Thread: New project

Thinking of starting a new project and getting rid of either the s10 or the vette here, just wanted to know what people would think of a fox body with either a 383 or a 355 in it, or if anyone has done the swap any information/tips?

best fox body ive seen had a turbo ls1 with the t56 6-speed in it.

383 ftw

Hold on a D^MM minute. Sell a Vette??????? Oh hell no. But start the project anyway. Foxbody mustangs are bada$$. IMO. I even have a Black w/ charcoal gray int. 87 GT 5.0 5spd Convertible. Still factory except for the sub-frame connectors and mass-air swapped in, instead of the speed-density. I can help with that as well. Very simple swap to add Mass-air. Computer, Mass-air meter and add two wires to the wiring harness. I will even send you the wires for the harness. They just plug right in.
ENjoy.

By the way. Just kidding on the hell no. I sold mine a couple of years ago when my little girl was born. Lets just say I wished I would have kept it and just bought a four door to go with it.

Originally Posted by lambokit

Hold on a D^MM minute. Sell a Vette??????? Oh hell no. But start the project anyway. Foxbody mustangs are bada$$. IMO. I even have a Black w/ charcoal gray int. 87 GT 5.0 5spd Convertible. Still factory except for the sub-frame connectors and mass-air swapped in, instead of the speed-density. I can help with that as well. Very simple swap to add Mass-air. Computer, Mass-air meter and add two wires to the wiring harness. I will even send you the wires for the harness. They just plug right in.
ENjoy.

Not the same vette you are thinking of I want a fox I already have the S10 for the track, the vette was a fun drive and very unique but to hard to maintain and getting to be a problem with it hooking and I am not going to tub it Definitely not going with a 5.0 or a 2.3 in the fox just either the 355 in the vette or I might stroke it to a 383 and put it in.

If I do it will start as an 89 4 banger, got any tips or any ideas on how to get this project rolling? guys on mustang forums basically told me to f*ck off haha and it was an abomination.

all the fox bodys i see winning at the track has sbc's in them lmao

Originally Posted by Bio248

best fox body ive seen had a turbo ls1 with the t56 6-speed in it.

Negatory I have no LS1 at my disposal yet... So for the time being it will be a big N/A build with either a 355 or a 383

f-body rustang? ugliest car on the road. i say keep the vette and the s10... 383 stroked s-10.

Originally Posted by ZR1Vette09

f-body rustang? ugliest car on the road. i say keep the vette and the s10... 383 stroked s-10.

s10 not road worthy, and the vette has various issues The foxes can be really clean but I think with a SBC in it, it would be fun and different and I also want a chevy logo made like the ford one with the circle around it

Foxbody ftw.

I miss mine :/

All motor was running low 12's on street tires.

Originally Posted by KawaFord

Foxbody ftw.

I miss mine :/

All motor was running low 12's on street tires.

You me talk now, what has to be done for this build? I know the shive ass rear-end in it now has to be taken out what would be better an 8.8 or a 9"? What about the suspension what has to be done? And basically what should I be watching out for in this build?

An old ford pickup had a badge under the hood that said "built ford tough with chevy parts". I'll have to try to find the picture

Originally Posted by 1998xGTP

You me talk now, what has to be done for this build? I know the shive ass rear-end in it now has to be taken out what would be better an 8.8 or a 9"? What about the suspension what has to be done? And basically what should I be watching out for in this build?

I had a 8:8 posi rear, eibach full suspension, you definitely want to re-enforce the sub frame, 4.10 Gears, super high grip tires, if you're super serious about it, get rid of the T-5 Tranny, throw a Tremmec in there, that's what I had after 2 T-5's.

Make sure the car isn't rusted out, especially under the floor boards, they go first most of the time.

As far as motor work goes, I had a 302 bored over, AFR heads, E-303 Cam, BBK Shorty Headers, Holley 750 DP Mechanical carb, forged crank, pistons, bbk intake manifold, full exhaust, aluminum drive shaft, fiberglass hood, and a bunch of other crap I can't think of.

It was a fun car.

Originally Posted by KawaFord

I had a 8:8 posi rear, eibach full suspension, you definitely want to re-enforce the sub frame, 4.10 Gears, super high grip tires, if you're super serious about it, get rid of the T-5 Tranny, throw a Tremmec in there, that's what I had after 2 T-5's.

Make sure the car isn't rusted out, especially under the floor boards, they go first most of the time.

As far as motor work goes, I had a 302 bored over, AFR heads, E-303 Cam, BBK Shorty Headers, Holley 750 DP Mechanical carb, forged crank, pistons, bbk intake manifold, full exhaust, aluminum drive shaft, fiberglass hood, and a bunch of other crap I can't think of.

It was a fun car.

The trans will either be a TH350 or a 2speed, no ford trans here or ford motors. What should I be looking at for suspension with it coming from a 4cyl like should I be getting a full suspension upgrade or just the front? Where did you get that drive shaft I can't find them and I need it modified for my setup it will be to long or to short lol

Originally Posted by 1998xGTP

The trans will either be a TH350 or a 2speed, no ford trans here or ford motors. What should I be looking at for suspension with it coming from a 4cyl like should I be getting a full suspension upgrade or just the front? Where did you get that drive shaft I can't find them and I need it modified for my setup it will be to long or to short lol

Do a full suspension, will be way better, especially since you're on a 4banger setup.

I got my drive-shaft from a local shop.

X2. FULL suspension. I love the F-body style. The 9" rear would be better, however I've never seen an 8.8 break. I'm sure they have though. Anything mechanical can and will break with enough power...

Originally Posted by lambokit

X2. FULL suspension. I love the F-body style. The 9" rear would be better, however I've never seen an 8.8 break. I'm sure they have though. Anything mechanical can and will break with enough power...

I have heard the 9"s are better because of availability and how often they get used but I can't really think of a problem with using the 8.8?

Just a little hint Dustin...my buddy runs a 4.10 on his SS with a 200 shot...on a 9". I think it can take whatever your gonna throw at it...and he leaves with a 100 shot off the line...at like 4 grand LOL