Ok, long time fox body lover, first time owner!!! Bought an 86 T top car with 6 cylinder. Planning on building a decently clean street/cruiser. Will be doing engine/trans swap,
brakes, suspension, rear end, etc.
I have built a few cars in the past, most recently and most in depth build to date is my 64 impala which was a full frame off restoration. First time doing a full frame off. I am not a motor head, I did install the crate 350 myself as well as did most the work in the build myself.
I am doing the mustang as a best bang for buck kinda budget build. I will save money where i can, like doing the cobra or cadillac brake upgrage, sn95 or GT rear end swap, Maybe painting or doing a wrap myself. I know for a fact the engine will be the most expensive of the build, however, I am still trying to do that on a budget so will most likely go with the cheapest buck to horsepower option.(ls is not an option)
My question is for any one of you fox body guys who have alot of experience in building them, and have maybe done all the swaps with 351w, coyote, and godzilla engines. I'm planning to get around 500-600hp. I know times have changed, swaps are getting easier and better market for parts needed, and 351w are becoming harder to find cores. I know a 408w mild build can easily put me at 500hp. I know coyote swaps are fairly easier now with lots of support, I may not shoot for 500-600hp if i go that route, just leave it stock. I know the godzilla 7.3 comes at about 440hp, high torque, and have seen easy cam and intake swap videos to make 600hp. But I know there are issues with having ac and power steering with the godzilla. I want my car to be a weekend cruiser that drives pretty good, has ac and power steering. Which of these options is going to be the easier to install and cheaper route?
brakes, suspension, rear end, etc.
I have built a few cars in the past, most recently and most in depth build to date is my 64 impala which was a full frame off restoration. First time doing a full frame off. I am not a motor head, I did install the crate 350 myself as well as did most the work in the build myself.
I am doing the mustang as a best bang for buck kinda budget build. I will save money where i can, like doing the cobra or cadillac brake upgrage, sn95 or GT rear end swap, Maybe painting or doing a wrap myself. I know for a fact the engine will be the most expensive of the build, however, I am still trying to do that on a budget so will most likely go with the cheapest buck to horsepower option.(ls is not an option)
My question is for any one of you fox body guys who have alot of experience in building them, and have maybe done all the swaps with 351w, coyote, and godzilla engines. I'm planning to get around 500-600hp. I know times have changed, swaps are getting easier and better market for parts needed, and 351w are becoming harder to find cores. I know a 408w mild build can easily put me at 500hp. I know coyote swaps are fairly easier now with lots of support, I may not shoot for 500-600hp if i go that route, just leave it stock. I know the godzilla 7.3 comes at about 440hp, high torque, and have seen easy cam and intake swap videos to make 600hp. But I know there are issues with having ac and power steering with the godzilla. I want my car to be a weekend cruiser that drives pretty good, has ac and power steering. Which of these options is going to be the easier to install and cheaper route?
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