Driver Posted September 13, 2006 Share Posted September 13, 2006 (edited) This is a relist, but the car has since been reborn: Don't waste your AI dollar on an archaic 78 fairmont with Mustang panels and badges! You want low, you want wide, and you want IRS! Just look at other "AI projects" and what they're charging. I'm liquidating my whole road course racing operation. I haven't even had time to drive it lately, nevermind go to track days or installing my new toys. So no trades. What yo get is a whole lot of stuff, but summarized you get; -Strong 5.0 w/ TKO -in a IRS turn-key caged smelly loud car -a heap of parts to support the habbit of racing. Still reading? Good, here is the long list of what you're getting; The Car 1991 Mercury Cougar XR7 5.0 EFI V8 / TKO By Lasota Racing Technologies. 4 wheel disc IRS Gutted interior S&W Gage Engine: 10k miles, all miles after break-in have seen mobile one Block: fully machined (deck squared, line honed, balanced) ARP wave lock rod bolts ARP main Studs FMS oil pump with hardened ARP shaft Crane cams double roller Timing chain FMS f-303 cam shaft Heads: Ported E7te castings Multi-angle valve job Milled to 58cc chambers TFS double valve springs TFS chromoly locks and retainers Teflon valve stem seals ARP head bolts Intake: FMS cobra upper and lower intake manifolds FMS 65mm throttle body SN95 70mm air meter with custom cold air intake and K&N filter Exhaust: MAC 1 1/2\" primary shorty headers (chrome) Off-road Downtubes (2 1/2\") 2 1/2\" Thrush mufflers, dumped Cooling system: Pep-boys 3-core radiator Electric fan Fuel system: BBK 190lph in-tank fuel pump flow-matched 19lb injectors Drive Line: TKO 5spd trans & fresh clutch FMS aluminum center section with 4.30 gears One Piece Aluminum drive shaft included Ignition: Crane HI-2000 ignition Crane fireball coil FMS 9mm plug wires Optima Red top battery relocated to the passenger seat pan in NHRA legal box with battery cut of switch misc: A/C and Smog pump (and equipment) removed Interior totaly gutted, only drivers seat remains (passenger seat available) Comes with Kirkey aluminum bucket and seat cover/pad G-force 5 point 6pt roll cage Custom tube framed dash with aluminum skin (all you need, nothing you dont. Carbon Fibre dash shell included, never got around to mounting it) Autometer Phantom water temp and oil pressure gauges Suspension: Factory IRS (comes with spare reinforced subframe and aluminum lower control arms.) Eibach Pro kit Rear lateral brace Wheels/brakes: Rolling on OE 16x7.5 with good 245/50/16 tires comes with; -4 Cobra R replica rims, 17x9 -4 98 cobra rims Cobra 13" brake upgrade kit for front wheels. Includes front hub conversion (what the 98 wheels are for) -2 16x7.5 SC rims with BFG Comp T/As -4 street tires for 17" rims -4 DOT race slicks for 17" rims. Also included: Aluminum pumpkin with 3:27 open diff spare rear knuckles spare half stafts Other stuff I might have forgotten, I'll have to check the basement. The last lapping event that the car made it to was Mid Ohio on the Club course. At the time, it was still an Auto, and had no 4th gear. It also had a 3.27 open diff, and was unable to acclerate out of turns, it just destroyed tires. Despite these glaring problems, it still managed to lap consistently in the 1:45-1:50 range. Now, it will certainly accelerate out of corners, when I bought it (with a full interior) it would do a 1/4 mile in the low 13s. 5 forward gears means it will blast past the old 3speed 100mph ceiling, making the straightaways more useable. Installing the new brakes will mean you can brake later and with more confidence. This car is fast now, and has outstanding potential as a dedicated road course car. Buy it now and, if we can fit all the extra stuff in it, you can drive it home. Pictures of anything are available apon request, just give me an e-mail adress. $4000obo (if you wanna do the 2007 challenge, maybe we can work on the paperwork ) Edited January 23, 2007 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Driver Posted September 19, 2006 Author Share Posted September 19, 2006 Now with less sodium! Pics: Seen with 16" street going wheels Unspecting look, aye? Low, but not too low for your jack Layered Carbon Fiber dash shell. Weighs about a pound. Gutted doors with Lexan Windows. Windows slide up and down, and out. Held by a clevis pin/cotter. No leaks. See battery box and all important cup holders. 8 way power seats, adjustable side bolters and inflatable lumbar. Heavy, but for some reason I cant give it up. The bucket adorns our living room: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Driver Posted October 6, 2006 Author Share Posted October 6, 2006 Offers? This is the cheapest you are going to get into a competitive car. Tinker with it this winter and dominate AI next season. Will consider street legal trades. (that can seat at least 2 people) Lookin for a TSD rally car, I like Mercedes 190s. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ultimate Altima Posted October 6, 2006 Share Posted October 6, 2006 Where are you at? I'll offer $2007 in the spring, I'll problably get out bid though, I won't be able to do the challenge though cuz I got high-school. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Driver Posted October 7, 2006 Author Share Posted October 7, 2006 that half of my asking price. I appriciate the offer, but I can't take a hit like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ultimate Altima Posted October 8, 2006 Share Posted October 8, 2006 OK, sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck T. Posted October 16, 2006 Share Posted October 16, 2006 how much does it weigh? any guess on the HP of the motor? thanks chuck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Driver Posted October 16, 2006 Author Share Posted October 16, 2006 I have guesses for both, and plans for obtainng both. The car shold be around the 3000-3100 lb range with the cage in it. This is plugging the numbers of what I took out vs what I put back in. HP is a more difficult guess. I bought it from a drag racer (co owner of Lasota Racing tech.) who was angry with the IRS because it wouldn't launch to his liking. Never the less it was a low 13 second car with a full interior and a tank of gas, about 3500lbs. The guestimate of what is needed to do that is between 250-275 bhp, and about 320-330 tq. That's not alot, but the car is still very quick around a track with it. If you invest a bit and bring it up to the AI power/weight limits, it'll be significantly quicker out of the hole and on the straights. There are a number of Dyno shops here in Columbus, I'm waiting on the next "Dyno Day" to go get some cheap base lines. