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<table border="0" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="1" width="99%" align="center"> <tr bgcolor="#000000"><td> <table border="0" width="100%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="0"> <tr bgcolor="#000099"> <td colspan="2" align="left"> <font size="2" color="#ffffff" face="Verdana, Arial"> <b>T O P I C R E V I E W</b> </font></td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#dedfdf"> <td valign="top" width="18%"> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> <b>5point0707</b> <br /><small>Member # 5893</small> </font></td> <td width="82%"> <font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial"> <img src="https://californiafords.com/ubb/posticon.gif" border="0" alt=" - " /> posted <script language="JavaScript1.3" type="text/javascript"> document.writeln(timestamp(new Date(2006,7,6,2,15,0), dfrm, tfrm, 0, 0, 0, 0)); </script><hr /> </font> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> im thinkn of picking up a 4 cyl coupe and one day convert it to a 5.0 any tips or suggestions on what to do and what not to do? anyone know how much that would cost? any pros/cons of doing this? i have been searching for some info about doing it but i would also like to hear about experiences some of you have had...<br />any and all info is helpful!<br />thanks<br />samuel <br /> </font> </td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#f7f7f7"> <td valign="top" width="18%"> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> <b>six 5.0</b> <br /><small>Member # 3153</small> </font></td> <td width="82%"> <font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial"> <img src="https://californiafords.com/ubb/posticon.gif" border="0" alt=" - " /> posted <script language="JavaScript1.3" type="text/javascript"> document.writeln(timestamp(new Date(2006,7,6,6,11,0), dfrm, tfrm, 0, 0, 0, 0)); </script><hr /> </font> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> IMHO, I have had the same thoughts. I'll cruz it for awhile, start w/the suspension first, then the Motor ect. But I have "heard" from allot of people that it's not worth it. Mainly B/C after all is said and done, the time & money you put in to it could have bought and built a bitchin 5.0.<br /><br />Just my .02 <br /> </font> </td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#dedfdf"> <td valign="top" width="18%"> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> <b>blind</b> <br /><small>Member # 3052</small> </font></td> <td width="82%"> <font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial"> <img src="https://californiafords.com/ubb/posticon.gif" border="0" alt=" - " /> posted <script language="JavaScript1.3" type="text/javascript"> document.writeln(timestamp(new Date(2006,7,6,10,32,0), dfrm, tfrm, 0, 0, 0, 0)); </script><hr /> </font> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> it took 1500 to get my conversion running and driving as a v8 with all v8 components.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.cardomain.com/ride/252793" target="_blank">http://www.cardomain.com/ride/252793</a><br /><br />IMHO completely worth it.<br /><br />I'm about $4k into it right now after 2 years of owning it and have a vortech s-trim and front mount intercooler sitting in the garage waiting to go in.<br /><br />I think it would be quite hard to find a 5.0/5spd notchback with black interior with all bolt-ons and a blower for $4k <br /> </font> </td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#f7f7f7"> <td valign="top" width="18%"> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> <b>306Coupe</b> <br /><small>Member # 4988</small> </font></td> <td width="82%"> <font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial"> <img src="https://californiafords.com/ubb/posticon.gif" border="0" alt=" - " /> posted <script language="JavaScript1.3" type="text/javascript"> document.writeln(timestamp(new Date(2006,7,6,12,21,0), dfrm, tfrm, 0, 0, 0, 0)); </script><hr /> </font> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">Originally posted by blind:<br /><strong> it took 1500 to get my conversion running and driving as a v8 with all v8 components.<br /><br /> <a href="http://www.cardomain.com/ride/252793" target="_blank">http://www.cardomain.com/ride/252793</a> <br /><br />IMHO completely worth it.<br /><br />I'm about $4k into it right now after 2 years of owning it and have a vortech s-trim and front mount intercooler sitting in the garage waiting to go in.<br /><br />I think it would be quite hard to find a 5.0/5spd notchback with black interior with all bolt-ons and a blower for $4k </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">Nice pics and details blind. My current project was once a 4 cyclinder! Still is register as a 4 banger. <br /> </font> </td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#dedfdf"> <td valign="top" width="18%"> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> <b>5point0707</b> <br /><small>Member # 5893</small> </font></td> <td width="82%"> <font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial"> <img src="https://californiafords.com/ubb/posticon.gif" border="0" alt=" - " /> posted <script language="JavaScript1.3" type="text/javascript"> document.writeln(timestamp(new Date(2006,7,6,12,54,0), dfrm, tfrm, 0, 0, 0, 0)); </script><hr /> </font> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> ok so I searched through the tech talk section for info on conversions and seen something about if you have a 89-93 4cyl coupe you can only use the same year 5.0 parts...why is that? <br /> </font> </td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#f7f7f7"> <td valign="top" width="18%"> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> <b>Migs</b> <br /><small>Member # 5439</small> </font></td> <td width="82%"> <font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial"> <img