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  1. LILCBRA

    Looking forward to collaborating with my new community

    Welcome to :SN: ! Sorry you got conned, but if it's something worth it to you it can be somewhat overlooked once the mechanical problems are remedied. As I'm sure you're aware, as most of us are, that cars are horrible investments (unless you're a con man....) so what's done is done. Enjoy it...
  2. LILCBRA

    Progress Thread The next "big" project for my Cobra - T-top conversion coming soon!

    You know that yard work I did yesterday? And how, not too long ago, I said that my back was killing me? Yeah, I apparently overdid it yesterday, so I only got a little bit done before deciding to call it quits for the night. I pulled the passenger seat out (which is what prompted the idea to not...
  3. LILCBRA

    Progress Thread The next "big" project for my Cobra - T-top conversion coming soon!

    Not much got done before work tonight. Today is the first day that it's not rained in 8 days and the forecast calls for the rain to return for almost another week so I took the opportunity to get yardwork done. But I did get the tail lights and spoiler end caps pulled. The tail lights are both...
  4. LILCBRA

    Yet another v8 swap

    Thanks, though the red cars that I have are a parts car and my Fox GT convertible. I think you meant @IICrew ;) You won't have any issues if they're 351W heads, which I'd assume that they are. If they're 351C or 351M heads you'll have to have custom headers made as they're a different style.
  5. LILCBRA

    Yet another v8 swap

    Hopefully the underside is as clean. :cross:
  6. LILCBRA

    Yet another v8 swap

    Actually, it looks like @extra_stout used a T5, @IICrew used a T5, and @welder4956 and @2Blue2 are using stock setups. I've been searching for some sort of help here in the forums and the only thing I've found so far, which isn't directly related to a C4, is this thread of an AOD swap. It...
  7. LILCBRA

    Yet another v8 swap

    I have no idea about what a shop would charge. But there have been people who've used the larger bell housing and flex plates though I don't have any first hand experience with it. You may have to massage the tunnel and may have exhaust clearance issues, but it should be workable. I believe...
  8. LILCBRA

    Progress Thread The next "big" project for my Cobra - T-top conversion coming soon!

    Tell you what - having no floor pan sure does make removing a stereo a breeze. :rlaugh: You know, if this still works it may just end up in my car. I mean why not? It's period correct.... ;)
  9. LILCBRA

    Yet another v8 swap

    An OEM II C4 bell? The easiest approach is probably locating a stock II flexplate then having a shop change the balance weight to 50 oz.
  10. LILCBRA

    Yet another v8 swap

    I'm sure someone has, you'll just need to be aware that you may run into clearance issues.
  11. LILCBRA

    Yet another v8 swap

    The pickup tube is also for a Fox. The II gets a front sump pickup like this one. https://www.classicindustries.com/product/all-years/ford/mustangii/parts/6622a6.html
  12. LILCBRA

    Vibration after new clutch

    I feel that this is the most likely culprit.
  13. LILCBRA

    Yet another v8 swap

    No, that is for a Fox. Mustang IIs get a front sump pan that hugs the crankshaft on the back half to give clearance for the rack and pinion. Here is a pic comparison of 2 different front sump pans, one being for the II.
  14. LILCBRA

    Progress Thread The next "big" project for my Cobra - T-top conversion coming soon!

    I've thought about relocating it to the hatch area, just haven't committed to it. As for the creases in the banner - I've not thought much about it. I'm wondering how the freshen function of my dryer would work or if I could just use a low heat setting for like 20-30 minutes. :shrug:
  15. LILCBRA

    Vibration after new clutch

    The more I think about what you're saying the more I think it's some sort of alignment issue with the input shaft. Were all of the mating surfaces cleaned as best you could before reinstalling everything? When you installed the transmission, did it seat cleanly before bolting it in or did you...
  16. LILCBRA

    Progress Thread The next "big" project for my Cobra - T-top conversion coming soon!

    This should help.
  17. LILCBRA

    Vibration after new clutch

    Welcome to :SN: ! So the problem wasn't present before the swap, or was it? And your checks were done with or without the driveshaft to eliminate driveshaft issues? My first instinct is something to do with the input shaft of the transmission. Whether that's the pilot bushing, a bad bearing...
  18. LILCBRA

    Progress Thread The next "big" project for my Cobra - T-top conversion coming soon!

    This cooling duct is cracked and missing a piece, but I've saved a few on Ebay since your last suggestion. I'll probably pull the trigger on one sometime in the relatively near future. Speaking of Ebay and pulling the trigger - I couldn't help myself and pulled the trigger on one of these a...
  19. LILCBRA

    Progress Thread The next "big" project for my Cobra - T-top conversion coming soon!

    Tonight's progress: Pulled the engine harness, the firewall braces, and made templates for the hole locations for those braces as well as the T top roof if I need it. It's about time to climb around inside the car to remove the dash but, if I'm being honest, I'm not looking forward to it. I have...
  20. LILCBRA

    Yet another v8 swap

    Hi Bob! What clarification are you looking for? As @Blackhawkxx said, the oil pans are unique in order to clear the rack and pinion. Exhaust can be one of the most challenging parts of it all since it's so tight. Ford made a smaller flywheel/flexplate and corresponding bell housing specifically...
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