Sturg1647545502 Posted January 4, 2008 Report Share Posted January 4, 2008 the suby is out the door, im considering a foxbody. I dont know that much about them or what peoples set ups are. As id like to get more info what are some good sites? i Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin R. Posted January 4, 2008 Report Share Posted January 4, 2008 http://www.stangnet.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boost-n-Juice Posted January 4, 2008 Report Share Posted January 4, 2008 http://www.corral.net http://www.buckeyestangs.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave1647545494 Posted January 4, 2008 Report Share Posted January 4, 2008 try to find a stock one and mod it your self check for rusty rear floor pans right behind the front seats esp on sunroof, t-top, vert cars Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sturg1647545502 Posted January 4, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 4, 2008 yea thats def. the plan. id like a rolling chassy. staying away from t-tops and convertables for a more stiff frame. there is a coricopia of 302's and 351's with the parts to boot. try to find a stock one and mod it your self check for rusty rear floor pans right behind the front seats esp on sunroof, t-top, vert cars Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrtbolt64 Posted January 4, 2008 Report Share Posted January 4, 2008 yea thats def. the plan. id like a rolling chassy. staying away from t-tops and convertables for a more stiff frame. there is a coricopia of 302's and 351's with the parts to boot. Check out http://www.nmraracing.com forums, there is a classified section for cars. Buy someone elses roller and throw your engine in it. Another good site for tech is http://www.hardcore50.com and http://www.turbomustangs.com whatever you do stay away from the corral Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigcbizle Posted January 4, 2008 Report Share Posted January 4, 2008 http://www.stangbangers.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty2Hotty Posted January 4, 2008 Report Share Posted January 4, 2008 Get a 4cylinder notchback and stuff a 351W in it. Most foxbodies with miles on it, should run ya anywhere from $3,500 to $5K in decent shape. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sturg1647545502 Posted January 4, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 4, 2008 whatever you do stay away from the corral really? ive been off and on there all morning and am finding some usefull info.the sticky on "list your 3 biggest regrets/mods" has been seemingly interesting.(of course i have no other info to campare it to) http://www.corral.net/forums/showthread.php?t=843771&page=1 learning about H/C/I (header cam intake), backpressure, scavenging, what the stock motors will take and what the trans will take, subframes, power pully complaints(which i dont even know how tah really effects the car.) it seems that alot of people are replacing trans from teh foxbodies at 300-350hp. alot of suspension complaints about lowering, ride comfort, streetabilit saying they should have just stay stock or have had to try 3-4 diff setups to got where they wanted. #1 Complaint: Not having a plan before starting their mods. Resuling in alot of re-replaced parts, extra time and money re-upgrading when, in the begining, if they would have had a plan ,the could have just bought the proper part. its been an educational morning. Im feeling good on info gathering SKILLZ!!!!!!!11! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stimmel1647545512 Posted January 4, 2008 Report Share Posted January 4, 2008 Yes get one...Ill help/awnser any qquestions Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirks5oh Posted January 4, 2008 Report Share Posted January 4, 2008 don't lower it. my #1 regret right now. and don't shy away from t-tops, those were the best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schmuckingham Posted January 4, 2008 Report Share Posted January 4, 2008 I know you said un modded but HPfiend has a really nice looking one for sale on this forum. It's tastefully done and you could remove those parts and sell them to go your desired route Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rally Pat Posted January 4, 2008 Report Share Posted January 4, 2008 Or buy a 4 cyl, and put a 2.3 Turbo in it, and make 5.0's beg for mercy all day long. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty2Hotty Posted January 4, 2008 Report Share Posted January 4, 2008 Or buy a 4 cyl, and put a 2.3 Turbo in it, and make 5.0's beg for mercy all day long. Only the SVO can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sturg1647545502 Posted January 4, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 4, 2008 is the swap from a 4cyl to a windsor as easy as a stock 302 to a windsor? what things do you need to change? either way i am looking at a windsor. Who on here has or has had a one? neg on the turbo for a number of reasons.. Id like to be NA in the high 300s low 400s hp&tq alike with some juice for the weekends. Reliabale(despite the yearning for a powerglide, a 5 speed is for me) Autocrossable. Flat black: a worker not a showgirl ive never worked with a large engine...im thinking of picking one up and building/practicing before i even have a car?!? good idea or is that too many chances on an engine at once with no way to test it(ie a car) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rally Pat Posted January 4, 2008 Report Share Posted January 4, 2008 Well, you are certainly right about the 2.3t not being autocrossable. (you would have to keep the stock turbo for that to work out) The turbo on mine has way too much lag to autocross it lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
81mercury Posted January 5, 2008 Report Share Posted January 5, 2008 as many have said check for rust in the rear floorpan/shock tower area. my capri was a blast until the floor ripped apart and the spring came through.. id love to have another fox body because of the light weight. anyway good luck with the mustangs and most older v8's are simple to work on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sturg1647545502 Posted January 5, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 5, 2008 thanks for the 2nd heads up with das rust. The more and more i read about deez guys, the more i want one. I have run across some testaments about how this sucks and ill never do that again..but i dont know who these people are and more over how windows they lick on a daily basis. i cant wait.as many have said check for rust in the rear floorpan/shock tower area. my capri was a blast until the floor ripped apart and the spring came through.. id love to have another fox body because of the light weight. anyway good luck with the mustangs and most older v8's are simple to work on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DOZZER Posted January 5, 2008 Report Share Posted January 5, 2008 What price range are you looking at for a rolling chassis. I may have a couple of options for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NTHER91 Posted January 5, 2008 Report Share Posted January 5, 2008 th absolute cheepest way to make a foxbody fast is to buy it that way i fyour looking to do alot of work then buy a stock one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave1647545494 Posted January 6, 2008 Report Share Posted January 6, 2008 Or buy a 4 cyl, and put a 2.3 Turbo in it, and make 5.0's beg for mercy all day long. did you get the turbo changed out yet? I want to see a track time scince I never got to take it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rally Pat Posted January 6, 2008 Report Share Posted January 6, 2008 did you get the turbo changed out yet? I want to see a track time scince I never got to take it I replaced a bunch of other stuff. The turbo is the only component left to fix, then its road worthy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
93_ChargedCobra_342 Posted January 6, 2008 Report Share Posted January 6, 2008 To be honest I usually tell people to avoid the fox. I love them personally, but I see so many with electrical problems and stuff its not even funny. If i was a new to mustangs I would go with a 99+ GT some with higher mileage are going for what a clean fox is going for. How many people with foxes all their factory gauges work right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
81mercury Posted January 6, 2008 Report Share Posted January 6, 2008 To be honest I usually tell people to avoid the fox. I love them personally, but I see so many with electrical problems and stuff its not even funny. If i was a new to mustangs I would go with a 99+ GT some with higher mileage are going for what a clean fox is going for. How many people with foxes all their factory gauges work right? my capri was rusty as hell but the only wiring trouble i ever had was when i bought it, the reason the couldnt get a brand new motor to run was the selenoid was hooked up to the ground..wrong color battery cables caused it ...no gauge/interior lighting troubles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DOZZER Posted January 6, 2008 Report Share Posted January 6, 2008 How many people with foxes all their factory gauges work right? Both my 88 GT and 87 LX gauges work just fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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