Road to buidling a 1990 Foxbody LX

[Ohtobbad]

I bought the car above, so I now have my donor engine and transmission
wiring harness and computer. Also came across 9" Ford rear end out of
older lincoln and grabed that, so drive train taken car of.
Sadly only a gen one, so may have to performance upgrades right from the get go.

 

[Ohtobbad]

I already know I am doing long tubes and custom exhaust
so cold air setup and tune should give me a nice boost in HP to start.

Likely go with stronger axles and Ford Performance 373 gears.
So that should be good set up. I think currently 355's in 9" now.

Will upgrade clutch while all apart, I realy like McLeod clutches so we will see.
Had prostreet in my 08

 

[Fun GT]

And remember Trevor, if those two roof brackets are still in good shape they are worth some $$$ if you decide to take the car apart and sell stuff ?? I know all about them famous brackets.............lol

 

[05 gt 5spd]

If the 1/4 windows are not broken I may be interested - I have to see how far back they fit.

 

[S197CS]

And remember Trevor, if those two roof brackets are still in good shape they are worth some $$$ if you decide to take the car apart and sell stuff ?? I know all about them famous brackets.............lol

thinking of MAYBEEE .... be preventive and get them? lol

 

[TrueBlue02058]

Aaron you now being retired and former Gov employee all day has different meaning to us working folks LOL.
Not 100% sold, 10k for engine and harness, no response if he is including computer, which would be important.
Trans is high for that car at 4k. plus shipping, in the 14-15 k range plus shipping, for something I don't need for a year
or two. Also I have been working on another deal, which if happened way cooler and will shock the masses at far better price

If not I have 2 years still, soo waitiing on response.

noticed in small print pending sale on engine, maybe why he didn't respond, we will see.

Slow and steady wins the Race Trevor ?

 

[2001BlackGTvert]

Awesome donor car. Should work out nicely with your build. Plus you will have some parts left over to sell off as a roller or part out.

 

[Ohtobbad]

Awesome donor car. Should work out nicely with your build. Plus you will have some parts left over to sell off as a roller or part out.

I agree, will try and sell as roller first, see how that goes, then part out if not.
Should give some dollars back towards project.
I got donor car much less than asking, so did pretty good deal.

 

[67 AGAIN]

First gen or not, it’s still a Coyote and lots can be done to those.
Boost friendly for later on too.
But in that light chassis, and all you are planning with bolt ons, 450 - 460 plus hp and the gears should move that puppy along pretty good.
And N/A gives you reliability and repeatability in hot temperatures.
I have no doubt it’s going to be a nice car.

 

[Ohtobbad]

the donor car has arrived, 2014 Mustang GT

 

[67 AGAIN]

Cool.
I’m sure that’s going to be a fun, and challenging project to work on, and way awesome once completed.

 

[SVT4MT]

Awesome project..... it took a bit of a beating, hopefully no one was seriously injured.

Trunk lid looks like the only panel that didn't get damaged. lol

 

[2001BlackGTvert]

Yeah I agree. Not to many body panels untouched. I guess. As long as the power train is good you should be good to go.

 

[Ohtobbad]

it has been running and moved under own power.
Also have 1977 Lincoln Ford 9" rear end,
might have to have axle tubes resesized

 

[67 AGAIN]

Is using the 8.8 from the donor Mustang not an option?
Go with modern gear set.

 

[Ohtobbad]

Is using the 8.8 from the donor Mustang not an option?
Go with modern gear set.

it is an option, I would be rebuilding either.
just like the idea of the stronger 9" rear end.

I plan to upgrade to 373 ford gears.
likely far heavier axles.
The list is long lol.

 

[05 gt 5spd]

Just a preview it will fit !

 

[67 AGAIN]

Yes it will.
I previewed Joe Dasilva's personal Coyote swap Fox notchback a couple years ago.
They did some R&D.

 

[Ohtobbad]

Nice clean look, I hoe mine is close

Curious your thoughts over 8.8 rear end and 9"?

 

[67 AGAIN]

I would have no reservations in going with the 8.8.
In fact, that’s the way I would go.
All the modern and readily available gear sets are for the 8.8.
The 9 inch got its reputation back in the day when the competition’s were smaller and not as sturdy, but 8.8 is barely smaller than 9.
All the modern stuff runs the 8.8.
Even the supercharged Shelbys.