Here is a quick vid of my Fairmont Wagon.

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  1. streetmonkey

    streetmonkey New Member

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    [ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b-5Q5vP2Q34"]YouTube - 78 Ford Fairmont wagon launch a couple of times then run it through 3rd gear.[/ame]
     
    streetmonkey, Jul 5, 2009
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    Stormin' Norman Well-Known Member

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    That's quick alright. (y) Almost caight up to the guy that passed you in seconds. :bowdown:
     
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    Yeah, and he was running 55 or 60MPH. It is a 55 MPH zone. It should do better when I change out the 2.47 rear gear for a set of 3.73 gears.:evilsmile::chirp:
     
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    Oh yeah! Much better! Mine was built in Mexico, and got a weird ratio of 3.07:1, not the usual 3.08:1, AND it's a DANA type 44 yearend, not a standard Ford. It's decent, but with 3.73 gears, and the 5.0 V8, yep, that'll do it!

    You gonna put a rear-view camera to see all the rice-rockets you pass?:lolup:
     
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    sounds like you need some more traction..;)
    find some mushier springs for the rear and try them...the wagon likes to squat :)
     
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    that thing sounds sweet, i see you have a nice collection of fox body cars...
     
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