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Topic: 351C into '89-'95 Cougar/Thunderbird
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TurboGT
Gearhead Posts: 154
From: Hutchinson, Kansas
Registered: Mar 2002
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posted 03-25-2002 11:32 AM
  
Anybody tried this for a "driver" type of car (PS, PB, A/C)? If so, any recommendations for headers, oil pan, intake, etc.? Got a time-bomb 3.8 N/A in place in a '92 Cougar presently...Thanks, Mark
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wvcat
Gearhead Posts: 254
From: New Cumberland,WV
Registered: May 2001
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posted 03-25-2002 04:12 PM
From what I understand the cougar platform is the same as the fox body used by the mustang, all the pieces should work for a mustang swap. I've never done it but you will need an oil pan and pickup, you can steal all the accessory brackets from a ford truck/crown vic/marquis. If your doing a fuel injection swap I'm lost on that but a carb should be easy, all you need is a lokar throtle cable(69.99) for the AOD. I'm not sure if the trans bolts up either. Sounds like a cool swap, keep us posted.
Good Luck
John
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TurboGT
Gearhead Posts: 154
From: Hutchinson, Kansas
Registered: Mar 2002
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posted 03-25-2002 04:53 PM
The actual fox body stopped in '88 for Cougars and T-birds, and they went to this new platform with independent rear suspension. Is the front suspension the same between the two then? If so, it shouldn't be too painful.
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SteveLaRiviere
Administrator Posts: 40587
From: Saco, Maine
Registered: May 99
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posted 03-25-2002 05:05 PM
It shouldn't be a problem at all, since they came with 5.0s. You may need one of those fox/351C conversion oil pans, depending on your crossmember situation. Your bigger problem may be getting it past emission inspections. ------------------
'70 Mustang Mach 1 M code 351C 4V/FMX/3.25 open
'72 Mustang Sprint Coupe 351C 4V/FMX/4.30 Trac Lok
'94 F-150 XL 5.8L/E4OD/3.55 Limited Slip
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TurboGT
Gearhead Posts: 154
From: Hutchinson, Kansas
Registered: Mar 2002
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posted 03-25-2002 05:12 PM
I was just wondering if I could pull this off with parts that are laying around. I didn't figure I'd get out of buying one of those "swap" rear sump oil pans, but what about headers? Would early Cleveland Cougar/Mustang/Torino headers even come close?Emissions inspection? It's a 5.0, right? Fortunately, we don't have the sniffer in this area yet.
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MLariviere
Moderator Posts: 3883
From: Biddeford,Me.USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 03-25-2002 09:20 PM
The 351C is a 5.8.
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wvcat
Gearhead Posts: 254
From: New Cumberland,WV
Registered: May 2001
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posted 03-25-2002 10:15 PM
When I posted earier I was thinking windsor, I think you will have a more difficult time installing a cleveland than a windsor. I'm not sure if you will be able to find cleveland headers for it, you may have to have a set made or buy swap headers for a mustang that may need altered.
Good Luck
John------------------
Thanks
John
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http://www.geocities.com/wvxr7cougar/wvcat_01.html?989286238390
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TurboGT
Gearhead Posts: 154
From: Hutchinson, Kansas
Registered: Mar 2002
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posted 03-26-2002 08:44 AM
I realize the 351 is a 5.8. I meant "in the eyes of the emissions test" it's a 5.0. I was thinking that I could dress it up to look similar to a 5.0, by using the EFI intake from one (there are intake adapters to do this) and serpentine belt arrangement.Thanks for the help guys. It looks like I'm blazing some new trails with this swap! [This message has been edited by TurboGT (edited 03-26-2002).] [This message has been edited by TurboGT (edited 03-26-2002).]
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MLariviere
Moderator Posts: 3883
From: Biddeford,Me.USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 03-26-2002 09:01 PM
There is a company {Sanderson?} that makes blockhugger headers for a 351C 4v. These should go in just aboout anything. As for the oilpan...
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