tbird
393 stroker, 2400 RPM (Burgerflippers!)converter http://members.tccoa.com/392bird/
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