87Foxbody2.3L

so ive got a 4 cyl right now, but i want to swap in a v8. i found a 1980 Thunderbird for $800 with a 302 and a C4 tranny in it. Would this be a good deal for 800 bucks? i could take the Tranny, the Motor, and the rearend out and use it, but input? anything i'd need to look out for? this car is in very nice condition and seems like an old lady has driven it all its life.

Thank You,
Taylor

tohoopty

i dont think the rearend would fit out of an 1980 model.you would need one from 83 to 88 to bolt right in.

AdderMk2

I would skip on that drivetrain. its going to be a flat tappet non HO motor, probably makes 140-150BHP, and the C4 door stop is exactly that... a door stop

87Foxbody2.3L

How about a 302 out of a 1985 crown vic for 600 bucks?

kennebellgt

i would just look for a wrecked 88-93 5.0 foxbody, you can find them pretty cheap, i payed 500 for a wrecked sn95 for my 89 coupe 4 cyl swap.

kennebellgt

HAHA i like your sig adder good point.

rmodel65

personally id look for a 87-92 lincoln mark 7 the mark 7 has 5 lug swap and rear disc the same 5.0ho(has a larger 100 amp alternator) probably can find one for about 400$ and they normally arent abused like a mustang

if you want to go efi youd want to get a mustang mass air computer(the lincoln uses speed density)

86HOGT

Yeah cause the 94-95 wouldn't beable to do that....