LX 5.0 conversion
#1
LX 5.0 conversion
I have a 91 LX coupe with the 4 banger still in it. I want to like everybody put a 302 in it. I have access t a 84 GT is the full drive line ok or should I look for something else. I would like to know what you guys think is the year motor I need to look for if it makes a differense. I would like to get a GT and put the motor, trans,and rearend in my LX. Just need a little info and would appreciate the help.
#3
RE: LX 5.0 conversion
or, you could take the 3-5k you would spend on a 5.0 and use it to rebuild the 84 bottom end, get a trick flow top end kit, throw it in the coupe and have a nicer car thanany used 5.0 youwillfind. any 5.0 you find for 3-5k will prob have at least 100kmiles and prob have been beaten on pretty good. im about to dothe 4 banger coversion myself.i got a 1993 lx hatch in great cond(62k orig miles!!!) for 2 grand. and since it was a 4 banger, i know it hasnt been beaten on so i know the frame's not twisted, and the torque boxes are in great shape. if youve already got the 4 cyl, and access to a 302,use the $$ to hook up that car. jmo
#6
RE: LX 5.0 conversion
also consider installing a 351W instead of a 302.
I think you need to upgrade the front springs tool
Think the 4 bangers had weak springs up front.
If you're going fuel injection you will need a computer and
wiring harness, fuel lines, fuel pump and injector rails.
I think you need to upgrade the front springs tool
Think the 4 bangers had weak springs up front.
If you're going fuel injection you will need a computer and
wiring harness, fuel lines, fuel pump and injector rails.
#7
RE: LX 5.0 conversion
My coupe is a converted car. The motors out of a 91. The bottom end was redone and a tf top end kit and cam. Also it was a auto.Converted that to a tko500. The rear was also out of the 91.Your going to need alot of little odds and ends .Thats what slow u down. Just when u think u have everything. Something else pops up. But for most part its not that bad.
#9