85 engine swap..help me

[PanamaRed90LX]

The '84 T-bird came with either a 2 barrel, 155 hp or CFI 140 hp 302. In either case, you would be better off to chuck the stock intake and install an aftermarket 4 barrel carb and manifold. Don't expect 5.0 Mustang performance from this 8.4 compression, flat tappet cam engine.

For what it is worth, you could swap in a late model Mustang 3.8 and get the same power and much better drivablility without the added weight. The last time I checked, you could buy a complete engine for well under $1,000.00.

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E-cam, pullies, 3.27, Mac Off-road, 2 chamber Flowmasters, 5 lug conversion

[This message has been edited by PanamaRed90LX (edited 05-22-99).]