Track to Street
09-06-2011, 08:46 PM
#1
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Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: Michigan
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Track to Street
Hello All,
I inherited a 83' Capri from my father that was primarily a mid-9 track car. Me not being a real race enthusiasts I don't want to sell the car but I do want to get some use out of it. I am looking to find a fox body and do a swap, but my biggest problem I have is going from a track car to a street car. I want to know if anyone could give me some direction as to what would be the easiest way (not necessarily the cheapest) to accomplish this? Is this possible, or does it even make sense to attempt? Keep in my that I don't know what is exactly done to the car as far as engine mods; port size, cam, lifters, etc. I do know that it is a 351W.
Thanks for any advice!
I inherited a 83' Capri from my father that was primarily a mid-9 track car. Me not being a real race enthusiasts I don't want to sell the car but I do want to get some use out of it. I am looking to find a fox body and do a swap, but my biggest problem I have is going from a track car to a street car. I want to know if anyone could give me some direction as to what would be the easiest way (not necessarily the cheapest) to accomplish this? Is this possible, or does it even make sense to attempt? Keep in my that I don't know what is exactly done to the car as far as engine mods; port size, cam, lifters, etc. I do know that it is a 351W.
Thanks for any advice!
09-07-2011, 04:44 PM
#6
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Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: South FL
Posts: 8,540
What parts are you looking to 'swap'?
Got back to a stock motor and suspension?
I bet you can actually turn a profit selling the race parts for $$.
Even better yet, trade for stock parts + $$ and you make sure to get exactly what you need.
Got back to a stock motor and suspension?
I bet you can actually turn a profit selling the race parts for $$.
Even better yet, trade for stock parts + $$ and you make sure to get exactly what you need.
09-08-2011, 12:20 PM
#8
Hello All,
I inherited a 83' Capri from my father that was primarily a mid-9 track car. Me not being a real race enthusiasts I don't want to sell the car but I do want to get some use out of it. I am looking to find a fox body and do a swap, but my biggest problem I have is going from a track car to a street car. I want to know if anyone could give me some direction as to what would be the easiest way (not necessarily the cheapest) to accomplish this? Is this possible, or does it even make sense to attempt? Keep in my that I don't know what is exactly done to the car as far as engine mods; port size, cam, lifters, etc. I do know that it is a 351W.
Thanks for any advice!
I inherited a 83' Capri from my father that was primarily a mid-9 track car. Me not being a real race enthusiasts I don't want to sell the car but I do want to get some use out of it. I am looking to find a fox body and do a swap, but my biggest problem I have is going from a track car to a street car. I want to know if anyone could give me some direction as to what would be the easiest way (not necessarily the cheapest) to accomplish this? Is this possible, or does it even make sense to attempt? Keep in my that I don't know what is exactly done to the car as far as engine mods; port size, cam, lifters, etc. I do know that it is a 351W.
Thanks for any advice!
Post pics and we'll get you squared away.
09-08-2011, 12:55 PM
#9
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09-08-2011, 08:32 PM
#10
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Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: Michigan
Posts: 4
@UPRshared, I will try to post some pics this weekend! The reason I said swap bodies was because I figured it might be cheaper/easier than trying to replacing the missing parts.