Bam Posted September 15, 2005 Report Share Posted September 15, 2005 Ok, well I've got the motor/tranny sold out of the Supra, and I was thinking about dropping a V8 in it. I'm sure its been done, I'll search tomorrow, but what all would be involved? How cheap could I get a decent motor/tranny and what kind of power would it put down? I'm new to V8's, only dealt with 4 and 6cylinders, with FI. So school me if you will. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Removed Posted September 15, 2005 Report Share Posted September 15, 2005 just call me....pmed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tractor Posted September 15, 2005 Report Share Posted September 15, 2005 its easy Evan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
88lx5oh Posted September 16, 2005 Report Share Posted September 16, 2005 302 out of a foxbody stang. carburated then you dontahve to deal wiht computer and wiring harness.. look for around 220 rwhp and 300rwtq. dont know what tranny youd need. the rear end in that car should be sufficient for the power youll make, so no need to replace it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bam Posted September 16, 2005 Author Report Share Posted September 16, 2005 Sweet, I'll look around for one, approx how much should I plan to spend on the motor? Those motors like spray too right? You think the rearend would hold up a 100shot or so? I'll have to get on the supra forums to see what tranny i would need, or where would I even find that info, lol. Oh yeah, and I want to carb it to leave out the wiring bullshit, but what about all the power accesories inside the car, i mean this car is loaded, power windows, locks, seats, etc etc. Also, how would I get the speedo/tach to work correctly? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinman Posted September 16, 2005 Report Share Posted September 16, 2005 Old school SBC all the way, worked for me. I have seen it done in a MKIII before. It wasn't done well but at least you know it will fit. If you have the cash, I can fabricate the motor and tranny mounts and anything else you may be timid about doing yourself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug1647545489 Posted September 16, 2005 Report Share Posted September 16, 2005 Rear end is good to 700 whp+ if its in good condition. If your going to use a 302 just use a T5 and make/get made a custom driveshaft. Should be a easy swap to do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thorne Posted September 16, 2005 Report Share Posted September 16, 2005 buy my old block and shit already has eheader on it call budget!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
88lx5oh Posted September 16, 2005 Report Share Posted September 16, 2005 well you can look to spend any where from 800 - 1200 for the motor and tranny together. yes the motors like spray, but make sure you get a 86 - 90 motor. the bottom end in those years are forged, and will take tons of spray. i sprayed my 88 wiht a 175 shot bone stock motor. it made 391rwhp and 532rwtq. major thing you need to take care of is getting a clutch that wil hold. so if your looking to make those kind of numbers, get a spec stage 3, ask fowler he can vouch for it. all your accesorries windows and what not should be fine. for a tach, speedo, and what not im not sure. id say get some autometers and run those. simply and easy. get your oil, water, volt, tach, and speedo from autometer, wire them up and have fun. you may be able to rewire for the stock gauges to work, but i dont know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thorne Posted September 16, 2005 Report Share Posted September 16, 2005 My 95 Mustang has a 89 block and 5 speed in it. Already has a new water puimp on it and some other stuff it ran before i fucked up the fuel injection...... its a good block to start with and they only have 250$ into the car + towing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nitrousbird Posted September 16, 2005 Report Share Posted September 16, 2005 If going carbed, SBC all the way. There isn't a motor out there (even the 5.0) that has the number of aftermarket parts for it, or has been swapped into more vehicles than the SBC. Parts are cheap, overly plentiful, and you'll never have trouble finding someone that knows how to work on one. And HP is simply how much you want to spend, and the sky is the limit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stolen 5.0 Posted September 16, 2005 Report Share Posted September 16, 2005 my buddy has a complete motor out of a 90 gt bout 70k on it. $550 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OGRE Posted September 16, 2005 Report Share Posted September 16, 2005 If going carbed, SBC all the way. There isn't a motor out there (even the 5.0) that has the number of aftermarket parts for it, or has been swapped into more vehicles than the SBC. Parts are cheap, overly plentiful, and you'll never have trouble finding someone that knows how to work on one. And HP is simply how much you want to spend, and the sky is the limit. i agree. if you want to stay fuel injected though, a 5.0L is the cheapest way to go, or just go all out and swap in an LS-1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bam Posted September 16, 2005 Author Report Share Posted September 16, 2005 No, I don't want to mess with fuel injected crap, but sorry If this is a stupid question, but what is SBC, or what does it stand for? I don't know shit about V8's. I've thought about an LS1, a buddy has one in an 87 rx7, and its badass but definitely pricey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinman Posted September 16, 2005 Report Share Posted September 16, 2005 SBC = small block chevrolet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Removed Posted September 16, 2005 Report Share Posted September 16, 2005 If going carbed, SBC all the way. There isn't a motor out there (even the 5.0) that has the number of aftermarket parts for it, or has been swapped into more vehicles than the SBC. Parts are cheap, overly plentiful, and you'll never have trouble finding someone that knows how to work on one. And HP is simply how much you want to spend, and the sky is the limit. bull shit! there's just as many part's for the winsor engine . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinman Posted September 16, 2005 Report Share Posted September 16, 2005 bull shit! there's just as many part's for the winsor engine . Then why the hell are you running a truck motor in your car instead of a Windsor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nitrousbird Posted September 18, 2005 Report Share Posted September 18, 2005 bull shit! there's just as many part's for the winsor engine . No. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
copperhead Posted September 18, 2005 Report Share Posted September 18, 2005 How about you get a title for the car before putting any money into it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Removed Posted September 18, 2005 Report Share Posted September 18, 2005 No. Yes there is.....do you shop for ford part's .....NO! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bam Posted September 19, 2005 Author Report Share Posted September 19, 2005 How about you get a title for the car before putting any money into it? Of course....but thanks for the tip Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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