Stripping Down a '97 Thunderbird To Make It a 427 Sleeper

Stripping Down a '97 Thunderbird To Make It a 427 Sleeper

HorsePower builds the epitome of a "sleeper" car. They take a drab, mundane 1997 Thunderbird, remove it's stock 4.6 engine to replace it with a 427 cubic inch beast. It's project also involving transmission, rear end and suspension upgrades. However, the exterior will be "plain Jane" all the way.

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Parts Used In This Episode

ADDCO Manufacturing,Inc.

Performance Anti-Sway Bar Kit

Dupli-Color

New Ford Gray Engine Enamel with Ceramic Resins

Dupli-Color

Semi-Gloss Black Engine Enamel with Ceramic Resins

EBC Brakes

Bluestuff NDX Full Race Pads

EBC Brakes

UPR Series Replacement Rotors

Eibach

Pro-Kit Lowering Springs

Ford Performance Parts

427 C.I.D. Boss Short Block Assembly

Ford Performance Parts

Cast Aluminum Black Wrinkle Valve Covers

Matco Tools

Master Disconnect Set

Randy's Ring & Pinion

Detroit Locker Differential

Randy's Ring & Pinion

Yukon 4.10 Ring and Pinion Set

Randy's Ring & Pinion

Yukon 8.8 IRS Master Overhaul Kit

The Driveshaft Shop, Inc.

FORD Thunderbird 1989-1997 / Mustang Cobra 1999 600HP Complete Rear Axles

WD-40

WD-40 Smart Straw