What Tom and Tammy have built for Cougar buffs is a common sense bruiser cruiser ride that gets underway quickly without losing the sport-luxury demeanor Cougar is known for. Call it a hot cat on a fast track.
The Details1969 CougarOwner: Tom and Tammy Sladek, Jackson, MO
Engine*410ci Clevor stroker (351W with 351C heads)*Scat 4.00-inch steel stroker crank*Scat H-Beam 6.125-inch rods*Ross forged 11:1 pistons*SpeedPro plasma-moly rings*Lunati custom ground solid camshaft 602/.610-inch lift, .265/.272 duration*Mallory Unilite distributor, Accel Super Coil, MSD 6AL, 8mm Taylor wires*Holley 850-cfm carburetor*Holley electric fuel pump, 11/42-inch fuel line*Custom fiberglass intake manifold*Ford Racing underdrive pulleys
Transmission*Competition-built C4 transmission*PTC 4,500-rpm stall converter*B&M trans kit
Rearend*9-inch Ford *Richmond 4.11 gears
Exhaust*Hooker Super Comp headers, 171/48-inch primaries*Three-inch Flowmaster mufflers
Suspension*Front: Stock*Rear: Stock
Brakes*Front: Factory disc*Rear: Factory drum
Wheels*Front: 15x7 Magnum 500*Rear: 15x8 Magnum 500
Tires*Front: 235/60R15 BFGoodrich Radial T/A*Rear: 275/60R15 BFGoodrich Radial T/A (Mickey Thompson ET Street 28x12.5x15 for track use)
Interior*XR-7 Interior
Exterior*Eliminator Graphics