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Thanks for all the info. I figured the car would do just about 13.9 1.4 mile time all thnig being perfect conditions. I thought i read differently thought on your torque figures. Yes a 429, yes 360 hp but I read somehwere I thoguht it has 480 ft lbs tq at 2,800 rpm; not the 4-5 ft lbs you quoted.
Sinc eyou know quite a bit about these cars another question. Is the rear end on this car a 9" or did I read somewhere is a 9 3/4" rear. Someone told me this isnt an easy rear to change ratio at all and its basically a rear change if a different ration is wanted because nobody offers different ring and pinion? Im pretty sure most thunderbirds in 69 have the standard 2.80 or 2.85 rear witht he option for a 3.00. I wouldnt mid a 3.00 but rather something like 3.10 to 3.30 range. I have read many dirivng opinion on the glamorbirds and was told they are actually not very impressive on acceleration. This blows me away because #1 its a big block, #2 the torque curve comes in at 2800 rpm which should be a great acccelerating car but I gather the 2.80 rear kills it. Just not a smart ration Ford put in thiere unless most of your driving is highway. Any insight on this?
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