LS1 in a fox?

lite_em_up · August 27th, 2008, 04:33 AM

I am thinking of building a new project car, I found a notch back with no engine or tranny and i am thinking of either dropping an LSx style motor or possibly a big block ford in it any sugestions?

MillerWeld · August 27th, 2008, 05:17 AM

I would take a big block ford over almost anything.

r.barn · August 27th, 2008, 09:10 AM

You can get used LQ9's off ebay for like $2,500-3,000 all the time.

LQ9 is a 6.0L iron block LS-2 with a truck cam and intake
they have 10-1 compression and make about 350hp.

You can do a Z06 cam swap and LS6 intake and have a kick ass
425+hp engine on a 1000+hp capable block for about $3,000 or less than a Dart short block alone

TurboLX · August 27th, 2008, 12:44 PM

why is this in the 2.3 section?

1BADSTANG · August 27th, 2008, 05:39 PM

I would much rather put a 351 windsor in their, a fresh one.. keep it ford! a 460ci bbf is rediculous for power, makes TONS. but its not great cornering, because its so heavy. Well that is compared to the 302. A 460 would be a really fun street motor but get some good brakes and suspension setup while your at it. And say goodbye to any human made tires.

stangfreak · August 31st, 2008, 10:15 AM

Originally Posted by TurboLX

why is this in the 2.3 section?

+1

04DSGV6 · August 31st, 2008, 03:04 PM

my 81 notch LSx swap project... - LS1TECH
start reading

baine21225 · August 31st, 2008, 07:41 PM

call AJE performance, they can hook you up with a full tubular swap kit for not too bad of a price, and they make quality stuff on top of that. i think it is an awesome idea, working on a similar process myself. and +1 to what r barn said. on a side note if you want an ls engine go with an ls engine, don't listen to people that are going to give the whole putting a chevy in a ford lecture... brand loyalty is for suckers

BLCK OUT Z28 · August 31st, 2008, 08:08 PM

if you do a chevy swap. make it a LQ9 its alot cheaper. or jegs sells an iron lsx block thats a 4.00 bore not a 3.910 like the ls1 or 4.060 which is an ls2. its actually a 350. then pick up a ls1 crank and rods and pistons then get trick flow 215 or 225 cc heads and a vengeance vendicator cam (240/244 .608/.596 at 112 +4 Lsa) and then toss a ls6 or fast intake on it and you'll make close to 600 hp at the crank. its an $8000 motor build roughly for me so it would be alittle more for you cuz you'll need coil packs, water pump, pully's, etc. plus i dont have to buy a crank so that around 1000 anyway. its all on you budget but the lsx motors are bad ass street motors to say the least. thats just my .02 that would be a sweet fox set up

91cobra5.0 · August 31st, 2008, 09:02 PM

i think the ls1 would be a cool ass car

r.barn · August 31st, 2008, 09:50 PM

Heres the thing with LS swaps.

If you want to make BIG power. I mean 600-1000rwhp they are
a great option. Half the cost of a Dart block with awesome "stock" parts.

If you are doing the swap to make 400-500rwhp N/A then its a waste.
You could drop in a nice stroked 351W with same cubes for 1/10th the headaches
and make same power. 351W will just "drop in" with stock wireharness
computer, trans, engine mounts, ect ect., LS swap would take a LOT of
customizing for same power.

My next 800+rwhp build would be a turbo LSx swap for sure though.

93lx306dev · August 31st, 2008, 10:14 PM

that is dumbest thing that i have ever heard of.. keep with ford motors all the way... just drop a big block in it..

