What's wrong with me. More motor swap questions

tireburner163 · 03-31-2002, 01:36 AM

What's wrong with me? Why do I have this urge to go insainly fast

Well I'm thinking about taking my graduation money, buying a smashed up 87-95 5.0 or a Thunder Bird turbo coupe, and swaping the parts onto my car.

What are your opinons? Pros? Cons?

Crazy Horse GT · 03-31-2002, 08:54 AM

well it will work but be careful my sister had a turbo coupe ,i kicked and found myself doing circles down the highway,scary,remember one wreck will teach you about going fast on the street,l8ter

Tony Frank · 03-31-2002, 09:42 PM

you know what would be cool man get a supercharged V6 out of a t bird supercoupe..... that would be sweet man......

fiveohpatrol · 03-31-2002, 11:33 PM

go for it!
I spent my graduation money on my car a few years ago and it was well worth it.

One thing though that I'm sure you already know. When you obtain a motor, make sure you tear it down and have everything inspected. New bearings, bolts, rings.....

The guy that I sold my AOD to did the 4cyl swap with a 5.0 motor that he got for like $200 bucks. he thought it was in good shape so he just carb'd it and slapped it in there. As soon as he fired it up it shot a few gallons of coolant out the tail pipes. Also, he's recently found out that a rod is knocking pretty bad.

Just thought I'd try to save you some headaches, but I'm sure you're not THAT dumb

good luck with it man,
-Drew

tireburner163 · 04-01-2002, 12:52 AM

I gonna try to find one with around 70-90K on it. Tear it down and install ARP rod/crank bolts, new bearings, and maybe new rings. I could rebuild it(I get EngineTech rebuild kits for free

), but I don't wanna have to pay to get it bored and the machine work. I'll prob. rebuild it a few years down the road.

I really want a smashed up 94-95 GT, so I could pirate the spindels and rear end out of it, but a 87-93 5.0 or a Turbo Coupe would do just as well.

03-31-2002, 01:36 AM	#1
tireburner163 It's a lot like a race car Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Meridian, MS Posts: 4,130	What's wrong with me. More motor swap questions What's wrong with me? Why do I have this urge to go insainly fast Well I'm thinking about taking my graduation money, buying a smashed up 87-95 5.0 or a Thunder Bird turbo coupe, and swaping the parts onto my car. What are your opinons? Pros? Cons? __________________ 1987 Buick T-type 1998 HD Electra Elide

03-31-2002, 08:54 AM	#2
Crazy Horse GT Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Sale Creek, TN. C. S. A. Posts: 4,652	well it will work but be careful my sister had a turbo coupe ,i kicked and found myself doing circles down the highway,scary,remember one wreck will teach you about going fast on the street,l8ter __________________ 95 gt vert, lot's of stuff, it aint slow. 04 sonic blue v - six my beater 89 rs camaro iroc turbo hood, other stuff, my wifes ride 84 lx stang cammed up 289 hi po, etc 65 falcon, maybe by the year 2020. black 00gt, gone but never forgotten. R H C- member # 1 o.b.c. da prez- member # 1 if your under 40 dont ask. goodbye for now odie,r.i.p. 11-27-03

03-31-2002, 09:42 PM	#3
Tony Frank Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Brooklyn originally, but Grand Rapids now Posts: 309	you know what would be cool man get a supercharged V6 out of a t bird supercoupe..... that would be sweet man...... __________________ Grand Valley State University Senior Accounting and Finance Major 1985 Mustang GT 19,000 ORIGINAL miles, E-303 cam, edelbrock performer RPM intake, holley 600 cfm carb, MAC headers, windage tray, 8.8 rear end with 4.10 gears, 4"cowl hood, 5lug conversion, 04 Mach1 wheels. http://www.mustangworks.com/cgi-bin/moi-display.cgi?1501

03-31-2002, 11:33 PM	#4
fiveohpatrol I'd rather be basketweaving Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 2,551	go for it! I spent my graduation money on my car a few years ago and it was well worth it. One thing though that I'm sure you already know. When you obtain a motor, make sure you tear it down and have everything inspected. New bearings, bolts, rings..... The guy that I sold my AOD to did the 4cyl swap with a 5.0 motor that he got for like $200 bucks. he thought it was in good shape so he just carb'd it and slapped it in there. As soon as he fired it up it shot a few gallons of coolant out the tail pipes. Also, he's recently found out that a rod is knocking pretty bad. Just thought I'd try to save you some headaches, but I'm sure you're not THAT dumb good luck with it man, -Drew __________________ NMRA O/C 9516 NA pumpgas stickshift 347 10.65@125.6, 6.73@100, 1.41 60ft

04-01-2002, 12:52 AM	#5
tireburner163 It's a lot like a race car Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Meridian, MS Posts: 4,130	I gonna try to find one with around 70-90K on it. Tear it down and install ARP rod/crank bolts, new bearings, and maybe new rings. I could rebuild it(I get EngineTech rebuild kits for free), but I don't wanna have to pay to get it bored and the machine work. I'll prob. rebuild it a few years down the road. I really want a smashed up 94-95 GT, so I could pirate the spindels and rear end out of it, but a 87-93 5.0 or a Turbo Coupe would do just as well. __________________ 1987 Buick T-type 1998 HD Electra Elide

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