85 4 banger swap

RsStanG1987

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Whats the easiest way to swap to a 5.0? In 85.. Engine, tranny, and carb setup? Or is more needed?

 

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http://www.fordcobraengines.com/331stkLB.htm

 

RsStanG1987

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Im not sure how that helped but nice response.. Real quick too.

 

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lol... heres the home page, i was thinking of my next save up project...
http://www.fordcobraengines.com/indexORIG.html

they have alot to choose from, and all built upon order. i know you have the money, so stop beating around the bush.. lol

 

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i know i didnt help you at all... i was just looken out for a brother.. im going jogging now, or yogging with a silent J..

 

795.0pacecar

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Engine, tranny, rearend, double hump crossmember, exhaust. I would go with fuel injection.

 

94venom5.0

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i am in the beginning stages of the same project...good luck!

 

RsStanG1987

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795.0pacecar said:

Engine, tranny, rearend, double hump crossmember, exhaust. I would go with fuel injection.

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I would do fuel injection but i need this to be a quick swap no wiring involved or changing of fuel lines..

 

FrankenStang

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795.0pacecar said:

Engine, tranny, rearend, double hump crossmember, exhaust. I would go with fuel injection.

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Yes.

My '80 Capri is fuel injected.

 

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90mustang_GT5.0 said:

http://www.fordcobraengines.com/331stkLB.htm

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why do you always link that site, they're prices are outrageous for the motors they build.

 

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Daggar

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Ummm... yeah. They are def high.

 

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its the only link i have to new motors, i didnt say they were the best place to go..
he wanted quick answers and i gave him all i had

 

ram360

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RsStanG1987 said:

Or is more needed?

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mechanical ability, and you can't buy that.

 

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not true, a mechanic would take cash to do it for him
i think him and his dad are doing it tho... they'll figure it out

 

RsStanG1987

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ram360 said:

mechanical ability, and you can't buy that.

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I love you too baby cakes... Finish your car yet?

 

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niklid05

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this might help, if not, I tried.... http://www.jason.fletcher.net/tech/efi-carb/efi-carb.htm

 

RsStanG1987

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Im probabbly going to keep it a 4 banger for a while then change it in about 6 months.. Car is a sweet looking ride.. Will keep posted..

 

mattmcdan

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I just went through same thing you are, except my notch is a 1991. I did a full 5.0 conversion including suspension. If you need any help don't hesitate to hit me up on aim or a pm.