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Posted by OneBadHatch (Member # 970) on :

how hard is it to put a chevy 350 with a t5 in a 1990 gt?? my buddy is thinking about sellin ghis camaro and putting the motor into a fox

thanks! [patriot]

Posted by 50DADDY (Member # 3076) on :

Blasphemy! [Roll Eyes]

Posted by warhorse58gt (Member # 7702) on :

why would you want to disgrace a ford by putting a brand x motor in it? [BS flag]

Posted by Eddie510- (Member # 2354) on :

fuck it, why not, if it goes fast , thats all it matters, i love my ford fox bodies but if he has a built motor already, why not. One of my buddies is doing this as we speak on a fox. I belive your going to have to run a diffrent k member for sure. ill try and get some more info. [patriot]

Posted by HaulinAss Motorsports (Member # 541) on :

Not hard at all. There a companys out there that have the parts ready to go. Such as Headers, K-Frames,Motormounts etc... Do a search on google, not hard to do and BADASS! [Big Grin]

Posted by white1990stang (Member # 2307) on :

aje k member- PN- 040-mu3030
quicktime inc bellhousing- PN- rm-6064

7qt moroso rear sump pan
kooks custom headers depending on your heads.

Posted by OneBadHatch (Member # 970) on :

ok also as far as the driveline goes? new crossmember i know the driveshaft im not sure, but dont worry everyone better 500hp in a mustang then in an ugly ass camaro [Wink]

Posted by 2stangs69-91 (Member # 1951) on :

great [Roll Eyes]

another person who can't build a fast ford. So lets ruin another mustang.....

Posted by HaulinAss Motorsports (Member # 541) on :

quote:
Originally posted by 2stangs69-91:
great another person who can't build a fast ford. So lets ruin another mustang.....

Ahh yes, I was wondering how long it was going to take for you to respond [Razz]

Posted by 2stangs69-91 (Member # 1951) on :

hey at least I am consistant. [Big Grin]

Posted by OneBadHatch (Member # 970) on :

so any other help on the parts i need??

Posted by OneBadHatch (Member # 970) on :

also with that bellhousing can i use the same centerforce clutch with the sbc flywheel?? and will the length be the same, ie will i need to move the tranny forward or back at all or will it bolt right up

Posted by itznotahighway (Member # 7934) on :

its a big pain in the ass.....trust me... [Wink]

Posted by TOPnotch (Member # 1340) on :

How is it a pain in the ass? They make all bolt in parts to do the swap? Its no different than doing a 351 swap or a modular swap. As for putting a chevy in a mustang I'm not real big on that idea. Shit you can go fast in any make or modle car if you know how to build it!!! [patriot]

Posted by itznotahighway (Member # 7934) on :

quote:
Originally posted by TOPnotch:
How is it a pain in the ass? They make all bolt in parts to do the swap? Its no different than doing a 351 swap or a modular swap. As for putting a chevy in a mustang I'm not real big on that idea. Shit you can go fast in any make or modle car if you know how to build it!!!

i dont think he wants to spend about a grand on some headers.... there are ways around it but then enlies the pain in the ass part

Posted by v-town coupe (Member # 2771) on :

all the work and money and he still wants to use a gm t-5?? just keep it ford!

Posted by OneBadHatch (Member # 970) on :

haha you guys...so pessimistic all the time its not too bad of a job and hes got a tremec tko for it and yes hes getting the 600 dollar kooks custom headers and the k member and bell housing everything else isn't too bad, i am more of an optimist. thanks for all the hate though, but i didn't ask IF i should do it I asked HOW and what i need so if you don't intend to help then keep your typing fingers to your self peace [Big Grin]

[ April 07, 2008, 08:05 PM: Message edited by: OneBadHatch ]

Posted by Camaro Kid Z/28 (Member # 3100) on :

Ask Teal Solo(member here) he's done it and gone like 10's or something like that!

Posted by 514 Mullet (Member # 7402) on :

The look on peoples faces when you open the hood will make it worth the effort to do so. Im feeling inspired. I think I'll put an LS1 in a coupe too. And I'll make sure its one of those ssp cars that everyone praises while Im at it. lol

Posted by 2stangs69-91 (Member # 1951) on :

what look? most guy's just walk away, Then go look at the stangs with ford motors putting down faster times. Then try to figure out why the guy wasn't smart enough to make a ford run the number? [Roll Eyes]

Posted by need-a-cage (Member # 5415) on :

I am all about keeping it Ford, unless you are putting a LS7 in it or whatever the 427ci ZO6 motor is.

