Stripping Down a '97 Thunderbird To Make It a 427 Sleeper

Stripping Down a '97 Thunderbird To Make It a 427 Sleeper

HorsePower builds the epitome of a "sleeper" car. They take a drab, mundane 1997 Thunderbird, remove it's stock 4.6 engine to replace it with a 427 cubic inch beast. It's project also involving transmission, rear end and suspension upgrades. However, the exterior will be "plain Jane" all the way.

Season 15 Episode 4

First Air Date: April 30, 2011

'97 Ford Thunderbird "Deep Sleep" Episodes

Stripping Down a '97 Thunderbird To Make It a 427 Sleeper

Season 15 Episode 4

Stripping Down a '97 Thunderbird To Make It a 427 Sl...

Building a 427 Stroker from a Ford Boss 351 Block

Season 15 Episode 6

Building a 427 Stroker from a Ford Boss 351 Block

Dropping a 427 Stroker Into a '97 T-Bird

Season 15 Episode 7

Dropping a 427 Stroker Into a '97 T-Bird

Buttoning Up and Tuning the 427 Stroker in Our Thunderbird Sleeper

Season 15 Episode 9

Buttoning Up and Tuning the 427 Stroker in Our Thund...

Parts Used In This Episode

ADDCO Manufacturing,Inc.

Performance Anti-Sway Bar Kit

Dupli-Color

New Ford Gray Engine Enamel with Ceramic Resins

Dupli-Color

Semi-Gloss Black Engine Enamel with Ceramic Resins

EBC Brakes

Bluestuff NDX Full Race Pads

EBC Brakes

UPR Series Replacement Rotors

Eibach

Pro-Kit Lowering Springs

Ford Performance Parts

427 C.I.D. Boss Short Block Assembly

Ford Performance Parts

Cast Aluminum Black Wrinkle Valve Covers

Matco Tools

Master Disconnect Set

Randy's Ring & Pinion

Detroit Locker Differential

Randy's Ring & Pinion

Yukon 4.10 Ring and Pinion Set

Randy's Ring & Pinion

Yukon 8.8 IRS Master Overhaul Kit

The Driveshaft Shop, Inc.

FORD Thunderbird 1989-1997 / Mustang Cobra 1999 600HP Complete Rear Axles

WD-40

WD-40 Smart Straw