little help here on a swap

[SMOKEDYA]

I'm building a 351w for my 93. I was staying EFI but have found a 85 rolling chassie. So if i was to pick this up would all i need is a carb and intake as well as a new dizzy since i have a EFI dizzy?Also anyone know if the stock 85 fuel lines will be fine to use as far as big enough? And the 85 use to be a 6cyl so how much rewiring will be involved if any or will it be cut and dry?I'm running a tremac. peace




john

 

[1991notchbackLX]

i believe the 6 cylinder 4 eyes had a different K member so you may have to swap for a v8 one of a tubular unit, but don't quote me on that, i'm sure one of the other 4 eyed gurus will chime in with some help

 

[SMOKEDYA]

i have my tublar k member and arms off my 93 i will be swaping over to the 85. as well as my front coil overs with brakes spindels the works. plus the rearend and my SFC peace



john

 

[NIKwoaC]

Pics? Is it a straight car? Sounds like a good situation for you, I know you were talking about wanting a 4 eye.

 

[Rick James]

Going carbd is easy just find a hot wire off your ignition to run a msd(or other) box for ignition and you can power a regular relay for your fuel pump.iI would run new fuel lines,I have a sumped gas tank that i ran some braided line to a inline filter/pump ,up to a fpr under the hood.Its really easy,i bought my car already carbed,but i had to redo everything over because i like it nice and clean.

 

[SMOKEDYA]

heres some pics but not to good. he says it's super clean!!!!!!! Iknew you 4eyed guys would like that i'm doing this instead of a clone!It's got blue interior in so so shape and is a 0 option car!

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[BK_CAULEY]

the wiring will be a major pain in the ass. nothing is interchangable cause they where originally cfi cars.

 

[NIKwoaC]

the wiring will be a major pain in the ass. nothing is interchangable cause they where originally cfi cars.

I know that SOME of the '85 V8 cars were equipped with CFI (others were still carbed), but the 6 cylinder cars were CFI, too?



SMOKEDYA, looks like a great project. Might need paint, but if the chassis is all clear of rust I'd jump on that.

 

[QUICK91LX]

I know that SOME of the '85 V8 cars were equipped with CFI (others were still carbed), but the 6 cylinder cars were CFI, too?



SMOKEDYA, looks like a great project. Might need paint, but if the chassis is all clear of rust I'd jump on that.

All 85's with the AOD were CFI, 5-speed cars were 4bbl carb

the V6 in 85 was the 3.8L CFI same as in the Thunderbird/Cougar/LTD II/etc

I know the older foxes with the inline 6 had a dif k member, i dont beleive the V6 cars did. No matter anyway, its getting swapped for a tubular.

You need none of the engine wiring if you are gonna run a carb. Ditch it all.

 

[Mr. Rustypwnz]

this sounds like a retarded idea no offense, you already have a nice car why put all the time and money into this one, when all you have to do is drop the enigne in there and find an intake?

 

[MAC'n89Blckstng]

Maybe he wants a 85 and a new project and not touch the other car?

 

[SMOKEDYA]

well it might have been a retarded idea,but i didnt really want to buy a nose and put it on my 93. yes this is the only reason i was gonna buy the 85. but unfortunatly i went to get the 85 and the guy sold it out from under me. peace


john

 

[Mr. Rustypwnz]

oh so you just wanted a 4 eye?

I thought it would be for simplicity..

 

[NIKwoaC]

Yes, a much better idea than butchering a 4-eye to convert your '93. Its too bad you didn't get that car. I'd say keep looking.

 

[SMOKEDYA]

i thought so to! so the hunt is back on i found a 85 roller hatch tons of work done but a little to much for what i want to pay plus it's not in that good of shape needs paint bad! heres the ad tho from here.
85 mustang drag car or part out

and here is a link to the guy's ad so you can see the pics
85 mustang for sale all or part out



john