trying to figure out the best way to wire up the motor. whether it be swapping the dash harness from the SVO into the capri, or just powering up the EEC harness with the current capri wiring.....
trying to figure out the best way to wire up the motor. whether it be swapping the dash harness from the SVO into the capri, or just powering up the EEC harness with the current capri wiring.....
I will be doing a similar swap soon for my daughter's 86 coupe from 2.3 N/A to 2.3 Turbo from an 86 SVO. I plan on swapping the dash harness and everything. I understand it's more work, but I believe in the long run it will make the whole conversion easier on me. If you have the complete dash harness, etc. that is what I would recommend.
Good Luck!
Trey
Trey
"I Don't build it hoping for your approval! I built it because it meets mine!"
"I've spent most of my money on Mustangs, racing, and women... the rest I just wasted."
Mustangs Past: Too many to remember!
Current Mustangs:
1969 Mach 1
1979 Pace Car now 5.0/5 speed
1982 GT Stalled RestoModification
1984 SVO Still Waiting Restoration
1986 GT Under going Wide Body Conversion Currently
Current Capris:
1981 Capri Roller
1981 Capri Black Magic Roller Basket Case
1982 Capri RS 5.0/4spd T-top Full Restoration Stalled in TX
1984 Capri RS T-top Roller
1983-84 Gloy Racing Trans Am/IMSA Body Parts
Looks like a fun project.
Looks like you will need to replace a floorboard. Here is a source.
http://www.npdlink.com/store/product...6453-6282.html
1979 Mustang Cobra 5.0
2P Red and 1C Black
Stock never goes out of style
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Being that you live in RI, you could just drive to Mustangs Unlimited in Manchester and pick them up. That's what I plan to do when I actually get started on my cars......Life is too hectic right now with my son leaving in a couple weeks for the Marines.
Sean
United We 'Stang
'79 Capri RS Turbo (Original and Running)
'79 Capri Roller (Project - needs parts)
'83 GT 5.0 T-Top (Project - Running) (Currently the restoration victim)
'85 GT 5.0 Vert (Project)
'84 SVO (Project - Not Running)
'86 SVO (Project - Running)
Former Mustangs
'71 Mach1 429 (Sold - Still Missed) ..... '73 Grande 351c (Sold)
'75 Mustang II Mach1 (Sold) .............. '83 GLX Vert (Wrecked)
'83 GLX Vert (Rusted away) ............... '83 GT T-Top (Parted and Scrapped)
'85 GT T-Top (Sold) ........................... '86 Hatchback (Sold)
'84 Thunderbird FILA Edition (Sold)
well, i did some more.. got the trim painted..got the interior put together..chopped out the spot in the floor..ran some wiring and sorted out fuel pump fan power...all in all its getting there. got a carpet. headlight switch..window regulator ..and a bunch of others parts on the way..the SVO powertrain is all unbolted and ready to slide under the capri..pics!!!
Im at a bit of a dilemma...i want to leave the SVO powertrain on the k member and use SVO suspension in the Capri...but..i would like to keep the TRX wheel....so i would be swapping back to 4 lug..87-93 front rotor? will the caliper clear the TRX wheel? thanks!
Just a question. Why go with the TRX? The tires are very expensive and hard to get. If I were you i'd stick with 5 lug, as the Rim choices are so much better. Go basketweave!!! They look AWESOME on fox mustangs. Just my 2 cents.
Sean
United We 'Stang
'79 Capri RS Turbo (Original and Running)
'79 Capri Roller (Project - needs parts)
'83 GT 5.0 T-Top (Project - Running) (Currently the restoration victim)
'85 GT 5.0 Vert (Project)
'84 SVO (Project - Not Running)
'86 SVO (Project - Running)
Former Mustangs
'71 Mach1 429 (Sold - Still Missed) ..... '73 Grande 351c (Sold)
'75 Mustang II Mach1 (Sold) .............. '83 GLX Vert (Wrecked)
'83 GLX Vert (Rusted away) ............... '83 GT T-Top (Parted and Scrapped)
'85 GT T-Top (Sold) ........................... '86 Hatchback (Sold)
'84 Thunderbird FILA Edition (Sold)
Yes the TRX will clear an 87+ caliper.
Dave
If common sense was common wouldn't it just be sense?
