Hello
I just picked up a 1983 mustang gt roller/shell for $300. I am looking to see what motor I can use. I am open to any suggestions.
Thanks
1983 Gt Roller
Hello
I just picked up a 1983 mustang gt roller/shell for $300. I am looking to see what motor I can use. I am open to any suggestions.
Thanks
Get a roller, only reason im not switching is my flat tappet runs fine. ill go 351 once it craps out.
84 5.0 ( currently restoring)
86 Toyota 4x4
02 Lexus is300
Welcome to FEP! Sounds like a good score. I'm not sure where you're at, but around here running and driving rough 87-93 v8 cars can be had for around a grand. Id say you're best bet is to find a wrecked or rough, running car with a roller 302 and a t5 that's complete. I've done several swaps this way and usually make most of my money back after I sell the left over parts. Good luck with it and post up some pics when you can.
Wayne
Current foxes:
1989 Saleen #437 maroon
1987 Saleen #203 gray
1989 Saleen #430 race paint
1981 3H 1C t top cobra for sale
1984 Predator GT302 Cobra 4S-0187 sold
1983 GA SSP glx unknown agency sold
1983 L coupe sold
1984 FHP SSP sold
1984 SVO sold
I am going to pick it up Friday. I was going to build a drag car. It needs front floor pans and paint. I have a junkyard close that has 3-4 mustangs
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What would it take to put a 351w in? My buddy has one in stock that I can get a deal on.
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You need a different flywheel. 351W is 28 ounce imbalance, and the '81 and later 302/50 is 50 ounce imbalance.
So a '79 5.0 flywheel will work with your '83 clutch, but you really want one which is machined for the larger '86 and later clutch.
Any pics of the car?
'88 Mustang GT convertible, T5, 3.08:1 gears. 5.0 Explobra Jet: A9L Mass Air conversion, Fenderwell Mac cold air intake, 70mm MAF meter = 4.6 T-Bird/Cougar housing + '95 Mustang F2VF-12B579-A1A sensor, aftermarket 70mm throttle body and spacer, Explorer intakes, GT40P heads with Alex's Parts springs and drilled for thermactor, Crane F3ZE-6529-AB 1.7 "Cobra" roller rockers, Ford Racing P50 headers, Mac H-pipe, Magnaflow catback, Walbro 190 LPH fuel pump, UPR firewall adjuster and quadrant with Ford OEM cable, 3G conversion ('95 Mustang V6), Taurus fan, rolled on Rustoleum gloss white paint...
Past Four Eyes: Red well optioned '82 GT 5.0, Black T-top '81 Capri Black Magic 3.3L 4 speed, Black T-top '84 Capri RS 5.0 5 speed.Over 200,000 miles driven in Four Eyes, and over 350,000 in Fox Body cars.
96 and up V8 Explorers will have roller 5.0 engines and GT40 heads. They can be had for $400 or less for a complete engine at local Pull-A-Part junk yards.
Now that i have the car I need some seats. Are all the seats from 79-93 the same style?
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No they are not. Seats changed several times over the years and several options were available, but the fronts will all interchange. The back seat on a hatchback went from one piece in 83 to a split rear seat in 84. In 1990, the way the seat mounts to the floor changed. You can use a split rear seat, but you'll have to add brackets to make it work.
1984 Mustang GT owned since 1991 (first car). Mercury Mountaineer GT-40P engine, some suspension mods, currently undergoing a five lug SN95 brake upgrade and more suspension mods. Some minor body and interior mods have been done as well.
2004 GT convertible, 2001 Taurus LX, 1994 F150, 1950 F-1 Ford Pickup
I just picked up a 89 h0 motor. What do I need to do to make the t5 work?
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Last edited by sbf306; 03-28-2015 at 12:50 PM.
Just a pilot bearing, and the flywheel, bellhousing and clutch setup for a five speed.
1984 Mustang GT owned since 1991 (first car). Mercury Mountaineer GT-40P engine, some suspension mods, currently undergoing a five lug SN95 brake upgrade and more suspension mods. Some minor body and interior mods have been done as well.
2004 GT convertible, 2001 Taurus LX, 1994 F150, 1950 F-1 Ford Pickup
Are 79-86 front seats the same style?
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No, they changed a few times in that period.
1984 Mustang GT owned since 1991 (first car). Mercury Mountaineer GT-40P engine, some suspension mods, currently undergoing a five lug SN95 brake upgrade and more suspension mods. Some minor body and interior mods have been done as well.
