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Old 08-10-2023, 08:49 PM
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Well, it seems I have been collecting enough parts I thought I should detail my plans and my build.

Last year, I purchased a 1987 LX that had been converted to a 5.0 5-speed. It's a T-Top car with a good body, good paint, and a crap interior.



I have a room full of parts I've been buying, everything from a Cobra IRS to better brakes, etc.

In fact, here is my list of planned modifications...

2011-2017 3.7 V6
Jenvey ITBs
6-speed
Holley injection system
Global West front lower arms
Bigger brakes
Z32 Nissan 300ZX front seats
DSE subframe connectors
VHX Dash
Custom front fascia W/flip up headlight doors
Excellent sound system
Leather upholstery

The car will be driven, and I mean driven a lot. I'm also thinking of a custom dash, or using the dash from an '85-'88 Thunderbird.

Your thoughts and suggestions are appreciated. Otherwise, stay tuned to see what all gets thrown at the little car!
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Went for a ride with my wife and came home with a Duratec 3.7 and 6-speed from a 2012 Mustang.

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Why a V6 and not a V8?

I had a 90 Fox body with the stock 5.0, e-heads and intake, Steeda cam, etc with a Paxton blower and it was a rocketship!
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Why a V6 and not a V8?

I had a 90 Fox body with the stock 5.0, e-heads and intake, Steeda cam, etc with a Paxton blower and it was a rocketship!
To build a better 'all rounder' so to speak.

The idea is a European style sport coupe in the vein of the M3, XR4, etc..

The Duratec makes 305hp at 6,500rpm with a redline of 7,000, yet with the cruise set, it should pull a good 30+mpg.

Not to mention, the engine and trans ran me $1K (less than a set of heads for the old 302, and way less than a Coyote would run).
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I have never been a Ford fan, had a F150 that always left me stranded as a teenager, I have a 88 GT Vert, that was completely rebuilt buy a previous owner, new everything, but he wrecked it, so, I've rebuilt it, basic 5.0 and a reskinned front end,

but I think this will be a really cool car, eurosports cruiser, I like the V6 idea, what about the ecoboost??

I'll be watching,
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I have never been a Ford fan, had a F150 that always left me stranded as a teenager, I have a 88 GT Vert, that was completely rebuilt buy a previous owner, new everything, but he wrecked it, so, I've rebuilt it, basic 5.0 and a reskinned front end,

but I think this will be a really cool car, eurosports cruiser, I like the V6 idea, what about the ecoboost??

I'll be watching,
I thought about the Ecoboost 6, but I think it's more than I want to contend with. Yeah, it's 100hp more, but it's also a lot of plumbing.

Then again, maybe down the road I'll put the standard V6 in my Miata...

I'm also thinking of putting Merkur emblems on it and calling it a XR6gt. LOL
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