1983 Capri L T top 5.0 efi aod
1983 Capri RS Turbo
1981 Black Magic 400 c6
93 F-250 351 5sp 4x4
kicked som A$$ this week..adjusted all the body lines, fixed some dents. Chamois carpet came in..Today the floor cancer got cut out, welded in new pans ..seam sealed and undercoated whole floor..it looks great. rug gets installed tomorrow. motor swap next week..enjoy some pics!Attachment 61505Attachment 61506
made a headliner for $6..found a fabric called "chamois"..took a shot and ..it looks pretty good to me. Finished the rug install, all the panels and buttoned up the interior
1982 Mercury Capri Godzilla swapped/T56
1984 Mercury Capri RS T-Top, 4.6 Terminator Whipple
1979 Mercury Capri RS Turbo, SVO powertrain..(under construction)
1979 Mercury Capri RS Bright Yellow
1983 Mercury Capri RS 21k original miles
1985 Mercury Capri Mclaren Convertible
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Well, Motor is in! Trans is bolted up too..just some misc. EEC wiring and a fuel pump/lines and we can hit it. Big thanks to Sam(83turbogt) for helping me out, and my buddy Kevin! Just ordered all the brakes, shocks and struts. Cant wait to drive this car..Pics soon
1982 Mercury Capri Godzilla swapped/T56
1984 Mercury Capri RS T-Top, 4.6 Terminator Whipple
1979 Mercury Capri RS Turbo, SVO powertrain..(under construction)
1979 Mercury Capri RS Bright Yellow
1983 Mercury Capri RS 21k original miles
1985 Mercury Capri Mclaren Convertible
Check out my youtube channel for Four Eyed Fox stuff!
https://youtube.com/@401foxbody
1982 Mercury Capri Godzilla swapped/T56
1984 Mercury Capri RS T-Top, 4.6 Terminator Whipple
1979 Mercury Capri RS Turbo, SVO powertrain..(under construction)
1979 Mercury Capri RS Bright Yellow
1983 Mercury Capri RS 21k original miles
1985 Mercury Capri Mclaren Convertible
Check out my youtube channel for Four Eyed Fox stuff!
https://youtube.com/@401foxbody
Cool project, you kicking ass on the upgrade
JT
1979 Indy Pace Car Mustang 302 / 5spd
1982 Mustang GT T-Top 302 / 4spd
1986 SVO Mustang - 1C
Well. Its been awhile haha. Car runs and drives. New brakes. Ball joints. Many suspension parts. Did a 3" stinger downpipe. quick fuel system and a clutch. Looking to sell this, as i need to clear out the garage
What is something like this worth?? I know. Its a random and less detailed question. Like i said, runs and drives. Trx leak slow. Has some slack in the clutch cable, and needs a proper fuel filter installed. Motor runs great and turbo spools. Great car to put finishing touches on. Any comments or suggestions are appreciated
1982 Mercury Capri Godzilla swapped/T56
1984 Mercury Capri RS T-Top, 4.6 Terminator Whipple
1979 Mercury Capri RS Turbo, SVO powertrain..(under construction)
1979 Mercury Capri RS Bright Yellow
1983 Mercury Capri RS 21k original miles
1985 Mercury Capri Mclaren Convertible
Check out my youtube channel for Four Eyed Fox stuff!
https://youtube.com/@401foxbody
Love the color combo and the fact you’ve kept it Turbo. I thought it was cool that the old build thread was getting revived but kinda disappointed that you need to sell. I’d like to see some current pictures but I think you need to maybe start a new thread over in the cars for sale with a link to this thread. I may be interested.
88 Turbo Coupe auto
88 Turbo Coupe 5spd
79 Fairmont Futura 4.6
79 Capri RS - 2.3/5spd restomod
80 Capri 5.0/5spd project
79 Zephyr Z7 factory 5.0 sunroof
79 Pace Car 5.0/5spd project
85 LTD LX factory 5spd?(not documented)
86 GT conv 5.0/5spd
79 Pace Car 2.3/4spd - needs new home
bringing this thread back!
I want to finish this car and drive it hahaha
Recently got a set of 10 holes with great tires
A 3 hook quadrant and new cable
and im currently diagnosing the Premium Fuel switch, and figuring out how to wire that up. so stay tuned if you want, I'll do my best to keep you all updated!
1982 Mercury Capri Godzilla swapped/T56
1984 Mercury Capri RS T-Top, 4.6 Terminator Whipple
1979 Mercury Capri RS Turbo, SVO powertrain..(under construction)
1979 Mercury Capri RS Bright Yellow
1983 Mercury Capri RS 21k original miles
1985 Mercury Capri Mclaren Convertible
Check out my youtube channel for Four Eyed Fox stuff!
https://youtube.com/@401foxbody
It's cool that you still have the car and are doing more work to it. Good luck!
1979 Indy Pace Car Mustang 302 / 5spd
1982 Mustang GT T-Top 302 / 4spd
1986 SVO Mustang - 1C
1982 Mercury Capri Godzilla swapped/T56
1984 Mercury Capri RS T-Top, 4.6 Terminator Whipple
1979 Mercury Capri RS Turbo, SVO powertrain..(under construction)
1979 Mercury Capri RS Bright Yellow
1983 Mercury Capri RS 21k original miles
1985 Mercury Capri Mclaren Convertible
Check out my youtube channel for Four Eyed Fox stuff!
https://youtube.com/@401foxbody
Keep going! We'll be watching.
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