1980 Mercury Cougar Turbo Charged 302ci I have no idea what I’m doing

I found this car out near Devils Lake, North Dakota. It was built by Ken L. Who owns a couple of Napa Auto parts stores he was very nice and knowledgeable.
I had 1 Mercury and then bought a 2nd one to be in compliance with the Steve Miller song. The song doesn’t say what happens if you somehow accidentally buy a 3rd Mercury. I guess we will just have to find out.
I really wanted a Mercury Zephyr or a Ford Fairmont with a mildly built engine. This car has a little more power than I was planning to have in a car. It has a Holly XL? Blow through carburetor. I was told that there aren’t very many people in the state that know how to tune a blow-through carb so I’m starting that journey now.
I will have to do some research on this one. I really don’t want to burn it up. Being so inexperienced with performance engines I honestly don’t even know what questions to ask. I know that the fuel ratio isn’t even close to what it needs to be.
If you have questions or tips please feel free to message me on instagram @ mikes_mischief or comment below.
I’ll be 40 this summer and doggoneit I’m tired of just driving junk vehicles everywhere. I want something to cruise around in and to take to car shows and automotive events. Maybe have a little bit of fun with it.
Thank you for your time.

[@chideventuresltd2385]

I’m going to get a XR7 on Monday happy to join the club

[@MikesMischief]

Right on!

[@2HacksGarage]

Very cool car Mike

[@MikesMischief]

Thanks man.

[@deanstevenson6527]

Fox XR7 Cougar Addiction...Satisfied! 🥝✔️

[@EYE_SPIDER]

Way to make it work brotha! BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOM BABY!

[@EYE_SPIDER]

Thats a really cool car brotha!

[@MikesMischief]

Thank you Brice.

[@moparnut6286]

I'd say your pretty diehard ford guy Mike!

[@MikesMischief]

No one is perfect.

[@deanstevenson6527]

, well, he's pretty, moparnut, lol​@@MikesMischief

[@moparnut6286]

Hey nothing wrong with a Ford.... That a good Mopar mechanic can't fix 😂

[@79asspin]

👍👍👍

[@arnoldoandalondra274]

I need seats for mine let me know !!!

[@whoiswaynereynolds5457]

First!!!! Almost 😂