Good Day Everyone,
I’m a bit new to the scene. However, been a lover of all things cars (that go boom) ever since I was a kid. But I’ll save you the trouble of my story and I’ll cut to the chase. A few months ago I bought an 88 notchback (no engine no transmission) I got the car although it might look rough on the outside all the chassis and the underside was preserved pretty well.
I saw that and I thought to myself what a great 1ST project car and what it is even greater is that I’ll be coyote swapping(ish) it. I knew it will take a very longtime given the financial commitment as well as me living outside the US. But but but there is progress and I’ll sharing as much as possible here from parts I get to any progress updates I have. I’m also hoping to pick up some pointers from the nice folks here.
So the aim for this build is to have a super clean coyote swapped foxbody that I can hop in and turn on and take for a drive any day (daily-able street car) with a manual transmission (still haven’t decided on what transmission. Although I’m leaning towards a Tremec T56 6-speed or a TKO).
Until now I have obtained the following:
A UPR K-Member
www.uprproducts.com
SVE 31 Spline Heavy Duty Rear Axel Kit (5 lug conversion) 3.73 gears:
“I couldn’t find it in LMR”
DSE MINI TUBS
www.detroitspeed.com
DSE non adjustable rear suspension kit:
www.detroitspeed.com
DSE Chassis stiffening kit:
www.detroitspeed.com
Ride tech front suspension kit w/ hq coilovers
ridetech.com
ridetech.com
So far this is what I have ordered and you might see a trend with kits since I live out side the US shipping is a bit of a challenge and these kits might be expensive but they save me a ton on shipping as they are all in one and along with me not wanting to order incompatible parts.
Regardless this is where I stand right now any help you might be able to give me along the way would be very much appreciated.
Sorry for the janky pictures I have the car covered right now I’ll be moving it soon and I’ll take more pictures.
I’m a bit new to the scene. However, been a lover of all things cars (that go boom) ever since I was a kid. But I’ll save you the trouble of my story and I’ll cut to the chase. A few months ago I bought an 88 notchback (no engine no transmission) I got the car although it might look rough on the outside all the chassis and the underside was preserved pretty well.
I saw that and I thought to myself what a great 1ST project car and what it is even greater is that I’ll be coyote swapping(ish) it. I knew it will take a very longtime given the financial commitment as well as me living outside the US. But but but there is progress and I’ll sharing as much as possible here from parts I get to any progress updates I have. I’m also hoping to pick up some pointers from the nice folks here.
So the aim for this build is to have a super clean coyote swapped foxbody that I can hop in and turn on and take for a drive any day (daily-able street car) with a manual transmission (still haven’t decided on what transmission. Although I’m leaning towards a Tremec T56 6-speed or a TKO).
Until now I have obtained the following:
A UPR K-Member
79-93 Mustang 5.0L Coyote Swap Chrome Moly K Member Kit
Install a Coyote 5.0L or Modular 4.6L or 5.4L into your Fox Body Mustang! UPR's all new Chrome Moly K-member - will save more weight and exceed any strength limitations of mild steel while allowing maximum header and oil pan clearance.
www.uprproducts.com
SVE 31 Spline Heavy Duty Rear Axel Kit (5 lug conversion) 3.73 gears:
“I couldn’t find it in LMR”
DSE MINI TUBS
Detroit Speed 040406DS Detroit Speed Mini Tubs
The Detroit Speed Mini-Tubs are inner wheel housings designed to accommodate wider tire and wheel packages, including tires as wide as 315mm without rolling, flaring, or frame rail modification. These stampings are laser trimmed for accurate fitment and consistency. Extra material has been...
DSE non adjustable rear suspension kit:
Detroit Speed 041647DS Detroit Speed - Rear Speed Kit 3 - Non-Adjustable Shocks
What sets this Detroit Speed rear suspension system apart from the others is all the considerations that went into the design. Not only does this kit fix common issues seen in the Fox Body platform, but it also improves suspension geometry, ride quality, and driving characteristics without...
DSE Chassis stiffening kit:
Detroit Speed 010116DS Detroit Speed Fox Chassis Stiffening Kit
The Detroit Speed Fox Chassis Stiffening Kit is designed to give maximum stiffness to the notoriously flimsy Foxbody chassis. This kit combines our Subframe Connectors and Detroit Speed EXO Brace. The Detroit Speed Subframe Connectors are designed to give maximum torsional stiffness by...
Ride tech front suspension kit w/ hq coilovers
Front SLA Suspension System | 1979-1993 Mustang (Aftermarket K-Member) - Ridetech
This bolt-in SLA (Short-Long-Arm) suspension system replaces the stock McPherson strut design with a billet aluminum upper control arm, tubular lower arm and spindles with S550 Mustang hubs. The factory strut design offers very little camber gain and poor overall geometry. This design greatly...
Front HQ Coil-Overs | 1979-1993 Mustang with Ridetech SLA and Aftermarket K-Member - Ridetech
Front HQ Coil-Overs for 1979-1993 Mustang. For use w/ Ridetech SLA and Aftermarket k-members. Includes a pair of rebound adjustable shocks, springs, spring mounts and delrin spring washers. Ridetech Coil-Overs offer high-performance handling, exceptional ride quality, and the ability to adjust...
So far this is what I have ordered and you might see a trend with kits since I live out side the US shipping is a bit of a challenge and these kits might be expensive but they save me a ton on shipping as they are all in one and along with me not wanting to order incompatible parts.
Regardless this is where I stand right now any help you might be able to give me along the way would be very much appreciated.
Sorry for the janky pictures I have the car covered right now I’ll be moving it soon and I’ll take more pictures.
