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I have a 91 TBird. I bought it in 98 in Zanesville OH. It has the Sport/V8 Badgeing, 5.0 HO. I don't know if it is truely a "Sport" -I saw online that is supposed to have a "sport cluster" and I am not sure what defines that. I have replaced my 5.0 added a cold air kit, 76mm MAF, 70mm TB, Headers, Custom Ex, 3:55 and a Limited Slip. (It had an open axle). I have also upgraded the handleing with polyurethane bushings, bigger sway bar and some brackets. I LOVE MY BIRD! She has great mid range power and top end is great (spent 3 years in Germany with her BEFORE the Mods and she was great then too!
So, the "Sport" model has a couple extra badges and red body trim--that's it?
Not sure why this would make it especially collectable or worth much more than any other V8 'Bird?
Sport Models have SC springs too.
I have a 1991 Sport and have been building it up. I am the original owner. The larger, lower Sport springs significantly lower the car's center of gravity, and therefore allow much higher speeds through curves and turns. The handling properties of any vehicle are a MAJOR advantage, regardless of street or strip. Horsepower and handling are what makes sports cars have higher initial prices and higher resale values. Transmission experts in my area told me that the shift points in the valve body are also different in the Sport Model, making the car accelerate better. The number of vehicles produced has a direct affect on the fair market value. This should make the 1991 V8 Sport have a higher appraisal value. However, any unkept condition can negate this. Anyone with a 1991 V8 Sport Bird should never be apprehensive about investing money to keep it in excellent condition. The huge aftermarket for the Ford 302 drive train also helps to raise the market value and marketability.
I have more info on the 1991 Sport. This should clear up some confusion on the model. Go to, http://www.cardomain.com/ride/576934/6 and scroll down. There are some interesting facts about this vehicle.
Unfortunately you are all wrong in a lot of ways.
I am currently working with Ford and I have been for the last 20 years. I had a lot to do with the design of the 5.0 high output. What you don't know about it is that this engine actually is pushing out 246 hp stock, contrary to what is believed. I also know that the Sport model in 91 is a real car, and is a lot more rare than 500. There were actually 243 Sports made, and 50 Special Edition Sport models made in 1991.
This truly is a reliable car, and the engine is well capable of handling 800 hp if you have $25000 to invest in this beast of an engine.
It gets 28 mpg not 24, and it has a redesigned chassis for a smoother ride, and came with a lot more juice than the 4.6 ltr. The 4.6 was a guppie and was only used to improve fuel economy in the Tbird.
I'm sorry to burst your bubbles.
The rear diff is a 3:10 limited slip, and it's been in them since 88, and is almost a pozzie track system.
The a/c unit usually falls apart when the engine is idling for long periods of its life, because the engine is designed to drive at 140 mph, not 65 like the posted limit, which means the A/C unit bearings usually don't get lubricated enough to fully turn.
I bought my first Tbird back in the 70s when it came with the 5.8 ltr, the 351 Windsor; it is by far the best motor that was used to power the car.
I own 14 ford Thunderbirds and over 90 Ford vehicles; just to let you people know I am quite a genius when it comes to this car, as I am an enthusiast of it.
The 351 stopped being put in this car in 88 when I helped design the 302 for this car. I honestly think it was a mistake to stop putting the 351 in them, as it churned out a whopping 326 hp stock in the hi output edition that is mostly used for vehicles such as the 1995 Ford F150. Also the 351 Windsor is just a down sized 429 Cobra jet with a shorter stroke, smaller heads and a lower compression ratio, and the 302 was a downsized 351 so on and so forth.
The Tbird is truly a sports car, and should not be underestimated in any circumstance.
I also know for a fact that the 1991 Ford Thunderbird will beat a stock 1999 SVT Cobra, or I should say an SVT Mustang, which really has less torque unless you bring up the crank and cam size, which is very expensive on the SVT models.
If you have any further questions about this car, e mail me at colinljc@hotmail.com and I will give you an honest thought about what can go wrong with this car, what it is capable of, and what problems usually occur. This is not a joke in the slightest; I know what I am talking about.
If you really knew what you were talking about, you wouldn't refer to it as "pozzie" instead of "posi", which is short for "posi-traction", the GM brand name for limited slip differentials.
I have owned a 1991 Ford Thunderbird Sport for almost a year now. The car is as awesome as my 1979 Thunderbird Heritage Edition. The car has been well cared for and the only problem I am having is with the headlights going off after a few minutes of running the car. The car as I have been told, by Ford Motor Company in Dearborn Michigan is in actuality indeed a 1991 Sport - and there were only a handful built as Ford's return with the thunderbird to NASCAR racing and as a tribute to Mark Martin. The Sport has a cloth interior and stripe on body side. Aluminum wheels and rear defrost. I know of about 12 of these cars and they all are in great shape due to the rarity of this car.
I just purchased a 91 Thunderbird. I have owned a lot of muscle cars, and this thing is crazy fun. It is the Sport package, it does bear all the sport features including the sunroof and the red stripe V8 badges and the 5.0 HO motor. Yes it does say Sport on the rear, and yes I love the car. And it was according to the VINs, which all match, built in march of 91, making it a true 91, not a 91 half.
Has anyone added a super chip to there 5.0 HO Thunderbird? Was it worth the money? I own a 91 Sport. I have installed a Flowmaster muffler kit and K&N filter. The latter did improve performance.
I got a 92 Sport, and I went up against my friend's 95 4.6 Sport 5 times in a row and I roasted him like a chest nut on Christmas day!
There is an aftermarket for the 4.6, but they're still far too expensive for my taste. For your average day to day guy with a limited budget, I recommend the 5.0, but if you're a pro racer with sponsors and an an unlimited budget, the 4.6 is a better choice due to their overall weight and rpm ranges. It just depends on who you are and what you're doing.
Very interesting. I live in Australia and have owned a 1991 Thunderbird sports for 12 years
I have admired the car since I saw one in the states and was lucky enough to find one over here. Your comments have confirmed some of my beliefs that they are unique and a great car, I get plenty of looks and people wanting to know what the hell is it.
Is there anybody out there who can give me a contact for parts in the states as you can imaging getting spares over here is impossible. Also the steering wheel is on the right hand side thanks to a inverted corvette steering rack and dash mods were lots of fun, not.
I have a 1991 Ford Thunderbird 5.0 HO.
The thing is a beast! Sadly it will be crushed when traded in on a newer vehicle this year. I will receive the $4500 "cash for clunker" and $500 trade in value. For this "deal" to go through the vehicle MUST be crushed. A sad day, as I've owned it since 1992.
It's great to hear all the great stories about keeping your cars in great shape.
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"I will receive the $4500 "cash for clunker" and $500 trade in value."
Don't count your chickens before they are hatched. I read the program is only for pre 1984 cars because the goal is to reduce pollutants, not just increase overall MPG. Maybe that isn't totally right though. There were probably some last minute adjustments to the bill we haven't heard about yet since the bill just passed today.
I had a 91 T-bird Sport. The package, according to the sticker, was Sport package 434, part of the preferred equipment package 152. Now this is not listed as a package in the T-bird brochure, but I had the car and bought it in Aug of 91. Does anyone truly now about this car and how many were made, and how many are still out there? The last information I have on my old one was it was registered in South Jersey with about 134,000 miles on it. That was back in 2002. I would really love to find it and buy it back. I loved that car!