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If that is from the Thunderbird "sport" models, the block is useless unless you put in the H.O. valve train. I went through the exact same shit back in the day when I had one.

If you're going as far as putting in the H.O. parts you might as well send the block out for cleaning/inspection/restoration and then throw a bunch of parts at it to make it a "real" 302 (around 320hp and 300 torque would be decently reliable). That block can be dropped into Lincoln LS VII's, Mercury Cougars, Mustangs, Broncos, etc. as long as they offered a version of the vehicle with a V8 around the same timeframe as that engine block you should be fine.

also ford explorer heads

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this senpai

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>>15645353
the 80s were a shitty time for cars
i can only think a few cars from the 80s that i would own like a '89 foxbody or a '87 grand national
i guess i might even drive pic related

you need a list?
lancia integrale
ford RS200
audi sport quattro
lancia delta s4
lancia 037
ferrari 288 GTO
ferrari Testarossa
porsche 930, 931 951 928 959
etc etc

I'd never want to own a car without a standard size, exchangeable head unit. Not because I'm an audiophile that needs his high end aftermarket sound system, but because highly integrated infotainment systems are where I draw the line of too many electronic gimmicks. I've studied automotive engineering and learned that a "stereo" integrated into the ECU network is a cornucopia of problems waiting to happen. From .wav files disabling your ABS to shitty code leading to catastrophic failures of the engine ECU.

>>15645323
This is exactly how I feel about modern vehicles and their over-engineering in general. Much like your audio system, I can't even put a lift disk into a modern Silverado comfortably without thinking I will somehow fuck up the suspension springs with the million other things they put into the body like 10 fucking sensors.

Yes, I absolutely despite the direction the industry is headed in. I appreciate technological advancements as much as the next guy but not at the expense of being able to perform routine maintenance myself. Every mechanic knows that electrical issues are the one thing that typically requires factory mechanics to deal with because of all the bullshit proprietary software and tools they have to manage it. It's nonsense that removes power from the consumers and ensures you come crawling back to the overpriced dealership over every little quirk. It's not needed and mostly in place to pander to the new liberal/numale/millennial populace who are all fucking idiots that can't do anything themselves because their beta fathers didn't discipline them and the androgynous society we live in just reinforced it.

Sorry I went on a bit of the rant but the point is I don't like it.

>>15642057
Shifting with your left hand seems so odd

Its not a bad car, they arent exactly fast though

Yeah, there's a reason it's so cheap.
They drive like generic, slow hatchbacks which you can't see out of properly, all while having actually very expensive parts.

For $7,500 you can get a good condition Soarer which will just be better

>>15642057
the suspension on these is abnormally stiff on the earlier cars. otherwise its a fine enough car, kinda fun, feels big inside.

i bought one when they first came out and ended up trading it in a year later.

Miata
followed by the AW11

NB2 Miata or '93+ MR-2 NA

Depends on where you're located might be other options

>>15671375
Wow beat me to it somewhat

/thread or whatever

no one cares nigga this aint ur blog

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>>15671033
wut

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>>15670903
>3 series
>theres more than 3
for real?

>>15670903
It means to take the things from point A - B. And yeah, you are an idiot.

>station wagon
>it can't station wagons

I'm a 1 & 7 during normal driving

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>Not having one hand on the shifter 24/7 for maximum shifting efficiency

Right hand racecar, left hand new

>>15665520
>mfw am Italian and it is against the law to modify vehicles in any possible way


(͡°͜ʖ͡°)

>>15665520
>germany
>drifting is considered "a failure to control the vehicle" and will be fined
Help me out here, but isn't a true drift the exact opposite by Definition?

Switzerland here, about the same as what OP posted.

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Definitely Audi...

At least Mercedes knows who they make cars for

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>>15664800
You forgot VW.

>>15664809
No he didn't.

By big three he means the ones considered to be the expensive/luxury brands.

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Swap in ecoboost

>>15662574
Do you have money OP? Go to walmart, get some carpet cleaner and a plastic brush. Get some water from a sink at a car wash and mix with a bit of carpet cleaner, let it seep for like 1min then scrub off and lift off with a rag or towel. Repeat until gone you stupid nigger

Pressure wash the shit out of it nigga

>>15661063
As long as you aren't abusing it it should hold up, I'd think.

I'd recommend seeing if there is a dual sport version that has all the necessary road worthy equipment to be street legal.

>>15661096
There isn't. Although it won't take much money to get the lights necessary. I am debating between a KTM 300xcw and one of the new Beta 300rr. The beta has oil injection which I really like.

>>15661167
Don't those bikes need a top end rebuild every 200 hours.

Also what does org thinks about arctic trucks like the one in OP?

>>15646928
They have very large balloony tyres.

>>15646928
pretty much worthless for anything other than arctic travel
they look sweet tho

>>15646925
>>What do you plan on doing next?
finally fixing the one rust spot on my 80. luckily its all located on an inner fender panel so im just going to replace it.

>>15655725
even though the term redpill is literal cancer, i am interested in this. /hou/ seems to have more fun but also more drama than the other meet threads. why?

Gang of hoons that prefer to ride at night. Based in houston. Highly political and machiavellian organisation.

because people show up
they bump the threads
and they are relatively nice to each other
they all look like they have an amazing time

22 yo ~6 total last one was couple months ago for 80 in a 55 and passing on right but hired a lawyer and got it down to operating with bad breaks lol

I'm up to around 8. Half of them remain unpaid.

Really don't know why they haven't revoked my license yet.

>>15666072
22 as well.

>>15666057
>>15666072
>>15666102

>130 kph in a 50 zone
>cutting a roundabout on the left
>passing right in front of police
>no ticket

it's like that line from F&F Tokyo Drift: "If you are too fast, they won't chase you up"