78mach1 · September 1st, 2008, 02:51 AM

although i hate when i see a 32 ford coupe with a small block chevy in it, i think that the ls1 engines are impressive, even thought chevy is still building push rod engines (not saying there bad) they seem to be doing something right

i think hot rod magazine did this a while back, it was a white notch with a 99 camaro ls1 in it if i remember

oh2swapped · September 1st, 2008, 03:51 AM

YouTube - Half-bred on the Bumper

a guy running around tampa on the streets with a SBC in it...

baine21225 · September 1st, 2008, 11:08 AM

Originally Posted by 93lx306dev

that is dumbest thing that i have ever heard of.. keep with ford motors all the way... just drop a big block in it..

that sir is an ignorant comment

blue90lx · September 1st, 2008, 12:12 PM

IMO i would stay with the big block ford, but its whatever you want to do and all about personal preference. Oh and that vid that oh2swapped posted is badass.

lilgreenstang · September 15th, 2008, 09:55 PM

LS1 in a fox? You should be kicked in the scrotum for even thinking about that.

Save back your money and throw an '03 Cobra motor in it.

Chris951 · September 15th, 2008, 09:58 PM

Originally Posted by lilgreenstang

LS1 in a fox? You should be kicked in the scrotum for even thinking about that.

Save back your money and throw an '03 Cobra motor in it.

You should be kicked in the scrotum for owning an NA 2.3 fox.

lilgreenstang · September 15th, 2008, 10:09 PM

Originally Posted by Chris951

You should be kicked in the scrotum for owning an NA 2.3 fox.

You wanna co-sign a loan for me so I can get a V8 Mustang? I'm only 18 years old. I can't really afford a 5.0 or anything of the sort at this time. So flame me all you want. At least I'm not paying out the ass for gas with the car I have.

baine21225 · September 15th, 2008, 10:45 PM

did you bring back a dead thread to start an argument?

August 27th, 2008, 04:33 AM	#1
lite_em_up Regular 1992 4cyl hatch too slow Join Date: May 2008 Location: Baumholder, Germany Posts: 116 iTrader: 0 reviews	LS1 in a fox? I am thinking of building a new project car, I found a notch back with no engine or tranny and i am thinking of either dropping an LSx style motor or possibly a big block ford in it any sugestions? __________________ '92 Fox Body, Audio King '96 BMW 525d

August 27th, 2008, 05:17 AM	#2
MillerWeld Newbie 2000 GT Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 12 iTrader: 0 reviews	I would take a big block ford over almost anything. __________________ The Welding Bible. Heavy Equipment. Zero Turn Mowers.

August 27th, 2008, 09:10 AM	#3
r.barn Regular 1989 LX Vert - 1993 Notch Fast Join Date: May 2008 Location: Houston Posts: 440 iTrader: 0 reviews	You can get used LQ9's off ebay for like $2,500-3,000 all the time. LQ9 is a 6.0L iron block LS-2 with a truck cam and intake they have 10-1 compression and make about 350hp. You can do a Z06 cam swap and LS6 intake and have a kick ass 425+hp engine on a 1000+hp capable block for about $3,000 or less than a Dart short block alone __________________ The last President elected in anger of previous President was ....... Jimmy Carter God Help Us

August 27th, 2008, 12:44 PM	#4
TurboLX I Post Entirely Way Too Much 1988 Mustang LX Turbo Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: NY Posts: 8,781 Blog Entries: 1 iTrader: 0 reviews	why is this in the 2.3 section? __________________ 1988 LX Coupe 2.5L, GT35R, 44mm WG, 32psi, C16.

August 31st, 2008, 08:08 PM	#9
BLCK OUT Z28 Newbie 2000 chevy z28 13.98 @ 102 mph at 6600ft adj. altitude Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Billings, MT Posts: 45 iTrader: 0 reviews	if you do a chevy swap. make it a LQ9 its alot cheaper. or jegs sells an iron lsx block thats a 4.00 bore not a 3.910 like the ls1 or 4.060 which is an ls2. its actually a 350. then pick up a ls1 crank and rods and pistons then get trick flow 215 or 225 cc heads and a vengeance vendicator cam (240/244 .608/.596 at 112 +4 Lsa) and then toss a ls6 or fast intake on it and you'll make close to 600 hp at the crank. its an $8000 motor build roughly for me so it would be alittle more for you cuz you'll need coil packs, water pump, pully's, etc. plus i dont have to buy a crank so that around 1000 anyway. its all on you budget but the lsx motors are bad ass street motors to say the least. thats just my .02 that would be a sweet fox set up __________________ 2000 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 M6, 13.98 @ 102 mph, mild tune, exhaust cuttout, LCA's and SLP Lid. sold...fuck ~(exhaust) http://upload.streetfire.net/video/c...rev_177166.htm

