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Topic: I'm going big folks mod motor time!!!!!! big cubic inches a MUST
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warhorse58gt
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That my freinds is a 300+hp 30mpg v6 I believe from a newr mustang..badass if am right lol.. ![[patriot]](graemlins/patriot.gif)
imagine the MPG that I could potentially get in a fox body with this combo!!..
Buy a Prius, that is the worst reason ever to spend what you're spending on that conversion. I don't care if it's free, it's a lame reason to do it. Just saying
I see your point. If you wanna go fast then get a fast car. If you want a fuel efficient car then get a prius/civic. And your right, it is lame to do all this work for the sole purpose of just getting 30 mpg.
But I see nothing wrong in attempting to get a balanced car and the best of both worlds. Something that can get 305 hp stock and 30+ mpg at least.
My bro (tma turbo donald) and I got the engine/tranny/ecu harness for $2200 so far. These engines are dirt cheap from online wrecking yards. I'll have to custom fab a few things to make it work and trace all the wires.
We're thinking of going with a aje tubular k member, a arm, coil over setup.
Don't listen to him. It's a cool idea. I want to do the same swap but in my 77. You are talking 40-41mpg in a 77. That could run 12.0's all day long, in bone stock trim. ![[worship]](graemlins/worship.gif)
EDit: quoted the wrong guy.. O-well shit happens.
[ July 10, 2012, 02:27 PM: Message edited by: warhorse58gt ]
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Saleen 00-768
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Not sure how much those go for now or what mods they like but those v6s are impressive with good reliable factory 300hp
Only 90hp less than a stock termi LOL
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Outta the box thinkn......i have met your brother too; very intelligent people. Great ideas!!! Great project! Just like i say....go your own path. Deviate from the "normal" ;its loved but sometimes Js overdone!!!! Its excellent to see fresh perspectives on "go fast" toys..........why not do it and tip the scale in the other direction? !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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TMA Turbo Donald
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Originally posted by warhorse58gt:
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Originally posted by TuxMask-Andy:
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Originally posted by hidnn.o.s.:
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Originally posted by TMA Turbo Donald:
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Originally posted by SLOWFOX:
That my freinds is a 300+hp 30mpg v6 I believe from a newr mustang..badass if am right lol..
imagine the MPG that I could potentially get in a fox body with this combo!!..
Buy a Prius, that is the worst reason ever to spend what you're spending on that conversion. I don't care if it's free, it's a lame reason to do it. Just saying
I see your point. If you wanna go fast then get a fast car. If you want a fuel efficient car then get a prius/civic. And your right, it is lame to do all this work for the sole purpose of just getting 30 mpg.
But I see nothing wrong in attempting to get a balanced car and the best of both worlds. Something that can get 305 hp stock and 30+ mpg at least.
My bro (tma turbo donald) and I got the engine/tranny/ecu harness for $2200 so far. These engines are dirt cheap from online wrecking yards. I'll have to custom fab a few things to make it work and trace all the wires.
We're thinking of going with a aje tubular k member, a arm, coil over setup.
Don't listen to him. It's a cool idea. I want to do the same swap but in my 77. You are talking 40-41mpg in a 77. That could run 12.0's all day long, in bone stock trim.
EDit: quoted the wrong guy.. O-well shit happens.
Thanks warhorse58gt. I'll make sure to post pics of the progress!!
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Please do!
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Hows it passing smog? I'd do it to a 4 eye when they had v6s Otherwise it'll be nothing more than a glOrified garage ornament.
Could be done quite easily.
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Good luck with the build, they hating because your future v6 foxbody will be faster then their pushrod 5.0
Keep us updated on the build, it should be interesting
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Dope project, don't see why dudes gotta h8.....
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Love it. Nice way to have high mpg and still embarrass alot of mustangs
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Nice build, definitely unique. Are you putting the engine in from the top or bottom?
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Good to see something different but v6 is the worst sounding motor ever lol
Idk. Porshe's, supra's, gtr, etc, or any high performance six cylinder all sound good to me but to each their own.
Stock 5.0 engine back in? 225 hp v8 and high millage engine just doesn't appeal to me. But maybe does for some people
Those r straight 6 or opposing motors not v6
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Originally posted by Cobra 93-4992:
Hows it passing smog? I'd do it to a 4 eye when they had v6s Otherwise it'll be nothing more than a glOrified garage ornament.
to be BAR ref stickered it will pass with all the requirements of a 2011 v6 mustang, so long as the swap is done the right way, it won't be a problem at all to get it stickered.
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[ July 11, 2012, 12:07 AM: Message edited by: sneakyfox90 ]
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Good luck Donald.....we are preparing to do a 3V mod motor into a 88 Saleen.
We have the motor, trans, complete harness....should be fun.
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How strong is that Factory Shortblock? If it's stronger than the factory V8 Shortblock , then I dont see a problem with this decision. Also I never heard from your brother about a Hotside.
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I'd rather see a Ford v6 swap over a gay LSx swap. Good luck with the project.
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I'd rather see a Ford v6 swap over a gay LSx swap. Good luck with the project.
I concur!
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Interesting project. Can't wait to see it done. The 2011 & up V6 is dope. 305HP/280TQ & 30MPG! Should be even sicker in a light ass Fox. Let's see them pics soon!
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A+ on thinking outside of the box but C for considering a balance of semi decent performance w/ economy.
do you plan on commuting with this car and how much money are you really saving per year driving this car over doing a better swap like a coyote(which is rated at what....25mpg highway)?
what are your main motivating factors on doing such a swap in order of priority?(initial cost/free motor, being different, mpg, hp, etc).
seems to me you'll be putting in the same amount of work to do this transplant or even more vs a coyote as a v6 mod motor is not your typical swap for mustangs.
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TuxMask-Andy
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My main choices for the swap is
# 1 is cost. $2250 for engine, tranny, ecu, driveshaft. A coyote swap would easisly excceed 10k for all these components. So that's already an 8k difference which is quite huge.
We do our own fab work and got the tools so we can keep cost down. Not everyone can do this so those that don't have the skillsets or tools will cost them a lot for to do things custom.
#2 reason is uniqueness of not being a cookie cutter setup.
#3. This engine kicks ass no matter what some of the haters might think! ![[Smile]](smile.gif)
[ July 11, 2012, 05:04 PM: Message edited by: TuxMask-Andy ]
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I have no idea why there is so much dislike on this topic. I think it's a very interesting, and nice idea. I can't wait to see the process, and one day see a youtube video of the first start up. V6 or not, it's a newer mustang engine going in a fox.
Good luck to the OP and brother.
+1 very interesting swap, and if your brother fabs a turbo kit for it that thing will be sweet!! good luck with everything
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