Got hit with some snow this morning of course.There are differences in the 88-93 4cyl k-members vs the V8. The 4cyl are narrower.
You can tell by the spring perch cups which one you have. Do you have a pic? It’s hard to describe but visually easy to tell.
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Fox - k member differences
Ok! I have a 1989 4 cyl. donor car. Is it true that the control arm mounting points are narrower? I would like to run longer control arms from the sn95 chassis on my fox and this I think would help me. My fox already has sn95 spindles paired with 2000 cobra r brakes. I am attempting a...stangnet.com
cool so with some modifications it should work. thank you.That is a V8 k-member.
I believe a Windsor based V8 should fit the OPs stock 3.8 k-member. Why. First - the 3.8 is a Windsor based motor, same bellhousing pattern. Second - the 83-86 3.8 V6 k-members could take a Windsor V8 without modifications (I did this swap in the 90's). The 94-95 3.8 and 5.0 k-members were the same, again Windsor V8's. 96-04 V6 and V8 k-members are different because the V8 is no longer Windsor based. So unless the 3.8 changed drastically in how and where it mounted by 99, I would think a Windsor V8 should drop right on the 3.8 k-member mounts - no need to swap k-members. This way your stock steering and suspension setups are unaffected. The steering rack will sit lower relative to other factory Windsor V8 installations, but that will just give more clearance at the front of the oil pan.i have a 99, 3.8 t5. im looking to swap a little built 351 i have into the car.
How it sits in the engine bay. The rear face of both V6 and V8 should sit in the same place, as their transmissions are the same size and mount in the same place. It will be the front cover that would move forward, but that's just because the V8 engine is longer.so basically a v8 would sit either to far forward or backwards? ive seen forums where guys say a 94-95 3.8 and a 94-95 5.0 subframe are the same. so i can safely assume ive been mislead by that information?
Not sure what you mean.his car is a ‘99 and a V6 how will it work again?
i was thinking about it, im just not sure im comfortable fabricating it myself.You said earlier you were going drag racing. Just keep your stock k-member (for cost and simplicity reasons) and build some solid motor mounts that work with your engine and k-member.
Yea still trying to get more info, but after reading some of the threads in here i figure why not try and some testing along the way. I just removed the engine mount bolts, trans was already previously removed, exhaust is removed, and me and my buddies spent some of saturday picking at it. basically short of the fuel lines its ready to pull, but before i do i want to measure exactly that. Got any thoughts? i was thinking of measuring between the crossmember and the back of the bell as it is still bolted to the engine with a brand new clutch, either that or i was considering using a string, (i know ill have to have the engine level or where it would be with transmission mounted)Engine location fore/aft differs as well. The 302 sits further forward so not sure that alignment would work out ideally. You might run into issues with shifter alignment? Crossmember and exhaust fitament and driveshaft lenght.
But I’ve never done this so I can’t comment for sure so I could be over blowing the risks.
Questions I’d be asking that guy who did it is if the engine was in the right spot so that trans lined up perfectly. The exhaust fit right, and other parts fit where they would normally sit on a 302 car. Just hate to see going that route turn into more work down the road.
It also seems if i need to go backwards a little it would be doable however if it needs to go forward it may be an issue.Engine location fore/aft differs as well. The 302 sits further forward so not sure that alignment would work out ideally. You might run into issues with shifter alignment? Crossmember and exhaust fitament and driveshaft lenght.
But I’ve never done this so I can’t comment for sure so I could be over blowing the risks.
Questions I’d be asking that guy who did it is if the engine was in the right spot so that trans lined up perfectly. The exhaust fit right, and other parts fit where they would normally sit on a 302 car. Just hate to see going that route turn into more work down the road.
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