I will own one one day

"Frenchlicker" (frenchlicker) 12/05/2015 at 20:07 • Filed to: Hey Little (Could be) Tiger

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One day I dream of buying one of these, in decrepit condition, and going all out on it. I believe they put a 289 in the later Tigers so I’m thinking that means there is enough room to put something more modern and more powerful in there.

That Bastard Kurtis - An Attempt to Standardize My Username Across Platforms > Frenchlicker 12/05/2015 at 20:14

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Yeah, I think most of the Tigers for got a 260 or a 289, so you could fit most any small block in there. How about a Voodoo out of the new GT350? 8400rpm V8 in a Tiger...that would be sick.

Chariotoflove > Frenchlicker 12/05/2015 at 20:32

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Cool ambition. I hope you get to do it.

Frenchlicker > That Bastard Kurtis - An Attempt to Standardize My Username Across Platforms 12/05/2015 at 21:07

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It's just a dream right now but I'm not going to dream too far out. By the time I can afford this I may be able to find a totaled Ecoboost Mustang at a decent price. If I remember from previous research that setup would put out just shy of double the horsepower of the original Tiger before any tuning.

Frenchlicker > Chariotoflove 12/05/2015 at 21:08

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At one point I had found a good prospect. Needed tons of sheet metal work but had a good frame, then my daily driver blew up. One day though.

shop-teacher > Frenchlicker 12/05/2015 at 21:11

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These things are awesome! My next door neighbor had one in British Racing Green. He restored it back in the 80’s, back when these were cheap. I think he bought it for $900, restored it in his garage over a winter, and sold it for somewhere in the low teens.

Yes, they did put a 289 in some of the last of them. The bodies are a little ... Floppy. You’ll have to cage it if you’re going to add much more power.

Frenchlicker > shop-teacher 12/05/2015 at 21:13

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I figured if I get the chance to do it I will be going all out. Strip it to the frame and reinforce everything. Also I think the cage is necessary no matter what if you value your life.

shop-teacher > Frenchlicker 12/05/2015 at 21:14

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Good call!

Chariotoflove > Frenchlicker 12/05/2015 at 21:59

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Real life intrudes.

Frenchlicker > Chariotoflove 12/05/2015 at 22:23

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Waaaay too often.