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Title: H.O conversion in Norway
Post by: woody76 on March 09, 2007, 04:37:06 AM
Hi

I`m converting my so Bird to HO. Could not resist doing it altough it ment costing much to get parts to Norway. Luckily i made som great deals on ebay on nearly everything i needed. But the E7 heads i found nearby here in Norway :D

I post more pictures later when i get the heads on later this weekend and get it painted. Its going to be dark ford blue.

(http://home.online.no/~ogranhe/artimages/800x600IMG_1324.JPG)
Title: H.O conversion in Norway
Post by: vinnietbird on March 09, 2007, 08:08:20 AM
Keep it up.You'll be glad you did the swap when you're finished.Which computer are you using for the conversion?
Title: H.O conversion in Norway
Post by: woody76 on March 09, 2007, 09:37:38 AM
I dont know exactly wich but its sd and 87 something car but i will check the numbers later tonight. Not easy to find the right ecm when you lives on the other side of ocean ;) Not many cars to part out here.

Thor
Title: H.O conversion in Norway
Post by: 5.0willgo on March 09, 2007, 09:43:38 AM
Since you are going Speed Density H.O. you can get a computer from any '86-'88 Mustang or any '86-'92 Lincoln Mark VII.


Here's (http://"http://www.coolcats.net/tech/advanced/ho_conversion.html#computer") the info on the computer part numbers.
Title: H.O conversion in Norway
Post by: kingcars on March 09, 2007, 03:37:42 PM
I just did my HO conversion last week and it's really really cool.  You're going to love it.

As far as the computer goes, I got the HO 5-speed computer and it works perfectly in my AOD car.  If your car is AOD and you plan to go with a T5 down the road, definitely get the 5-speed comp.  Thats why I got it.
Title: H.O conversion in Norway
Post by: woody76 on March 09, 2007, 04:11:13 PM
here is the numbers of the ecm i`m hoping to use

EEC-IV        DE
SFI-SD1    E7SF-12A650-E1A

Maybe some one can tell me what this is from?

I know i i`ll dig the added horsepower, but i`m very exited to get the "feel"

Thor
Title: H.O conversion in Norway
Post by: kingcars on March 09, 2007, 04:15:36 PM
Oh trust me, you wont be disappointed in the 'feel' department.

For the computer, you want to look for one of these numbers:

E7SF-12A650-A1B (manual tranny - the one I have)
E7SF-12A650-B1A  (AOD tranny)
Title: H.O conversion in Norway
Post by: EricCoolCats on March 09, 2007, 04:17:47 PM
If the "DE" is bigger than the rest of the lettering, then it's from an '87 Mustang 5.0 automatic.

See here: http://fordfuelinjection.com/?p=17
Title: H.O conversion in Norway
Post by: TurboCoupe50 on March 09, 2007, 06:00:33 PM
You gonna turn the motor over before you install it??? :D



Quote from: woody76;133382
Hi

I`m converting my so Bird to HO. Could not resist doing it altough it ment costing much to get parts to Norway. Luckily i made som great deals on ebay on nearly everything i needed. But the E7 heads i found nearby here in Norway :D

I post more pictures later when i get the heads on later this weekend and get it painted. Its going to be dark ford blue.

(http://home.online.no/~ogranhe/artimages/800x600IMG_1324.JPG)
Title: H.O conversion in Norway
Post by: woody76 on March 10, 2007, 04:59:22 AM
Well i guess its easier than flipping the car over...:hick:

Got one cyl.head back on yesterday and the other is planned today and then prep the engine. then primer and maybe the first coat of color.
Title: H.O conversion in Norway
Post by: woody76 on March 10, 2007, 05:03:06 AM
so i can use the computer i allready got from ebay is that right. Can i swap computer later for a 5sp computer even if want to keep the SD system?
Title: H.O conversion in Norway
Post by: MrBill88Tbird on March 10, 2007, 07:47:38 AM
Woody,

The computer you have will be fine. Here is a link to the Cool Cats site, click on Tech and then 5.0 conversion for more info.

Bill
Title: H.O conversion in Norway
Post by: vinnietbird on March 10, 2007, 08:10:13 AM
If you really want to do an H.O conversion,do a few things first.

1.Ask a a lot of questions and gather up your info (study.You need to have an idea of the project at hand).
2.Take your time and gather all of the parts that are needed (cheap if you take your time).
3.Be patient.Do not get in a hurry.
4.Have a good knowledgeable helper and a close parts store .You'll run into some small problem,and you will have to go to the parts store for something.100% chance of that.
Title: H.O conversion in Norway
Post by: 5.0willgo on March 10, 2007, 08:45:56 AM
Quote from: vinnietbird;133573
You'll run into some small problem,and you will have to go to the parts store for something.100% chance of that.

This couldn't be any more true. You wouldn't believe all the stupid little inconveniences that will hold you up.
Title: H.O conversion in Norway
Post by: woody76 on March 10, 2007, 03:09:25 PM
i`ve read so much i can about the swap and paying close attention to coolcats list of what /need to do and what to get list. And i have been lurkin arround here a long time altough not very active in posting :beatyoass: Pluss i work in my dads partsstore for american cars here in norway. :D

just got the engine primed and soon to get first colorcoat :hick:
Title: H.O conversion in Norway
Post by: woody76 on March 11, 2007, 12:27:48 PM
just some pictures of freshly painted engine. It turned out black instead of dark blue. but  it came out alright i think

(http://home.online.no/~ogranhe/artimages/ACFGCA6saql6.JPG)

(http://home.online.no/~ogranhe/artimages/800x600ACFACAdPaONh.JPG)
Title: H.O conversion in Norway
Post by: kingcars on March 11, 2007, 12:31:17 PM
Looking great man!  :D
Title: H.O conversion in Norway
Post by: Clayton on March 11, 2007, 12:41:18 PM
You can have it in any color, as long as its black.-Henry Ford.


Nice lookin stuff.
Title: H.O conversion in Norway
Post by: 5.0willgo on March 11, 2007, 12:57:34 PM
They look sooo good all painted up. Sweet!
Title: H.O conversion in Norway
Post by: DakotaEpic on March 11, 2007, 09:29:16 PM
Not a fan of painted blocks.  But that looks niiice man.  Keep it up.
Title: H.O conversion in Norway
Post by: daboss351 on March 11, 2007, 09:55:00 PM
love it looks great!!
Title: H.O conversion in Norway
Post by: thunderjet302 on March 12, 2007, 01:15:06 AM
Cool :D
Title: H.O conversion in Norway
Post by: woody76 on March 19, 2007, 10:01:03 AM
Just an update.

(http://home.online.no/~ogranhe/artimages/800x600IMG_1351.JPG)

(http://home.online.no/~ogranhe/artimages/800x600IMG_1390.JPG)

I`m getting there slowly......

Thanks for the nice words everyone

Thor
Title: H.O conversion in Norway
Post by: Haystack on March 19, 2007, 01:10:45 PM
keep it up man
Title: H.O conversion in Norway
Post by: kingcars on March 19, 2007, 01:26:03 PM
That looks really nice.  I wish I had the time to clean my engine compartment.
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