Getting a 5.0
11-03-2007, 10:23 AM
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Getting a 5.0
wats up guys well im new to this section but not the site. i just wanted to ask since everyone here has a 5.0. i am looking to buy a foxbody project car, can any one recomend wat perticular year and model to get, and wat should i be looking for when buying a 5.0 thanks to all
11-03-2007, 10:42 AM
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RE: Getting a 5.0
Depending on where you are located, you should look for rust in all of the critical areas such as the underbody, floorpans, rear quarter panels etc. Also just look for a fox with a really nice body and interior. It doesn't really matter how many miles are on it because if you plan to mod it big, then a new shortblock will probably be in the future anyhow.
Another big thing is the chassis. The unibody has a tendency of twisting if the car was abused. So look for any sign of leaning one way or the other (usually lower on the pass. side). Don't forget to check out the torque box's as they are the weak point of our 4-pt. rear's. Good luck! There are many unmolested Fox's out there, hope you can find one.
Another big thing is the chassis. The unibody has a tendency of twisting if the car was abused. So look for any sign of leaning one way or the other (usually lower on the pass. side). Don't forget to check out the torque box's as they are the weak point of our 4-pt. rear's. Good luck! There are many unmolested Fox's out there, hope you can find one.
11-03-2007, 11:09 AM
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RE: Getting a 5.0
lol yea its helping me so far, oh another quesion whats the best way to look for one i dont think ebay cuz u can get rapped lol, i live in nyc so its impossible to find one around here (there mostly modified or no ones selling)
11-05-2007, 10:40 PM
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RE: Getting a 5.0
i have been looking for 89-93 stangs and was wondering since this will be a project car is it practicle to buy a mustang LX (4cylined) and do the 5.0 swap or is there a lot more involved like different tranny fuel set up and anything else. im asking cuz i see a million 4 cylineds for sale but not too many 5.0 LX's so want just fondering if this is a common swap or not??
