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Originally posted by bitemark46
Nope they're alum. But I goofed earlier. The cranks are different but rods and pistons the same. -Mark
Nope they're alum. But I goofed earlier. The cranks are different but rods and pistons the same. -Mark
Dave, my costs are based upon what Ryan told me and some research I did online. The cost is probably about $2k over what I'd pay to put in a pushrod. I'm just wondering if the headaches of sourcing the hydraboost, powersteering, motor, and wiring up the motor is worth the extra hastle.
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Do you need the hydraboost or can you run manual steering? The added expenses that I can see would be swap headers, maybe an oil pan, K-member (or you can modify the stock one appearantly), and the extra cost of the mod motor over the pushrod motor.
Hell, if you want a 302, give Adam $50 for that fresh roller motor in his garage. We can bring it home this weekend. Put a good set of aluminum heads on it and whatever intake you feel like and you've got a really good start.
Hell, if you want a 302, give Adam $50 for that fresh roller motor in his garage. We can bring it home this weekend. Put a good set of aluminum heads on it and whatever intake you feel like and you've got a really good start.
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Originally posted by Fordified
Do you need the hydraboost or can you run manual steering? The added expenses that I can see would be swap headers, maybe an oil pan, K-member (or you can modify the stock one appearantly), and the extra cost of the mod motor over the pushrod motor.
Hell, if you want a 302, give Adam $50 for that fresh roller motor in his garage. We can bring it home this weekend. Put a good set of aluminum heads on it and whatever intake you feel like and you've got a really good start.
Do you need the hydraboost or can you run manual steering? The added expenses that I can see would be swap headers, maybe an oil pan, K-member (or you can modify the stock one appearantly), and the extra cost of the mod motor over the pushrod motor.
Hell, if you want a 302, give Adam $50 for that fresh roller motor in his garage. We can bring it home this weekend. Put a good set of aluminum heads on it and whatever intake you feel like and you've got a really good start.
Can you PM me the specs on that roller? I can't remember what was done to it.
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So go manual brakes and steering 
I think the aluminum mod motor would be different and handle better, but whether its worth the added expense is the question.
How much are the swap headers? I bet you don't even need a different oil pan if you get one from a mustang.
I think the aluminum mod motor would be different and handle better, but whether its worth the added expense is the question.
How much are the swap headers? I bet you don't even need a different oil pan if you get one from a mustang.
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You can use the stock Mustang oil pan. Not sure about the headers. I'd think the long-tubes would fit without major modifications. You do have to run an oil filter relocation kit though (no biggie).
Just how shitty are manual brakes? I've heard nothing but bad comments about them. Granted it won't be driven much, but I still want a safe car on the streets.
I think the newer GT's also run the hydraboost, so I imagine that wouldn't cost too much. SN95 racks are almost dime-a-dozen, so even that wouldn't cost all that much.
The more I research, the less the swap costs. I'm like the Kerry of Mustang owners.
Just how shitty are manual brakes? I've heard nothing but bad comments about them. Granted it won't be driven much, but I still want a safe car on the streets.
I think the newer GT's also run the hydraboost, so I imagine that wouldn't cost too much. SN95 racks are almost dime-a-dozen, so even that wouldn't cost all that much.
The more I research, the less the swap costs. I'm like the Kerry of Mustang owners.
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Alan- lincoln and cobra are both alum blocks. Here is a link that will give you all you need to know about the lincoln 4.6L -Markhttp://www.corral.net/forums/showthr...hlight=lincoln
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i have manual brakes on one of my cars and accualy prefer it now. i feel more control in braking and it takes less effort than i thought it was gonna.
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So what would you say is the downfall of manual brakes? Boosted master cylinders were brought about for reasons...just curious what they are.
Mark, thanks for the info on the Lincoln motor. Going to see how much Cophers would charge me for the complete 4v sitting in their yard. What would you say a "good deal" would be on a Lincoln 4v (long block complete with injectors)?
Mark, thanks for the info on the Lincoln motor. Going to see how much Cophers would charge me for the complete 4v sitting in their yard. What would you say a "good deal" would be on a Lincoln 4v (long block complete with injectors)?
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Low miles on the lincoln motor? I would say between 1100-1500. Again that's a estimate. I haven't really looked for a longblock yet. All you would have to do is swap the intake and exhaust cams and viola you have a 96-98 cobra motor. -Mark
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