1979 cobra 4cyl to 5.0 engine swap
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1979 cobra 4cyl to 5.0 engine swap
I recently purchased a 1979 Cobra to play with. My son and I are going to maybe build a street strip car out of it. I am looking to swap the 4cyl turbo for a 5.0. I need recommendations on the best year of engine to get. Also, should I stick with the efi? I assume I would need all the electronics to go with it. Maybe it would be an easier install with a good old carb? It is currently a 4 spd car. I am also planning on installing a t-5 in its place. I am planning on purchasing components ASAP so we can get started in the next couple of weeks.
Would like to make this thing really scoot. Would like a used engine I can swap cam and add headers for now and maybe pull and beef up this winter if more HP is wanted.
Thanks for your suggestions
Chris
Would like to make this thing really scoot. Would like a used engine I can swap cam and add headers for now and maybe pull and beef up this winter if more HP is wanted.
Thanks for your suggestions
Chris
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I'd use a carb and also swap out the rear axle for an 8.8.
With the carb I really don't think ANY of the electronics are needed.
There are none on my car.
I also think that the Explorer engine would be a good starting point, if you can find one......
With the carb I really don't think ANY of the electronics are needed.
There are none on my car.
I also think that the Explorer engine would be a good starting point, if you can find one......
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Would that be better than an x303? I think I have a 2000 ford explorer engine bought for $500. Can I use the 4 cyl t-5? I found a guy in wisconsin that sells rebuilt t-5 traany's for around $800. He is in wausau. Any feedback on him?
Thanks,
Chris
Thanks,
Chris
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