worth buying???

mrbigjeep · November 16th, 2008, 03:54 PM

i found a 2.3 4cyl foxbody mustang running i assume (says "gets good gas mileage") for $125...is it worth buying?? i don't want to keep the 2.3. i would like to put in a 302 or maybe a 351. whatever is cheap and easy to work on (and whatever has cheap engine parts) i don't wanna have to spend a ton of money on an engine though (i don't mind buying a stock motor) when i can just a buy a v8 foxbody in the first place...

so would a 302 bolt right in? or would it require some fab work (another thing i'd like to avoid)? if it will bolt right in then fine but otherwise i'd rather get a foxbody that already has a v8 and then build the current motor. and if it would bolt in then what about the transmission? would i need a new one?

i saw that the 2.3 forum doesn't get many posts...and this is sort of a 5.0 topic since i'd like to do the 302 swap

JTS · November 16th, 2008, 04:11 PM

I think its better to just get a fox with a 302 already in it thats just my opinion

JTS · November 16th, 2008, 04:12 PM

And it will save you the hassle of doing a motor swap and all!

silver_fbody · November 16th, 2008, 04:29 PM

dude, for 125 bucks snatch that up right now

you could scrap it for 200

GoodOleBoyzRacin · November 16th, 2008, 04:33 PM

you can find foxes relatively cheap. they are a dime a dozen. just make sure you check the torque boxes and floor for cracks. the torque boxes like pulling away from the body.

mrbigjeep · November 16th, 2008, 04:39 PM

i don't wanna scrap it. just wanna know if it would be worth it for a v8 swap.

07KenneBellChargedGT · November 16th, 2008, 04:39 PM

Hell yeah buy it for $125!!!

mrbigjeep · November 16th, 2008, 04:43 PM

i think i may do it. and i have been looking at some 302's and they are cheap...for example there is a complete 302 WITH transmission for $700

so the total would be 825 which is probably less than most of the 5.0 foxes i've seen. i saw ONE for $600 ("needs a little work") but turns out it already sold. so will a v8 bolt in?

most foxes are around 1K or more. i did see a few for 800 and 850 but they are gone now.

93mustank · November 16th, 2008, 04:52 PM

You will find out how the money adds up..... will not cost 125 plus 700 for motor and tranny.....

Trust me

89lx · November 16th, 2008, 06:03 PM

with the right motor mounts the v8 will bolt right into the 4cyl car.... ur need a few little things, all depends on what trans your going with and carb or efi

TheBrat · November 16th, 2008, 06:07 PM

93 is right, it wont end up there...
You will need new motor and trans mounts, trans member, figure it all out, if its EFI, than youll need the harness, and body harness and comp. You will also want to swap in an 8.8 rear end, and if the trans dosent have a shifter youll need one of those to.. And beofre you know it, youve spent more than you thought..

Brett!

mustangsoldier · November 16th, 2008, 11:08 PM

+54618641348 for the brat. might as well just buy a stang w/ 5.0 already in. its going to add up to way more if you buy the 4cyl and do the swap

93hatch · November 16th, 2008, 11:43 PM

shit id buy it just to drive around and jump dirt jumps in

mustangsoldier · November 16th, 2008, 11:53 PM

lol good point 93.

e3sean · November 17th, 2008, 12:55 AM

it is worth spending the 1500-2500 on a 5.0 car i personally love the 85 even though i have an 88. the thing is you will have to redo the fuel system,all the wireing,suspension,motor swap,transmission,rear end, trust me. drive a 4cylender then drive a 5.0 (not just the power difference) but handeling too.

can it be done? hell yes and has been done alot. if you plan on building a car from the ground up and you just want a roller then buy it. if you think you are gonna buy it drop in a 5.0 and drive the hell out of it....think again.

125 is worth the body and interrior if its in good condition.

89StangGT · November 17th, 2008, 01:19 AM

Id snatch it up, clean it up and fix whatevers wrong with it, turn around and flip it, and put that towards a v8 car.

BORDEN · November 17th, 2008, 11:39 AM

Originally Posted by 89StangGT

Id snatch it up, clean it up and fix whatevers wrong with it, turn around and flip it, and put that towards a v8 car.

+1

JTS · November 17th, 2008, 11:43 AM

Originally Posted by 93mustank

You will find out how the money adds up..... will not cost 125 plus 700 for motor and tranny.....

Trust me

+112635217

JTS · November 17th, 2008, 11:44 AM

Originally Posted by 93hatch

shit id buy it just to drive around and jump dirt jumps in

mustangsoldier · November 17th, 2008, 12:15 PM

yea could definetly flip it for a profit and get an even better 5.0

November 16th, 2008, 03:54 PM	#1
mrbigjeep I Post Entirely Way Too Much 04 mustang gt 7.21 @ 98 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: upstate sc Posts: 5,923 iTrader: 1 reviews	worth buying??? i found a 2.3 4cyl foxbody mustang running i assume (says "gets good gas mileage") for $125...is it worth buying?? i don't want to keep the 2.3. i would like to put in a 302 or maybe a 351. whatever is cheap and easy to work on (and whatever has cheap engine parts) i don't wanna have to spend a ton of money on an engine though (i don't mind buying a stock motor) when i can just a buy a v8 foxbody in the first place... so would a 302 bolt right in? or would it require some fab work (another thing i'd like to avoid)? if it will bolt right in then fine but otherwise i'd rather get a foxbody that already has a v8 and then build the current motor. and if it would bolt in then what about the transmission? would i need a new one? i saw that the 2.3 forum doesn't get many posts...and this is sort of a 5.0 topic since i'd like to do the 302 swap __________________ cams + 150 shot