src="https://californiafords.com/ubb/posticon.gif" border="0" alt=" - " /> posted <script language="JavaScript1.3" type="text/javascript"> document.writeln(timestamp(new Date(2006,7,6,13,21,0), dfrm, tfrm, 0, 0, 0, 0)); </script><hr /> </font> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> PM or talk to SilverLX, I think he and a few other people busted out a 4 cyl conversion in a 3-4 day weekend. Hes done 3-4 i cant remember. <br /> </font> </td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#dedfdf"> <td valign="top" width="18%"> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> <b>HI-OUTPUT</b> <br /><small>Member # 2249</small> </font></td> <td width="82%"> <font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial"> <img src="https://californiafords.com/ubb/posticon.gif" border="0" alt=" - " /> posted <script language="JavaScript1.3" type="text/javascript"> document.writeln(timestamp(new Date(2006,7,6,13,22,0), dfrm, tfrm, 0, 0, 0, 0)); </script><hr /> </font> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> thats a good question,maybe because every mustang model had parts that were a little different and to make shure the installation goes smooth even when it comes to SMOG <br /> </font> </td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#f7f7f7"> <td valign="top" width="18%"> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> <b>blind</b> <br /><small>Member # 3052</small> </font></td> <td width="82%"> <font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial"> <img src="https://californiafords.com/ubb/posticon.gif" border="0" alt=" - " /> posted <script language="JavaScript1.3" type="text/javascript"> document.writeln(timestamp(new Date(2006,7,6,15,36,0), dfrm, tfrm, 0, 0, 0, 0)); </script><hr /> </font> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">Originally posted by 5point0707:<br /><strong> ok so I searched through the tech talk section for info on conversions and seen something about if you have a 89-93 4cyl coupe you can only use the same year 5.0 parts...why is that? </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">because the wiring harness's changed almost every year after 89<br /><br />for ease of installation it is the best choice to get the engine harness from the same year as the 4cyl chassis. <br /> </font> </td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#dedfdf"> <td valign="top" width="18%"> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> <b>six 5.0</b> <br /><small>Member # 3153</small> </font></td> <td width="82%"> <font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial"> <img src="https://californiafords.com/ubb/posticon.gif" border="0" alt=" - " /> posted <script language="JavaScript1.3" type="text/javascript"> document.writeln(timestamp(new Date(2006,7,7,5,27,0), dfrm, tfrm, 0, 0, 0, 0)); </script><hr /> </font> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">Originally posted by blind:<br /><strong> it took 1500 to get my conversion running and driving as a v8 with all v8 components.<br /><br /> <a href="http://www.cardomain.com/ride/252793" target="_blank">http://www.cardomain.com/ride/252793</a> <br /><br />IMHO completely worth it.<br /><br />I'm about $4k into it right now after 2 years of owning it and have a vortech s-trim and front mount intercooler sitting in the garage waiting to go in.<br /><br />I think it would be quite hard to find a 5.0/5spd notchback with black interior with all bolt-ons and a blower for $4k </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">I agree, well I change my mind after seeing Blinds conversion. It seems very possible w/some hard work and time.<br /><br />PS, BLIND = <img border="0" title="" alt="[Eek!]" src="eek.gif" /> <img border="0" alt="[worship]" title="" src="graemlins/worship.gif" /> <img border="0" alt="[worship]" title="" src="graemlins/worship.gif" /> <img border="0" alt="[worship]" title="" src="graemlins/worship.gif" /> <br /> </font> </td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#f7f7f7"> <td valign="top" width="18%"> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> <b>blind</b> <br /><small>Member # 3052</small> </font></td> <td width="82%"> <font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial"> <img src="https://californiafords.com/ubb/posticon.gif" border="0" alt=" - " /> posted <script language="JavaScript1.3" type="text/javascript"> document.writeln(timestamp(new Date(2006,7,8,1,35,0), dfrm, tfrm, 0, 0, 0, 0)); </script><hr /> </font> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">Originally posted by six 5.0:<br /><strong> </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">Originally posted by blind:<br /><strong> it took 1500 to get my conversion running and driving as a v8 with all v8 components.<br /><br /> <a href="http://www.cardomain.com/ride/252793" target="_blank">http://www.cardomain.com/ride/252793</a> <br /><br />IMHO completely worth it.<br /><br />I'm about $4k into it right now after 2 years of owning it and have a vortech s-trim and front mount intercooler sitting in the garage waiting to go in.<br /><br />I think it would be quite hard to find a 5.0/5spd notchback with black interior with all bolt-ons and a blower for $4k </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">I agree, well I change my mind after seeing Blinds conversion. It seems very possible w/some hard work and time.<br /><br />PS, BLIND = <img border="0" title="" alt="[Eek!]" src="eek.gif" /> <img border="0" alt="[worship]" title="" src="graemlins/worship.gif" /> <img border="0" alt="[worship]" title="" src="graemlins/worship.gif" /> <img border="0" alt="[worship]" title="" src="graemlins/worship.gif" /> </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">thanks <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="biggrin.gif" /> <br /> </font> </td></tr> </table></td></tr></table> <br /> <br />
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