2004 GT convertible, 2001 Taurus LX, 1994 F150, 1950 F-1 Ford Pickup
I will look for some 83 seats.
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What do you mean by this? Are you wondering if they look the same, or if they will bolt in? 79-2004 seats will all bolt in, of course they differ in appearance. The 83 GT (Sport) seats are harder to find than the 84-86 GT (Sport) seats. If you are building a drag car, why not just find some 87-93 Sport seats??? They are more plentiful... Either way, good luck!Originally Posted by sbf306
Justin
1985 Mustang GT 5.0 CFI/AOD (originally)
Now: 306, AFR 185s, Edelbrock Victor Jr. 302 Intake, Pro-Systems 4150HP, FTI/Ed Curtis custom cam, 170amp large case 3G Alternator, PA AOD with Silverfox SPT-MAC valve body, 3500rpm Stall, FRPP Aluminum Driveshaft, MM C/C plates, Tokico HP's, MM full length SFC's, SN95 Cobra brakes front and rear, 31 spline Fox length 8.8" with 4.10's, MM rear lowers and FRPP uppers, a few other MM suspension goodies, Jet Hot ceramic coated FRPP shorties, Pypes X-pipe, SpinTech Pro Streets and some other go fast parts.
1984 Mustang LX 5.0 4bbl/T5 (Sold)
LS swaps are the hair implants of the car world. Sure the owner is proud, but everyone else is laughing.
Can you take a picture of what you have now? If you have the standard front buckets, they were the same from 82-93, the "LX" style lowbacks, but interior colors were frequently changed. There were variations depending on year and options, but they will all pretty much interchange. Where you will run into issues is the back seat, but they can be overcome fairly easily.
1984 Mustang GT owned since 1991 (first car). Mercury Mountaineer GT-40P engine, some suspension mods, currently undergoing a five lug SN95 brake upgrade and more suspension mods. Some minor body and interior mods have been done as well.
2004 GT convertible, 2001 Taurus LX, 1994 F150, 1950 F-1 Ford Pickup
I don't have any seats now Just a shell. Its going to be more of a street car now so something comfortable.
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I'd go with any of the 84 1/2 to 93 sport seats then.
1984 Mustang GT owned since 1991 (first car). Mercury Mountaineer GT-40P engine, some suspension mods, currently undergoing a five lug SN95 brake upgrade and more suspension mods. Some minor body and interior mods have been done as well.
2004 GT convertible, 2001 Taurus LX, 1994 F150, 1950 F-1 Ford Pickup
Ok sounds good. What will i need to do for the split back seat?
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You'll just need the brackets that bolt down to the floor in the center of the seat (actually hinges) and you'll have to drill holes for them.
1984 Mustang GT owned since 1991 (first car). Mercury Mountaineer GT-40P engine, some suspension mods, currently undergoing a five lug SN95 brake upgrade and more suspension mods. Some minor body and interior mods have been done as well.
2004 GT convertible, 2001 Taurus LX, 1994 F150, 1950 F-1 Ford Pickup
Thanks you have been very helpful I am new to all the fox body stuff. I have other vintage fords but nothing from 80s. I have another question, I have a chance to buy most interior from a 90 hatch for a really good price. How much of it will be interchangeable
About all of it. The dash would be a lot of work because it will involve wiring changes. The rear quarter panels will work but will have to be trimmed to fit the rear windows and the seatbelt anchor hole will have to be plugged and a new one cut.
1984 Mustang GT owned since 1991 (first car). Mercury Mountaineer GT-40P engine, some suspension mods, currently undergoing a five lug SN95 brake upgrade and more suspension mods. Some minor body and interior mods have been done as well.
2004 GT convertible, 2001 Taurus LX, 1994 F150, 1950 F-1 Ford Pickup
I picked up a 5.0 now I am starting the build. What horespower number should I expect with cam, valves and valve springs swap? I am planning on using a b303 cam I am open to suggestion to other cams.
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Last edited by sbf306; 03-28-2015 at 12:51 PM.
I suguest a tfs stage 1 cam its new technology not that im bashing the the b cam i was going to use one when i first started my build but ended up going in a different direction my car aswell is a street/strip car with a bunch of suspension parts for straight line
But I'd say you will maybe get 230hp maybe any other guesses?
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