3.8 into an 87LX

GT347SC · December 18th, 2008, 08:40 PM

I Have an 87lx that i want to but together for my daughters first car but do not want to give her a 5.0 but the 2.3 is just not enough to move one of these cars. i wnat to find a sn95 car that is wrecked to get everything from. I have found a couple cars that have had this done but i am looking for people to talk to that have done this because i have a couple questions. I know this is not the most common swap but its what i want to do. Anybody have any info? Thanks

graystang01 · December 18th, 2008, 10:32 PM

how bout i just trade ya?

GT347SC · December 19th, 2008, 04:44 PM

well if you insist. As long as you want a car with no wiring, motor, trans or interior. I was given a clean body that was striped and repainted, but never put back together. It was a 4cyl and was to be converted to a 5.0 but somewhere down the road someone gave up on that idea, so since i have nothing to start with i can go any direction because i will have to put it all in there anyway

justinsstang · December 20th, 2008, 03:49 AM

Or you could forget that idea... buy your daughter a newer and nicer model... honestly. Girls do NOT look at the fox bodies as "pretty" at all, and the money you'll be spending on the swap could be put toward something she'd like and feel good about driving.

Common sense lol.

GT347SC · December 20th, 2008, 10:21 AM

Not all girls dislike the fox. I have 4 cars right now and she baddly wants the 87 that plan to give her. She doesnt care for the pretty, just the bad ass looking cars. I gave her the option of a 94+ and she chose the 87. Besides i find wrecked v6s all the time for $500-$600, i already have the 87 with fresh paint that she wants, so there is no real money invloved. If it what she wants then why not. To make everything better i like doing conversions. I have a 94 f150 that came with 300 6cyl and swaped it to a first gen Lightning drivetrain, and my 92 has had a 4cyl, a 302, a 347, and is now getting a 351.

Onemanzu · December 20th, 2008, 02:52 PM

who the hell are y'all to tell him not do that wand to tell him what he wants.

OP, the motor mounts should line up, the bell house might be iffy, the 3.8 is OBD2 but there are after market places making carb swaps for it so you can consider that but that adds to the price tag significantly. everything else should drop in and go smoothly though.

Best of luck.

oh and something fun you can try, SN95 interior into the fox. I don't know how many people have tried that one, but could get interesting.

GreenFaleen · December 20th, 2008, 02:58 PM

there was a 3.8 v6 available that year, get a donor car and it should drop right in, tranny will be they only hard part, Id do 4 wheel disk conversion as well

94v6blkndred · December 20th, 2008, 06:20 PM

the foxes look sick with the sn95 interior swap. if you find a good donor id swap the motor and the interior...IMO.post pics of the build too once you decide. everyone loves pictures haha

GT347SC · December 20th, 2008, 08:14 PM

[QUOTE=GreenFaleen;1687282]there was a 3.8 v6 available that year, get a donor car and it should drop right in, tranny will be they only hard part, Id do 4 wheel disk conversion as well[/QUOT

Not in 87. They stoped in 86 i think and it was CFI anyway. I want the obd2 and no carbs. I will use everything form the donor car. It wont be any different that the guys that put a 4.6 in a fox. Motor, trans, wiring, fuel lines, rearend and convert the front to 5 lug and most likly do the interior. I was hoping that some one here might have known of a car that this has been done to already just to get some insight. OH WELL. I will post pics as i start but it will not be till next year.(2010) Right now i have my 351 swap going on and as soon as that is done i have to rebuild my 347 to drop into my wifes car. I will just have to do it and deal with any problems that come up, if any. It should be a direct drop in.

Onemanzu · December 21st, 2008, 12:58 AM

Originally Posted by GT347SC

Not in 87. They stoped in 86 i think and it was CFI anyway. I want the obd2 and no carbs. I will use everything form the donor car. It wont be any different that the guys that put a 4.6 in a fox. Motor, trans, wiring, fuel lines, rearend and convert the front to 5 lug and most likly do the interior.

best of luck. by the time you start this you might be able to find wrecked s197s for that cheap.

bigger and better into that lil fox.

