Thunderbird History

[Gobird]

Found this on U-Tube

Model History: Ford Thunderbird - YouTube

[ambitio]

Thank you for sharing. I have been wondering what practical options there might be to improve the engine performance a bit. Adding a Turbo seems to be an immediate thought.

Wondering whether anyone has taken measures to improve engine performance, what experiences they could share.

[Gobird]

On my 2002 it will do 143 mph. No need to improve the performance of the Tbird. Did this back in 2002.

[ambitio]

Mine is also a 2002. Other than tires, battery and fluids, everything is still factory installed 20+ years ago. Comparing it with a 2.3 eco-boost mustang, I wish it had a better acceleration.

[Bobnoir1]

Thank you for sharing. I have been wondering what practical options there might be to improve the engine performance a bit. Adding a Turbo seems to be an immediate thought.

Wondering whether anyone has taken measures to improve engine performance, what experiences they could share.

Agreed! I only see supercharging as an option to bump the 'Bird's horse power, but turbocharging seems easier to evoke. Searches reveal no company providing or any adventurous LS or Jaguar S-Type owner attempting the maneuver.

[JerriLampon]

Agreed! I only see supercharging as an option to bump the 'Bird's horse power, but turbocharging seems easier to evoke. Searches reveal no company providing or any adventurous LS or Jaguar S-Type owner attempting the maneuver.

Here are a few references to t-charge the retro-Birds, but not for the faint of heart or definitive instructions, it seems:
https://www.garrettmotion.com/news/n...shane-whalley/

https://torqstorm.com/product/superc...ls_conversion/

https://www.motortrend.com/features/...rformance-car/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z0f8Xt2N6pc

[ambitio]

Thank you for the links Jerri - Sounds like a retirement project candidate for me (assuming I ever manage to retire !)

[JerriLampon]

Thank you for the links Jerri - Sounds like a retirement project candidate for me (assuming I ever manage to retire !)

I define RETIREMENT as simply not working any longer.