November 16th, 2008, 04:29 PM	#4
silver_fbody Regular 93z, 96gt Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 78 iTrader: 0 reviews	dude, for 125 bucks snatch that up right now you could scrap it for 200 __________________ 99 BMW m3 90 BMW 525i 93 Z28 93 Jeep Cherokee

November 16th, 2008, 04:33 PM	#5
GoodOleBoyzRacin Regular 1990 Mustang GT 13.64 @ 101 MPH Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 324 iTrader: 0 reviews	you can find foxes relatively cheap. they are a dime a dozen. just make sure you check the torque boxes and floor for cracks. the torque boxes like pulling away from the body. __________________ 90 Ford Mustang 5.0 T5- BROKE 1.9 60' on street tires13.64 @ 101 MPH 89 Ford Mustang coupe- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1nIrzcQz3_8

November 16th, 2008, 04:39 PM	#6
mrbigjeep I Post Entirely Way Too Much 04 mustang gt 7.21 @ 98 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: upstate sc Posts: 5,923 iTrader: 1 reviews	i don't wanna scrap it. just wanna know if it would be worth it for a v8 swap. __________________ cams + 150 shot

November 16th, 2008, 04:43 PM	#8
mrbigjeep I Post Entirely Way Too Much 04 mustang gt 7.21 @ 98 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: upstate sc Posts: 5,923 iTrader: 1 reviews	i think i may do it. and i have been looking at some 302's and they are cheap...for example there is a complete 302 WITH transmission for $700 so the total would be 825 which is probably less than most of the 5.0 foxes i've seen. i saw ONE for $600 ("needs a little work") but turns out it already sold. so will a v8 bolt in? most foxes are around 1K or more. i did see a few for 800 and 850 but they are gone now. __________________ cams + 150 shot

November 16th, 2008, 04:52 PM	#9
93mustank Banned Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Phoenix,AZ Posts: 3,014 iTrader: 1 reviews	You will find out how the money adds up..... will not cost 125 plus 700 for motor and tranny..... Trust me __________________ PeteAndersonRacing.com

November 16th, 2008, 06:03 PM	#10
89lx Regular 1989 LX coupe 5.0L Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: NS Canada Posts: 496 iTrader: 0 reviews	with the right motor mounts the v8 will bolt right into the 4cyl car.... ur need a few little things, all depends on what trans your going with and carb or efi

November 16th, 2008, 06:07 PM	#11
TheBrat Regular 91 Mustang LX Fastback We shall see when she gets done.. Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Canada Posts: 443 iTrader: 0 reviews	93 is right, it wont end up there... You will need new motor and trans mounts, trans member, figure it all out, if its EFI, than youll need the harness, and body harness and comp. You will also want to swap in an 8.8 rear end, and if the trans dosent have a shifter youll need one of those to.. And beofre you know it, youve spent more than you thought.. Brett! __________________ 2003 MazdaSPEED Protege. Lava Orange with all the go fast parts 1991 LX. 2.3T in the works. 1977 Pinto Wagon. New motor combo in the works for 2012, C4, 4.10s, 150 pill. Et. unkown 1969 Impala. Needs a resto. Im Canadian, Eh!

November 16th, 2008, 11:08 PM	#12
mustangsoldier Hardcore Enthusiast 1993 Mustang we'll find out when i come home from iraq. Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: from Lawton, OK stationed @ Ft. Hood, TX Posts: 1,860 iTrader: 0 reviews	+54618641348 for the brat. might as well just buy a stang w/ 5.0 already in. its going to add up to way more if you buy the 4cyl and do the swap __________________ shut up before i punch you in the throat

November 16th, 2008, 11:43 PM	#13
93hatch Banned 1992 Lx 11.39@119.24 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Az Posts: 11,644 iTrader: 0 reviews	shit id buy it just to drive around and jump dirt jumps in __________________ [QUOTE=93mustank;2577445]We speed tested my right arm for quickness in shifts... So he could design the cam for proper shift recovery.[/QUOTE]

November 16th, 2008, 11:53 PM	#14
mustangsoldier Hardcore Enthusiast 1993 Mustang we'll find out when i come home from iraq. Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: from Lawton, OK stationed @ Ft. Hood, TX Posts: 1,860 iTrader: 0 reviews	lol good point 93. __________________ shut up before i punch you in the throat

November 17th, 2008, 12:55 AM	#15
e3sean I Post Entirely Way Too Much 1988 lx 9.68@142 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: goldsboro NC Posts: 5,609 iTrader: 0 reviews	it is worth spending the 1500-2500 on a 5.0 car i personally love the 85 even though i have an 88. the thing is you will have to redo the fuel system,all the wireing,suspension,motor swap,transmission,rear end, trust me. drive a 4cylender then drive a 5.0 (not just the power difference) but handeling too. can it be done? hell yes and has been done alot. if you plan on building a car from the ground up and you just want a roller then buy it. if you think you are gonna buy it drop in a 5.0 and drive the hell out of it....think again. 125 is worth the body and interrior if its in good condition. __________________

November 17th, 2008, 01:19 AM	#16
89StangGT Moderator SVT Cobra Mustang Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Toledo, Ohio Posts: 1,876 iTrader: 0 reviews	Id snatch it up, clean it up and fix whatevers wrong with it, turn around and flip it, and put that towards a v8 car. __________________ There's a reason Ford codenamed them the Terminator

November 17th, 2008, 12:15 PM	#20
mustangsoldier Hardcore Enthusiast 1993 Mustang we'll find out when i come home from iraq. Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: from Lawton, OK stationed @ Ft. Hood, TX Posts: 1,860 iTrader: 0 reviews	yea could definetly flip it for a profit and get an even better 5.0 __________________ shut up before i punch you in the throat

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