Modfox project car

[tpapenberg]

97 Cobra engine T-Trim into a 93 4banger LX .

I got bored and did a UPGRADE on the inside to!

Before
http://www.modfox.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10001/normal_DSC00092.JPG

After engine upgrade!!! (Yes, this is a 93 mustang with a 97 CObra engine)
http://www.modfox.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10001/normal_DSC01227.JPG


Before ... I hate RED!!!
http://www.modfox.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10001/normal_DSC00094.JPG


After AHhhhh... leather (Yes this is a 93 mustang with a 97 dash)
http://www.modfox.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10001/DSC00689.JPG

Yes, it is getting a new paint job and detailed. It will look new very soon... can't wait to get all that shop dust out of the inside. I should have it back next week. I will post a updated pic of how the inside turned out. I will also post of vid clip of the engine and car.

 

[DirtyD916]

NICE MAN. Get a ****in video of that beast. I must say thats quite the transition, but some reason i really dont like the sn95 dash. Ya i know the fox body dash was designed by those who did Tetris, but it just fits the car better. Regardless that is awesome what you've done. post some outside shots also.

 

[Sonik Blur]

OMFG!! Now THAT'S a project! But clean that thing already!! LOL!

-Mike

 

[slow02GT]

for the love of god clean it please

 

[95riosnake]

What happened to the pics? Am I the only one not seeing any?

 

[04MystiCobra]

subn

 

[01_OXFORD_SVT]

pics took a dump.. help a brother out.

 

[tpapenberg]

Ttt

updated links

 

[427' Cobra]

can you tell me how u got that dash to fit please

 

[tpapenberg]

dash cut

I think the big thing about replacing the dash is getting the guts to start cutting and customizing things. Once you start cutting it is difficult to go turn back.

basic steps:

1.remove the fox dash and heater box
2. replace fox heater box with a sn95 heater box
3.Cutting that dash it easy (i used a jig saw). You take about 3 inches off all the way around behind the window... like so:
http://www.modfox.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10001/DashCut1.JPG
3.5 cut the flaps on the R and L side of the dash. This narrows the dash by a few inches... just enough to fit the fox.
4. create some customer brackets (not hard- I just used bolts and brackets.. no welder required).. hell even some bolts fit directly without special brackets:
http://www.modfox.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10001/normal_dashmount1.JPG
5.The wiring will be the biggest headache. My setup was easy cuase I used all my modular harness... if you have a 5.0 engine and you are using the 5.0 gauges then you will need to custom install your old gauges into the new dash. (I have seen it done and it doesn't look bad at all)... I have not seen anyone yet tried to use the new gauges with the old engine/harness. (not sure if its possible - or worth the time)

All in all... take your time and make sure the dash is solid enough to sit on!

 

[PHiL2]

I assume you are gonna redo the seats?

 

[tpapenberg]

seats

looking at aftermark bucket seats with 5pt harness. I don't have the funds for everything this year so I might use seat covers to get me by for now.

 

[Sapperstang]

I don't know man. Looks pretty rough right now. Is the engine stock other then the blower?

 

[tpapenberg]

yep

Yea, the hard part is done. The detailing is what your looking for. - silver shift knobs, chrome intake , stickers, seats that say "mustang", etc... It will be there soon...

But first I need to focus on structure and the heart. Whats the point of having a car that looks fast but isn't?? - little stuff can wait


The engine/car is the following setup:
Current Specs:

1997 Cobra 4.6 DOHC
Mahle Pistons 16CC Dish with Plasma/Moly Rings .20 over (Bored, Honed, and Balanced)
Manley H Rods
Main and Rod Bearings .20 Under
SCT BA2400 Mass Air Meter
Siemens / Deka 60# Injectors
Off-Road Bassani X Pipe, Flowmaster Catback 3 chamber mufflers
Deleted IMRC's Butterflys and Controller
FlowMaster 3 Chamber CatBack System
Brembo Front Brake Rotors
ARP Main and Head bolts
Cool Mist Water injection M15 Nozzle 100PSI Water Pressure
Spec Stage 2 Clutch Kit
SCT Xcalibrator 2
Innovate LC-1 Wide Band Controller
160 Degree Thermostat
Reinforced lower battlebox
MM Full Length Subframe Connectors
Vortech V2 SQ T-Trim 3.33 Upper
Vortech Mondo Bypass Valve (not installed yet)
8 Rib Conversion Kit (6.9 Inch Crank Pulley)
UPR Fuel Rails, Aeromotive FPR, Walbro 255intank with a Walbro 255 (392) Inline running -6,-8 braided throughout car.
FMS Aluminum DriveShaft
Tokico 5-way Adjustable Front Shocks
Battery relocate box to trunk (2gauge wire)

Goal for 600+ RWHP in 2500 lb car

 

[89lxfoxbody]

that is an awesome project! Cheap insurance as well lol. I also don't care much for the sn95 dash but it's cool that you converted it I guess.

 

[GunmetalGT]

NICE MAN. Get a ****in video of that beast

+1

nice car man good work. :thumbsup:

 

[tpapenberg]

pics

updated pics.


www.modfox.com

 

[gomach1]

nice man, love the engine
gotta see some vids

 

[Bri03GT]

Im Sorry But That Thing Looks Like A Peace Of Shit...

 

[Turkish]

Welcome to the club!