Youngin · December 21st, 2008, 01:16 AM

how old is your daughter? just wondering does she need the car right away or whatnot

GT347SC · December 21st, 2008, 08:42 AM

Not needed right away. She has 3 years before she can drive, but they grow up so fast i figured i better start getting stuf together now because it will be time to go for that driving test sooner than i want. When hers is done then i have a son that is two years behind her.

GreenFaleen · December 21st, 2008, 10:11 AM

[quote=GT347SC;1687762]

Originally Posted by GreenFaleen

there was a 3.8 v6 available that year, get a donor car and it should drop right in, tranny will be they only hard part, Id do 4 wheel disk conversion as well[/QUOT

Not in 87. They stoped in 86 i think and it was CFI anyway. I want the obd2 and no carbs. I will use everything form the donor car. It wont be any different that the guys that put a 4.6 in a fox. Motor, trans, wiring, fuel lines, rearend and convert the front to 5 lug and most likly do the interior. I was hoping that some one here might have known of a car that this has been done to already just to get some insight. OH WELL. I will post pics as i start but it will not be till next year.(2010) Right now i have my 351 swap going on and as soon as that is done i have to rebuild my 347 to drop into my wifes car. I will just have to do it and deal with any problems that come up, if any. It should be a direct drop in.

your right I was off a year, but the mounts are the same it will still drop right in, as long as you pull the computer ect, just be sure to have a donor car

Youngin · December 21st, 2008, 10:32 AM

Originally Posted by GT347SC

Not needed right away. She has 3 years before she can drive, but they grow up so fast i figured i better start getting stuf together now because it will be time to go for that driving test sooner than i want. When hers is done then i have a son that is two years behind her.

damn then that sounds perfect time for a project. what i find really cool is shes that young and finds foxes cool . WOW!

408gt91 · December 21st, 2008, 12:27 PM

What are you looking to spend?

WLJohnson05 · December 21st, 2008, 12:51 PM

Originally Posted by Youngin

damn then that sounds perfect time for a project. what i find really cool is shes that young and finds foxes cool . WOW!

yep he better look out, the guys will scoop her up quick being a car girl.

GL on the project man, sounds like a nice build is going to happen, keep us updated

87stang_5.0 · December 21st, 2008, 01:17 PM

I know someone with a 3.8 tbird engine if your interested? IT has low miles. Actually everything from the t bird is usable. Harness computer the whole car is just sitting waiting for someone to pick it up I thought about putting it in a foxbody but never felt like fussing with it.

Youngin · December 21st, 2008, 01:42 PM

Originally Posted by WLJohnson05

yep he better look out, the guys will scoop her up quick being a car girl.

GL on the project man, sounds like a nice build is going to happen, keep us updated

what he should do is take out every seat but the drivers and say its for weight reduction LOL.

Blainestang · December 21st, 2008, 04:20 PM

Yeah, it's definitely been done. Super Six Motorsports has a split port (99-04) 3.8L a Fox. It went 11's N/A.

I have a feeling that's a little more than you're looking to do, but as far as questions you might have, they may be able to help you out.

GT347SC · December 21st, 2008, 10:28 PM

Not going to spend much at all. I already have the 87 and i sell auto parts so i have several good friends in the towing and recovery bussiness that are on the look out for a donar car. I want a totaled but running car and i should be able to pick that up cheap once he files for the salvage title. The only thing i am worried about is possibly the PATS if the donar is too new and if i decide to keep the fox dash. I really want it to look stock but i like the late model dash too. But then i run into the fact that there is no tach for a 6cyl for the 87-93 dash. I dont want to have to deal with the interior door handlels for the late model dash but i could try to find doors for a 79-81. They had the handle down low. Its these kinds of things i am looking for.