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mojosvt Posted October 16, 2006 Share Posted October 16, 2006 where in ohio are you located? would you be interested in an 03 cobra? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Driver Posted October 16, 2006 Author Share Posted October 16, 2006 Same place you're located. I live on the north side, Polaris Pkwy area. I would eb interested in an 03 cobra, if I were insane. Beleive me I'd love to have one, but I'm looking to downgrade to something cheaper on insurance, not more expensive. Also, I'm betting you wont be wanting to trade straight up, in which case I definately can't take it, since I have no money. I'm looking for something to rally, cheap and light hatches with accurate odometers prefered, but I'm open to other beaters as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mojosvt Posted October 16, 2006 Share Posted October 16, 2006 I might be interested, and would like to see it in person. Just let me know when you are avalible, evenings this week? this weekend? Just let me know. Mike I also have a 96 talon daily driver that I am looking to get rid of. It is really a winter beater, non-turbo, front wheel driver hatch. Engine and manual trans out of a 97 with 65,000 miles. Car runs well, body has 197000 miles. Body looks rather good for that many miles, but not perfect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Driver Posted October 16, 2006 Author Share Posted October 16, 2006 Perhaps we can deal. This week isn't going to work, though. Mid terms, plus buisness trip, plus packed weekend. My days and evenings are eaten. I wouldn't mind having a look at your DSM, though I'm admitedly wary of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Driver Posted December 13, 2006 Author Share Posted December 13, 2006 Still for sale. Sorry I disapeared, my computer let it's smoke out. Those of you who sent PMs, I've responded. $500 discount if you buy it before Christmas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Driver Posted December 20, 2006 Author Share Posted December 20, 2006 Just gave a test drive and discovered a new problem: 1st and second gear are uselss on street tires in the cold. The gas pedal should be relabeled as the "Sideways" button. Still for sale, open for trades. $3000 if you buy it before new years, I'm crazy enough to AutoX it next season, somebody stop me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Driver Posted January 23, 2007 Author Share Posted January 23, 2007 Now entertaining offers, some one turn this car into cash. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ultimate Altima Posted January 23, 2007 Share Posted January 23, 2007 How many of the spares can I got with the car for in the $2-2.25K range? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Driver Posted January 24, 2007 Author Share Posted January 24, 2007 How many of the spares can I got with the car for in the $2-2.25K range? Ehh not a whole lot. I have $2g invested in the transmission alone. I'd be wanting $2500 for just the car. If you do buy the car for $2500, and show up with extra cash, you might be able to con me out of some stuff. I've got a grand in wheels and tires alone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Driver Posted March 7, 2007 Author Share Posted March 7, 2007 My job is being moved 200mi away, so I'm facing a bit of a dilema. This car isn't costing me anything, but does represent potential cash. I'm slightly more motivated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
operationcougar Posted March 7, 2007 Share Posted March 7, 2007 which way are you moving? and might it be my way? making the drive to get the car a little more reasonable i dont know why but im drawn to this cars potential, why hasnt anyone taken this for this price if you decide that electronics and musical equipment is what you would rather have right now, instead of a car. you can look my way ill be there in a minuite Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Driver Posted March 7, 2007 Author Share Posted March 7, 2007 Bryan, Ohio. Why hasn't it sold? Because people would rather spend more on Mustangs that are slower? I honestly don't know. I'm atributing it tot he fact that this market is slow, and people don't beleive in the power of the MN12 platform. I've changed minds at Mid Ohio with old 192rwhp Thunderbird, this car will shatter perceptions. Would it be unwise to promote it as "So far superior that it will probably be banned!" Wow, maybe I just suck at sales. The way the car is layed out, it is far better suited to capitalize on the power/weight ratio limits of the AI class. Imagine turning that lead balast in your too-light Mustang into an IRS suspension and a fuel cell in the middle of the car? The problem is probably more the fact that I'm only listing it on a few web forums. If I'd ebay'ed it or put it in GRM, it would probably have been sold a long time ago. I'm also considering putting a few vids on You Tube. Unfortunately, a lapping day is out of my budget. I'd realy like to "keep it in sight" because I'd like to see what the new owner acomplishes with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Driver Posted March 13, 2007 Author Share Posted March 13, 2007 Just had an offer for $3200. You guys have a day or two to beat that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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