I might purchase 5.0 Notchback, assistance plz.

Orangester · May 26th, 2007, 01:39 AM

Body is not too shabby on this notch and it runs 14's but im just curious. Apparently there is a built 302 in the car, but its from a truck. I dont know if replacing the rotating assembly makes it any different or what but will it make much difference if its a car or truck engine w/ a new rotating assembly? He wants 2500 for it, i can prolly talk him down to 2k or less.

fogged306 · May 26th, 2007, 02:24 AM

Im not entirely sure what all the differences between an H.O. 5.0 and a non-H.O. 5.0 are, but I believe that the non-H.O. is not a roller setup. Other than that im not too sure. And the truck motor that is in there is not an H.O. if it is completely stock. Unless they changed the top end over.

Even so, if you can get it for 2k and its in nice shape and runs, go for it!

94' Cobra 351 · May 26th, 2007, 05:37 AM

Are you planning on using this as a daily driver or are you going to mod it?

One big thing is to check for rust, definitely don't want to see big ol' rust spots on the body...

try and talk him down as much as possible. point out every little flaw, maybe bald tires, dings and dents, high mileage, interior problems etc etc..

if he really wants to sell the car he will bargain with ya!

neverfastenough1 · May 26th, 2007, 09:01 AM

If its in good shape, go for it. They are hard to come by in good shape for that price especially with a v-8 already. You will want to make sure it was always a v-8 and if not, that is fine as long as it has a v-8 tranny and rear end. You can always drive it around for a year while you take your time building you a monster motor for it, and upgrading the suspension. Not having a v-8 tranny and rear end doesn't necessarily mean don't buy it, cuz you can always baby it til you get the right ones. Just a matter of if you want to spend all that much.

TurboLX · May 26th, 2007, 10:22 AM

and H.O. motor is just a 302 with 351c heads

fogged306 · May 26th, 2007, 11:37 AM

Originally Posted by TurboLX

and H.O. motor is just a 302 with 351c heads

Correct me if im wrong but isn't the cleveland a completely different motor.
The 302 is in the windsor family not the cleveland.

TurboLX · May 26th, 2007, 12:08 PM

oh whoops i meant windsor,

B.A.M302 · May 26th, 2007, 01:34 PM

The H.O. has a different firing order as well and the throttle body is facing the passenger side.

TurboLX · May 26th, 2007, 02:46 PM

yea i never got the point of that

86er · May 26th, 2007, 03:48 PM

the ho has forged pistons where as the trucks dont.

Fuel rails mount differently on the fuel injected trucks, I looked into the mustang upper and lower swap onto my truck, theres ALOT of differences.

chadjones99 · May 26th, 2007, 06:34 PM

what year notch back is it.. post pics

May 26th, 2007, 01:39 AM	#1
Orangester Regular Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Quad Cities, Iowa Posts: 372 iTrader: 0 reviews	I might purchase 5.0 Notchback, assistance plz. Body is not too shabby on this notch and it runs 14's but im just curious. Apparently there is a built 302 in the car, but its from a truck. I dont know if replacing the rotating assembly makes it any different or what but will it make much difference if its a car or truck engine w/ a new rotating assembly? He wants 2500 for it, i can prolly talk him down to 2k or less.

May 26th, 2007, 09:01 AM	#4
neverfastenough1 Hardcore Enthusiast 2002 Mustang GT Join Date: May 2007 Location: Savannah, Ga Posts: 2,789 iTrader: 3 reviews	If its in good shape, go for it. They are hard to come by in good shape for that price especially with a v-8 already. You will want to make sure it was always a v-8 and if not, that is fine as long as it has a v-8 tranny and rear end. You can always drive it around for a year while you take your time building you a monster motor for it, and upgrading the suspension. Not having a v-8 tranny and rear end doesn't necessarily mean don't buy it, cuz you can always baby it til you get the right ones. Just a matter of if you want to spend all that much. __________________

May 26th, 2007, 10:22 AM	#5
TurboLX I Post Entirely Way Too Much 1988 Mustang LX Turbo Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: NY Posts: 8,778 Blog Entries: 1 iTrader: 0 reviews	and H.O. motor is just a 302 with 351c heads __________________ 1988 LX Coupe 2.5L, GT35R, 44mm WG, 32psi, C16.

May 26th, 2007, 12:08 PM	#7
TurboLX I Post Entirely Way Too Much 1988 Mustang LX Turbo Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: NY Posts: 8,778 Blog Entries: 1 iTrader: 0 reviews	oh whoops i meant windsor, __________________ 1988 LX Coupe 2.5L, GT35R, 44mm WG, 32psi, C16.

May 26th, 2007, 01:34 PM	#8
B.A.M302 Regular Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: maryland Posts: 89 iTrader: 0 reviews	The H.O. has a different firing order as well and the throttle body is facing the passenger side. __________________ Crate 302, Trick Flow Intake R, 75mm MAF, bbk 75mm throttle body, bbk 76mm EGR spacer, 351 Winsor heads ported and polished by Bennet Racing, Lunati cam, 30 pd. Injectors, TKO 500, aluminum drive shaft, bbk mid length headers, bbk off road H pipe, 3:55,

May 26th, 2007, 02:24 AM	#2
fogged306 MM Fanatic 89 GT Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: NY Posts: 4,875 iTrader: 2 reviews	Im not entirely sure what all the differences between an H.O. 5.0 and a non-H.O. 5.0 are, but I believe that the non-H.O. is not a roller setup. Other than that im not too sure. And the truck motor that is in there is not an H.O. if it is completely stock. Unless they changed the top end over. Even so, if you can get it for 2k and its in nice shape and runs, go for it!

May 26th, 2007, 05:37 AM	#3
94' Cobra 351 Regular Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 480 iTrader: 0 reviews	Are you planning on using this as a daily driver or are you going to mod it? One big thing is to check for rust, definitely don't want to see big ol' rust spots on the body... try and talk him down as much as possible. point out every little flaw, maybe bald tires, dings and dents, high mileage, interior problems etc etc.. if he really wants to sell the car he will bargain with ya!

May 26th, 2007, 02:46 PM	#9
TurboLX I Post Entirely Way Too Much 1988 Mustang LX Turbo Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: NY Posts: 8,778 Blog Entries: 1 iTrader: 0 reviews	yea i never got the point of that __________________ 1988 LX Coupe 2.5L, GT35R, 44mm WG, 32psi, C16.

May 26th, 2007, 03:48 PM	#10
86er I Post Entirely Way Too Much Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 7,626 iTrader: 0 reviews	the ho has forged pistons where as the trucks dont. Fuel rails mount differently on the fuel injected trucks, I looked into the mustang upper and lower swap onto my truck, theres ALOT of differences. __________________ Just a truck 5.4 3v: 264hp 317ft lbs rock stock The "search" button, its not just for porn piecing together the next project faster than your first sexual experience

May 26th, 2007, 06:34 PM	#11
chadjones99 Regular Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Tonopah,az Posts: 86 iTrader: 0 reviews	what year notch back is it.. post pics __________________ 1986 stang ,Edelbrook intake, aluminum heads, E303 cam ,70 MM throttle body ,24lb injectors ,373 gears , 10:1 pistons set up,no cats , flowmaster mufflers , short shifter , 255 fuel pump , smog pump delete , A/C delete , Aluminum Radiator , MAF convertion

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