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1961 Ford Thunderbird Driver Side Rear View
Thunderbirds of every vintage seem to end up modified, and the '61-'63 versions are especially sought after. This fully loaded T-Bird is a primo example from that generation. Modified first-generation Thunderbirds are more common than you might think.		 Four Barrel Intake Monte Carlo Bar
Almost any type of engine modification you can think of has been done as part of a classic-Ford restoration or modification project. Let's take a look at a whole host of options for your restomod Ford. This underhood shot shows the most popular kind of induction setup; the single four-barrel carburetor on an aluminum intake manifold. On this restomod, everything is super tidy with a chrome export brace and Monte Carlo bar.		 Single Four Barrel Intake Ram Air Induction
Here's another single-quad setup, but this is connected to a frontal air source at the core support providing the beginnings of a true ram-air induction.
1964 Ford Fairlane Thunderbolt Intake View
Underhood on this '64 Fairlane we see twin four-barrel carbs or dual-quads. The carburetor throats are enclosed in an aluminum doghouse and fed with ducting from air-intake ports at the high-beam headlight openings. This is an arrangement that many Fairlane folks like to borrow from the famous Thunderbolt factory racer. Can you tell if this is a real Thunderbolt?		 Dual Quad Carburetor Tunnel Ram Intake
Here's a variation on the same ram-air induction. This time the induction includes a dual-quad setup with a bug-catcher scoop and a tunnel-ram intake manifold. This setup is great for top-end power but can be a handful in heavy traffic.		 Carbureted Intake Paxton Supercharger
Once you go beyond multiple carb arrangements, the next step on the performance ladder is a supercharger. The unit shown here is a Paxton centrifugal blower feeding a carburetor in a pressurized enclosure. It can be tough to tune, but once it's set right, this arrangement can work well.
Ford Mustang 5 Liter Engine View
Engines using EEC-IV fuel injection are a popular restomod engine upgrade. Besides the wow factor, smooth running and great fuel efficiency are the main benefits.		 Ford Cobra Full Engine View
Stepping up to a modular engine is more complicated but well worth the effort. Here's an impressive 32-valve 4.6 with a twin-screw-type supercharger.		 32 Valve 4 6 Liter Modular Supercharged Engine
Here's another example of a blown 32-valve modular engine. This time it's done with chrome and polish for a lot more flash.
1965 Ford Mustang Convertible Full Engine Bay View
Here is a 5.4 Lightning engine installed into a '65 Mustang convertible. Since these blown engines are known for extreme torque production, serious chassis reinforcements were necessary.		 1966 Ford Mustang Fastback Full Driver Side View
Here's a '66 Mustang fastback that's only mildly modified, but the results are slick. It's got a set of 15x7 styled-steel wheels in place using '67 center caps. Sometimes simple does the trick.		 1966 Ford Mustang Full Front View
This restomod Mustang is an example of the opposite school of thought. This car has a blown 32-valve engine, oversized rolling stock, and custom bodywork including a billet grille, shaved door handles, and a beautiful paint job.
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