December 18th, 2008, 08:40 PM	#1
GT347SC Regular 89 GT, 92 LX Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 120 iTrader: 0 reviews	3.8 into an 87LX I Have an 87lx that i want to but together for my daughters first car but do not want to give her a 5.0 but the 2.3 is just not enough to move one of these cars. i wnat to find a sn95 car that is wrecked to get everything from. I have found a couple cars that have had this done but i am looking for people to talk to that have done this because i have a couple questions. I know this is not the most common swap but its what i want to do. Anybody have any info? Thanks Last edited by GT347SC; December 18th, 2008 at 08:43 PM.

December 20th, 2008, 03:49 AM	#4
justinsstang Enthusiast 1998 Mustang v6 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Poplar Bluff, Missouri Posts: 862 iTrader: 0 reviews	Or you could forget that idea... buy your daughter a newer and nicer model... honestly. Girls do NOT look at the fox bodies as "pretty" at all, and the money you'll be spending on the swap could be put toward something she'd like and feel good about driving. Common sense lol. __________________ Red '98 Mustang. Custom Dual Exhaust w/ fabbed X pipe. CAI. 17in Black Rims w/ Aluminum Lip. Alpine Head Unit and Type-S speakers in doors and decklid. 600w Bridged BOSS amp to two 12" Audio Bahn Blue Flame Series Subs.

December 20th, 2008, 02:52 PM	#6
Onemanzu ¡ʇsnq ɹo uʍop ǝpısdn Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Looking for free hand jobs in poland springs nebraska... silly gooses Posts: 12,551 Blog Entries: 1 iTrader: 0 reviews	who the hell are y'all to tell him not do that wand to tell him what he wants. OP, the motor mounts should line up, the bell house might be iffy, the 3.8 is OBD2 but there are after market places making carb swaps for it so you can consider that but that adds to the price tag significantly. everything else should drop in and go smoothly though. Best of luck. oh and something fun you can try, SN95 interior into the fox. I don't know how many people have tried that one, but could get interesting. __________________ My Foz

December 20th, 2008, 02:58 PM	#7
GreenFaleen MM's Resident Ricer 2006 Scion tC 13.001@113 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Raleigh/Lenoir, NC Posts: 9,880 Blog Entries: 2 iTrader: 1 reviews	there was a 3.8 v6 available that year, get a donor car and it should drop right in, tranny will be they only hard part, Id do 4 wheel disk conversion as well __________________ Scion Tc Turbo - 9psi 297whp 287wtq 2500lbs :p MM 4 Banger club: Senior Ricer NCMM #9 "Horsepower sells cars, torque wins races." -Carroll Shelby

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94v6blkndred Hardcore Enthusiast 02 Turboed Saleen Clone faster than my v6 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 1,604 iTrader: 0 reviews	the foxes look sick with the sn95 interior swap. if you find a good donor id swap the motor and the interior...IMO.post pics of the build too once you decide. everyone loves pictures haha __________________ 94v6.CAI,Exhaust,3:73s-needs rear end rebuild 02GT/Saleen.built motor,62mm turbo 412hp/446tq @10psi,stock TB and intake

December 19th, 2008, 04:44 PM	#3
GT347SC Regular 89 GT, 92 LX Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 120 iTrader: 0 reviews	well if you insist. As long as you want a car with no wiring, motor, trans or interior. I was given a clean body that was striped and repainted, but never put back together. It was a 4cyl and was to be converted to a 5.0 but somewhere down the road someone gave up on that idea, so since i have nothing to start with i can go any direction because i will have to put it all in there anyway

December 20th, 2008, 10:21 AM	#5
GT347SC Regular 89 GT, 92 LX Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 120 iTrader: 0 reviews	Not all girls dislike the fox. I have 4 cars right now and she baddly wants the 87 that plan to give her. She doesnt care for the pretty, just the bad ass looking cars. I gave her the option of a 94+ and she chose the 87. Besides i find wrecked v6s all the time for $500-$600, i already have the 87 with fresh paint that she wants, so there is no real money invloved. If it what she wants then why not. To make everything better i like doing conversions. I have a 94 f150 that came with 300 6cyl and swaped it to a first gen Lightning drivetrain, and my 92 has had a 4cyl, a 302, a 347, and is now getting a 351.

