coming back... Reply #45 – January 09, 2010, 10:51:29 AM I'm doing a 5.0L to 3v conversion and this is the best forum I've found for converting modulars in any combination.http://www.modularfords.com/forums/f...splay.php?f=30Also, Late Model Restoration did a 3v conversion of an old Fox body. It's got a lot of good tips, including the Logan adapters mentioned before. This will be your biggest issue. With your setup, its probably the easiest conversion since the K member and brake booster is already right for the 3v.I'm looking for a way to get 4v long tube headers with 3v s. Although Kooks has already claimed they can't do this, some guys have already done this.This 3v conversion blog has a lot of good info. Be sure to read all five parts.http://www.mylrs.com/blogs/lrs/archi...ap-Part-1.aspxAnd here are the dyno numbers:http://www.mylrs.com/blogs/lrs/archi...-the-dyno.aspxFinding an SN95 modular k member and brake hydroboost (if you want power brakes) are almost requirments. For headers, ideally you'd get 2v or 4v modular headers with 3v s. Logan makes adapter pieces but that makes a tight squeeze wider. There is no great header solution unless you weld the 3v header s onto the 2v headers yourself. Quote Selected
coming back... Reply #46 – January 09, 2010, 11:15:21 AM Lots of good info, Jeff. I did alot of research before I decided to start. I already have a manual rack, just need to decide if I want to go with manual brakes or not. I need to find a K-member, so I have a starting point. I don't want to change my wheelbase, so leaves alot of them out. I really wanted a MM or GMS copy, but they move the wheels forward 3/4". I may be stuck getting a UPR.I need to get the motor installed, so I can actually see the exhaust situation. I am probably going to have the chassis shop that did my rollbar/subframes take a look at the situation. I don't like how far out the adapters push the headers. Quote Selected
coming back... Reply #47 – January 09, 2010, 11:16:03 AM Quote from: Bob;305649Hey Jim, glad your keeping the bird.. I can't wait to see some posts about your project ( I can really use some motivation over here )Where have you been? I sent a pm awhile back, but never heard from you.... Quote Selected
coming back... Reply #48 – January 09, 2010, 01:05:44 PM Quote from: thundr306;305671Lots of good info, Jeff. I did alot of research before I decided to start. Smart move and me too. Let me know what solutions you come up with. A group buy for headers would take about 20 I think, but there are some others on modularfords.com. I'm surprised this hasn't been developed yet. I'm speedracer6 on that forum. Quote Selected
coming back... Reply #49 – January 09, 2010, 09:49:33 PM Quote from: thundr306;305647All my friends think I'm crazy. It would be great to keep both, just can't.All your friends will be shocked when the T-bird is done and it gathers the crowd at the car show. I love my S197 Mustang, but if I had to get rid of a car I could never part ways with my T-bird. Quote Selected
coming back... Reply #50 – January 09, 2010, 09:59:05 PM Quote from: thundr306;304919Yea, there were a few weeks that I probably would have taken alot less money than I was asking.I figured that and canceled a few email I had started to you about buying it....If I had a bit more time and space it would have been heading north a little ways!Glad to hear you're back on it. I'm sure it will turn out great and you'll be glad you kept it.Good luck and keep us posted.Rod Quote Selected
coming back... Reply #51 – January 10, 2010, 02:58:23 AM Quote from: thundr306;304988I am going for dependable and fun.Quote from: thundr306;305470No sense in making everyone keep guessing... I'm going with a 3v and a TKO 5 speed. Nothing too crazy, just something reliable, fun and different.I looked at alot of small blocks that were just a drop in to my existing setup in excess of 700rwhp. I was serious on a few, but I just want to have fun and don't want to be working on it every weekend.ok you lost me. you are talking about a ford ? i have had alot of them, from brand new to barn find's over the last 30+ years and i have yet to have one that was dependable and reliable. they all broke down, some time, some where.good luck on the fun ,you plan to have on the engine swap. keep us updated. Quote Selected
coming back... Reply #52 – January 10, 2010, 06:44:57 AM Okay, so maybe cirspoogestances forced a different play than you envisioned. My thought is somewhere between 30 seconds and 30 days after you signed off the title you'd be kicking yourself in the butt, banging your head against the fridge, crying in your pillow, and wistfully flipping through the local ads looking for something to fill the gaping 'Bird-shaped hole in your life. I'm glad you didn't lose on such a sweet project on which you'd obviously spent so much time and effort. and .. the ModMotors rev nicely and sound great - good choice. Quote Selected
coming back... Reply #53 – January 10, 2010, 09:37:30 AM I think the nice thing about this swap is its going to be pretty unique and you won't see loads of people running around with 3v 4.6 Fox Thunderbirds. Keep us upddated! Quote Selected
coming back... Reply #54 – January 10, 2010, 09:46:39 AM Thanks all. Right now my spending is on hold until the Saleen sells. It's a bad time of year in this area to sell a sports car. I'm hoping by the end of March. There isn't much I can do in the meantime. I could pull the 5.0 harness out, but something tells me not to until it's a definite go. I have the 3v, trans, and clutch setup here. I will probably just put those parts together and wait. Quote Selected
coming back... Reply #55 – January 10, 2010, 10:11:02 AM Pull the harness and sell it.Obligate yourself. Quote Selected
coming back... Reply #57 – January 10, 2010, 01:49:42 PM Quote from: vinnietbird;305806Pull the harness and sell it.Obligate yourself.That's what I did. Sold the whole drivetrain before I even pulled it. Quote Selected
coming back... Reply #58 – January 12, 2010, 08:22:31 PM Quote from: xjeffs;305860That's what I did. Sold the whole drivetrain before I even pulled it.My drivetrain has been gone for awhile now. It just has the wiring harness and D&D tubular k-member. I may just have to buy another k-member so I can start playing around. Quote Selected
coming back... Reply #59 – January 12, 2010, 08:23:12 PM Quote from: Kitz Kat;305854I got dibs on the harness!You know how to get ahold of me. Make an offer. Quote Selected
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