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Topic: 302 efi in a '65 Galaxie
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Stanger76
Journeyman Posts: 24
From: Hallsville,Texas
Registered: Jan 2002
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posted 10-08-2002 09:45 PM
   
Hey guys, I just bought a '85 Lincoln with a 302 efi, throttle body. Anyone know what its gonna take to install the wiring part for my car? The Lincoln runs and drives and I will be able to get all of the wiring. Is there a site that has installed this kind of swap in a Ford? Any help or directions where I should head to would be appreciated.
Thanks, Shane
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Moneymaker
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From: Lyons, IL, USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 10-09-2002 07:22 PM
Yes there is a compnay called Fox..... oh sh*t, I just forgot there name. 
Damn! I'll think of it in a minute but they sell kits, harnesses and instructions on installing EFI 5.0's in non EFI cars. Damn, damn, damn! I hate when I do that. 
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MLariviere
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From: Biddeford,Me.USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 10-09-2002 09:32 PM
Do you mean Windsor Fox?
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Moneymaker
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From: Lyons, IL, USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 10-09-2002 09:39 PM
That's the place.  Thanks Mike.  ------------------
Alex Denysenko
Co-Administrator and Moderator/ non 65-66 Mustang owner sensitivity co-ordinator NHRA/IHRA/SRA/MCA member
NHRA and IHRA SS/LA National Record Holder '00, '01, & '02
Fleet of FoMoCo products including 88 ASC McLaren Mustang #28
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Professional Manwhore
The Barry of BarrysGrrl Quote #1: "I never met a magazine mechanic I liked."
Quote #2: "Make sure brain is in gear before engaging mouth!"
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Stanger76
Journeyman Posts: 24
From: Hallsville,Texas
Registered: Jan 2002
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posted 10-10-2002 10:08 PM
Thanks for the info guys. I went to the windsorfox site and emailed them with what I wanted to do and they emailed me back and said they couldn't help me unless I had the later EFI like a Mustang used. So, any more thoughts before I rid the throttle body off and install a new intake and 4 barrel?
Thanks, Shane
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1976 Cobra, soon to have a V-8
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SteveLaRiviere
Administrator Posts: 32655
From: Saco, Maine
Registered: May 99
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posted 10-11-2002 09:03 PM
Since you have the complete donor car, why not just do a complete swap?I guess I'm not sure of what you're asking. ------------------
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Stanger76
Journeyman Posts: 24
From: Hallsville,Texas
Registered: Jan 2002
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posted 10-11-2002 11:21 PM
Well, I'm not a dummie when it comes to cars only thing I don't know is what wiring to steal and make it work right. This Lincoln has about a million more wires than my ol Galaxie has. I've done swaps adding in the box and electronic dist, before, but as for the computer to make the EFI work, well, this is were I'll need to learn something new. I hope I'm not sounding like I'm dumb but this type of swap is new to me.
Thanks,
Shane
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SteveLaRiviere
Administrator Posts: 32655
From: Saco, Maine
Registered: May 99
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posted 10-13-2002 05:51 PM
No, you don't sound dumb. This is a pretty involved swap. I would approach it by first getting a wiring diagram, locating all the sensors and then pulling the harnesses they need. ------------------
'70 Mustang Mach 1 - '72 Mustang Sprint - '94 F-150
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SlowFord
Journeyman Posts: 21
From: So. Cal
Registered: Dec 2001
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posted 10-14-2002 12:43 PM
As for the keeping the stock CFI injection, I personally wouldn't do it. I helped a friend work on his 1984 Mustang with CFI a while back. They are a pain to work on and they don't make as much horsepower as a decent carburetor or later model EFI. On the other hand, I would keep the overdrive transmission out of the Lincoln as it will help with fuel economy. Normally, you can't use an after market carb with the AOD transmission. However, Fox-Windsor does sell a TV cable and some other parts to make this work. Just my 2 cents.
Paul
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Moneymaker
Administrator Posts: 19611
From: Lyons, IL, USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 10-14-2002 02:20 PM
It all depends on your goals. If you want fuel economy and smooth operation, it will make a nice swap. If you want performance, it will be pretty much a stone. ------------------
Alex Denysenko
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Fleet of FoMoCo products including 88 ASC McLaren Mustang #28
Professional Manwhore
The Barry of BarrysGrrl Quote #1: "I never met a magazine mechanic I liked."
Quote #2: "Make sure brain is in gear before engaging mouth!"
Quote #3: "If you can't run with the big dogs, stay on the porch!"
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Stanger76
Journeyman Posts: 24
From: Hallsville,Texas
Registered: Jan 2002
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posted 10-14-2002 10:23 PM
Thanks guys for your help. I'm gonna get a wiring diagram and see whats involved and whats needed. Might just get the pars Windsorfox has and install the aftermarket carb and roll. Overdrive is staying. I like the idea of highway mileage and a big ol' Ford.
Shane------------------
1976 Cobra, soon to have a V-8
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