August 27th, 2008, 05:39 PM	#5
1BADSTANG Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: long island Posts: 1,515 iTrader: 0 reviews	I would much rather put a 351 windsor in their, a fresh one.. keep it ford! a 460ci bbf is rediculous for power, makes TONS. but its not great cornering, because its so heavy. Well that is compared to the 302. A 460 would be a really fun street motor but get some good brakes and suspension setup while your at it. And say goodbye to any human made tires.

August 31st, 2008, 07:41 PM	#8
baine21225 MM Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 4,356 iTrader: 1 reviews	call AJE performance, they can hook you up with a full tubular swap kit for not too bad of a price, and they make quality stuff on top of that. i think it is an awesome idea, working on a similar process myself. and +1 to what r barn said. on a side note if you want an ls engine go with an ls engine, don't listen to people that are going to give the whole putting a chevy in a ford lecture... brand loyalty is for suckers

August 31st, 2008, 09:02 PM	#10
91cobra5.0 Hardcore Enthusiast 98 Cobra Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Bay Area, Ca Posts: 2,057 iTrader: 0 reviews	i think the ls1 would be a cool ass car

August 31st, 2008, 09:50 PM	#11
r.barn Regular 1989 LX Vert - 1993 Notch Fast Join Date: May 2008 Location: Houston Posts: 440 iTrader: 0 reviews	Heres the thing with LS swaps. If you want to make BIG power. I mean 600-1000rwhp they are a great option. Half the cost of a Dart block with awesome "stock" parts. If you are doing the swap to make 400-500rwhp N/A then its a waste. You could drop in a nice stroked 351W with same cubes for 1/10th the headaches and make same power. 351W will just "drop in" with stock wireharness computer, trans, engine mounts, ect ect., LS swap would take a LOT of customizing for same power. My next 800+rwhp build would be a turbo LSx swap for sure though. __________________ The last President elected in anger of previous President was ....... Jimmy Carter God Help Us

August 31st, 2008, 10:14 PM	#12
93lx306dev Regular 1993 ford mustang lx 302 13.2 @ 104mph Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 173 iTrader: 0 reviews	that is dumbest thing that i have ever heard of.. keep with ford motors all the way... just drop a big block in it.. __________________ FORD = FOUND ON ROAD DOMINATING www.myspace.com/stangdevin

September 1st, 2008, 02:51 AM	#13
78mach1 Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: utah Posts: 1,365 iTrader: 0 reviews	although i hate when i see a 32 ford coupe with a small block chevy in it, i think that the ls1 engines are impressive, even thought chevy is still building push rod engines (not saying there bad) they seem to be doing something right i think hot rod magazine did this a while back, it was a white notch with a 99 camaro ls1 in it if i remember

September 1st, 2008, 12:12 PM	#16
blue90lx Regular 90 lx hatch 12.83@105 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Albertville, Alabama Posts: 157 iTrader: 0 reviews	IMO i would stay with the big block ford, but its whatever you want to do and all about personal preference. Oh and that vid that oh2swapped posted is badass. __________________ to many parts and money to be so slow

September 15th, 2008, 09:55 PM	#17
lilgreenstang Newbie 1992 Ford Mustang LX 2.3 18 sec ...yeah it's pathetic Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Redneckville, IL Posts: 45 iTrader: 0 reviews	LS1 in a fox? You should be kicked in the scrotum for even thinking about that. Save back your money and throw an '03 Cobra motor in it. __________________ ]1992 Emerald Green 2.3L Hatchback My current modifications include: T5 swap, 17x9 Cobra R wheels, Tint, clear headlights, Custom CAI, MAC strut brace, K&N filter, EGR delete, and Magnaflow exhaust.

September 15th, 2008, 10:45 PM	#20
baine21225 MM Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 4,356 iTrader: 1 reviews	did you bring back a dead thread to start an argument?

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