December 20th, 2008, 08:14 PM	#9
GT347SC Regular 89 GT, 92 LX Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 120 iTrader: 0 reviews	[QUOTE=GreenFaleen;1687282]there was a 3.8 v6 available that year, get a donor car and it should drop right in, tranny will be they only hard part, Id do 4 wheel disk conversion as well[/QUOT Not in 87. They stoped in 86 i think and it was CFI anyway. I want the obd2 and no carbs. I will use everything form the donor car. It wont be any different that the guys that put a 4.6 in a fox. Motor, trans, wiring, fuel lines, rearend and convert the front to 5 lug and most likly do the interior. I was hoping that some one here might have known of a car that this has been done to already just to get some insight. OH WELL. I will post pics as i start but it will not be till next year.(2010) Right now i have my 351 swap going on and as soon as that is done i have to rebuild my 347 to drop into my wifes car. I will just have to do it and deal with any problems that come up, if any. It should be a direct drop in.

December 21st, 2008, 01:16 AM	#11
Youngin Hip Hop Artist Byebye V6~ Welcome Home New Pony :P Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Californ-i-A Posts: 6,508 Blog Entries: 1 iTrader: 1 reviews	how old is your daughter? just wondering does she need the car right away or whatnot __________________ ItaliStang Made.. Maybe Red But Makes One Hell Of A Sig http://www.myspace.com/moddedmustangz Modded Mustang's Song

December 21st, 2008, 08:42 AM	#12
GT347SC Regular 89 GT, 92 LX Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 120 iTrader: 0 reviews	Not needed right away. She has 3 years before she can drive, but they grow up so fast i figured i better start getting stuf together now because it will be time to go for that driving test sooner than i want. When hers is done then i have a son that is two years behind her.

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December 21st, 2008, 01:17 PM	#17
87stang_5.0 Regular 1987 mustang hatchback N/A Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: mantua, ohio Posts: 178 Blog Entries: 2 iTrader: 0 reviews	I know someone with a 3.8 tbird engine if your interested? IT has low miles. Actually everything from the t bird is usable. Harness computer the whole car is just sitting waiting for someone to pick it up I thought about putting it in a foxbody but never felt like fussing with it. Last edited by 87stang_5.0; December 21st, 2008 at 01:19 PM.

December 21st, 2008, 04:20 PM	#19
Blainestang Regular Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 452 iTrader: 0 reviews	Yeah, it's definitely been done. Super Six Motorsports has a split port (99-04) 3.8L a Fox. It went 11's N/A. I have a feeling that's a little more than you're looking to do, but as far as questions you might have, they may be able to help you out. __________________ 1993 2.3L Coupe [Motortopia] : Open-Track Project... 216k miles 2000 V6 (Black,5-speed) [Motortopia] : Heads/Cam (EXHAUST CLIP) 2001 Harley Davidson F-150 Acts 16:31

December 21st, 2008, 10:28 PM	#20
GT347SC Regular 89 GT, 92 LX Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 120 iTrader: 0 reviews	Not going to spend much at all. I already have the 87 and i sell auto parts so i have several good friends in the towing and recovery bussiness that are on the look out for a donar car. I want a totaled but running car and i should be able to pick that up cheap once he files for the salvage title. The only thing i am worried about is possibly the PATS if the donar is too new and if i decide to keep the fox dash. I really want it to look stock but i like the late model dash too. But then i run into the fact that there is no tach for a 6cyl for the 87-93 dash. I dont want to have to deal with the interior door handlels for the late model dash but i could try to find doors for a 79-81. They had the handle down low. Its these kinds of things i am looking for.

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