However, I have a Dart Block, Scat Rotating Assembly, Probe Pistons, Edelbrock heads and waterpump, etc. So, can I still say that I have a Ford Powerplant? I did keep the Cobra Intake and stock valve covers!!

Posted by 2stangs69-91 (Member # 1951) on :

Dart didn't develope there own designs. They are patterened after somthing. So if it looks like a duck it is a duck...My 408 is the same way I can not think of one part that is a ford OEM part. I might have to use a factory timming cover bolt. It is still designed after a 351 Windsor and you can bolt OEM ford parts on it.

[ April 08, 2008, 05:33 PM: Message edited by: 2stangs69-91 ]

Posted by OneBadHatch (Member # 970) on :

hey 2 stangs pretty much...your annoying i really could care less how much you want to keep ford ford, but at the end of the day it really doesnt matter, and it has nothing to do with not being able to build a ford motor to be fast... he got a 500hp crate motor built and then decided he doesnt want the camaro so instead of selling it and throwing money in the trash were going to put it in my old car, which was fast enough but what the hell, so stop crying if you dont like it then stop posting

Posted by 2stangs69-91 (Member # 1951) on :

lol hey onebadhatch lick my sack I will post what I want got it. This is a Ford forum are you stupid? what did you expect? I try to stay out off these posts, I just can't so any time this subject comes up I will be here posting get used to it. just ignore it if it helps you feel beter.

[ April 08, 2008, 06:44 PM: Message edited by: 2stangs69-91 ]

Posted by OneBadHatch (Member # 970) on :

yes a ford forum I have been a part of for a lot longer than you have, so can it noob and yes ignoring you does make me feel better

Posted by 2stangs69-91 (Member # 1951) on :

good congrats you figured it out..I have been running fords alot longer than you so I am just a die hard so FO. [Wink]

and stop asking stupid questions if you have been here this long you should know this by now. [Eek!]

Posted by OneBadHatch (Member # 970) on :

well if its related to ford yes but, putting chev stuff in... not so much meh i'll wing it

Posted by BCINGUU (Member # 2397) on :

I have custom built motors in my foxes and the 302 block is the only thing made by ford. Everything else is aftermarket, SRP, ARP, Federal Mogul, Edelbrock, AFR, etc. I don't see how bowtie parts are any different.

I guess there are some real ford fanatics out there who only buy aftermarket Ford brand parts, but most people are pretty flexible about what they put in.

Posted by 2stangs69-91 (Member # 1951) on :

would you trade your 67 eleanor for one with a 350 sbc?

[ April 09, 2008, 07:59 PM: Message edited by: 2stangs69-91 ]

Posted by OneBadHatch (Member # 970) on :

why would you trade that for anything?? thats just dumb

Posted by 2stangs69-91 (Member # 1951) on :

[Roll Eyes]

was I talking to you?

Posted by cummins (Member # 5931) on :

LOL this thread is great!!!! I say do what you want its YOUR time and money. If your bud wants to do it then that's all good. Lots of people go that route and pretty soon you'll see chevy based motors in just about everything. There are tons of after market support for that swap so its not that hard at all. Like others said contact Team Solo he's got an 8 sec fox with a chevy motor.

I like the Fox idea. Those cars are a dime a dozen and very cheap with tons of proven after market upgrades. In fact I was looking into doing a supra motor in one but I just don't have the time for another project right now. But I do have the motor, trans and foxbody. Just not the time. I remember when they put a Skyline motor in the fastback in the most recent Fast and Furious. That shit was bad ass!!!!!

Posted by jaejae (Member # 7958) on :

i say go for it bro...you cant say you wouldnt have a smile on your face knowing you have a 350 sb in your notchback...id do it...IF I WAS RICH...other than that ima keep it FORD..camaro shit is soo expensive...

[ April 14, 2008, 11:48 PM: Message edited by: jaejae ]

Posted by kingmoochr (Member # 5834) on :

sbc go fast parts are a lot cheaper than sbf. unless you are talking specifically about lt/ls parts or the swap bits

Posted by white50steve (Member # 5887) on :

im in the process of doing this right now aje and pa racing both make k members. kooks and lemmons both make headers but kooks are cheaper. you will probably need a custom driveshaft which is about 3-4 hundred and can be ordered from numerous companies. im using a 350 with a turbo 350 and the trans crossmember lined up perfectly. not sure with your aplication.

Posted by MustangNate (Member # 4559) on :

I've always wanted to drop a Ford motor in a Vette.

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