Ford 5.0 swap into a Bronzit. Update: Now running, VIDEO ADDED.

[Exodus_2pt0]

I think I've found the solution!

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/wix-51335/media/images

2.5" tall, correct valving. I'll pick one up tomorrow or Monday from CQ and let you guys know how it fits.

[Exodus_2pt0]

Yea I'm afraid of that TBH. Maybe get lucky and find one already stripped down. There's a ton of Fords at the local yard.

Worse case scenario I'll just suck it up and order the one from Summit for $80.

[eurotrash]

Explorer filter housing looks like it'll be a pain to get to. All the 4wd crap is in the way and i havent seen one 2wd

[Exodus_2pt0]

Got the driveshaft up today. I love aluminum driveshafts, able to remove the front yoke, throw up the shaft, and reassemble the u-joint by hand.

That said, I have confirmed my suspicions. It is tight, very tight. I MIGHT be able to get by with spacing the diff down a little bit in order for the area that holds the u-joint to spin freely. However, there will be no room for flex. Worst case scenario I'll be busting out the tig welder, some angle iron, and reinventing the hole in the subframe.

I am determined to use this aluminum driveshaft.

Other than that, just had to hack off one of the CSB perches, beat a spot just in front of the fuel tank, and we are good to go. I will have to check this thing for a while after install. Can't afford to be rubbing anything on an aluminum unit.


Spent the whole day trying to get this 944 to run. After hours of diag, we're pretty sure the DME is shot. Anyone have a 28 pin 951 DME? This car has to run, because it is occupying the lift where my E30 needs to be in order to finish! :hitler:

[kalib0y]

the ford motor has good clearance up front. cant wait to see it done

[Exodus_2pt0]

you're almost off my first page of Sub'd threads......this is unacceptable.

I demand an update!!!

"Oh I've been busy"



CMON MAN.

<3

Seriously though, we're getting the 944 buttoned up and out of here so I can roll the e30 into the bottom "long term" bay for the final touches. Then I just have to get this Grand Wagoneer done so I can get some moolah in my pocket.

Be ready, because when the updates come it's going to happen fast. My goal is 8 hours of solid work to driving it out of the shop.


Good news though! I decided to put oil in and test out my pan, I about shit myself when I saw the puddle the next day. Silly me forgot to replace the nylon drain plug washer after welding and destroying it. Whew, close one.

I also have to make a trip to the local junk yard for a 90* Explorer filter adapter. Currently there is no way I'm getting a filter on there with the header about 3 inches from the filter housing.

[JCarp90]

"Oh I've been busy"



CMON MAN.

[IronFreak]

you're almost off my first page of Sub'd threads......this is unacceptable.

I demand an update!!!

[Exodus_2pt0]

Got the bellhousing notched to fit the slave cylinder, and mounted. Just have to drill a hole in the throwout lever and I will have a clutch solution.

Also change of plans, going remote booster, with ABS still in tact. I've test fitted the booster out just in front of the valve cover, with a straight shot to the pedal. No bent rods here, just a strong straight piece. Now hopefully it plays out as well as it seems to fit.

Played with the driveshaft a little bit, I won't be sure on fitment issues until I get the car on the lift. Can't even install it without dropping the diff.

[Exodus_2pt0]

Just picked up my slave cylinder.

Also made my own master cylinder delete kit. Just a piece of steel and a plasma cutter, but it looks like it should gget the job done. (Yes, I'll dress it up a bit with some smoothing and paint) I still have to move the rod up an inch, but that should be cake when I get the chance.

So:

Driveshaft, check.
Throttle cable, Check.
Brakes, Check.
Clutch, Check. (as soon as I make the slave mount, should take 30min or less)
Only things left are the trans crossmember (waiting to get the car on my lift for this, has to be perfect), fuel lines, slave mount, move pivot point on the brake lever, modify brake lines, wiring, install tach and oil pressure gauge, burnout.

[IronFreak]

Yeah.......

[Exodus_2pt0]

^ Customer came in wanting to do an LSX swap.

Being that I could afford the time to do the swap, I told him that I would trade the labor for whatever I needed to put his 5.0 into my car. :P

Well I'm off, back to the grind. Going to wrench on the E30 for a bit while I wait for the Mustang owner to meet me back at the shop. That was the other part of the deal, he has to help!

[IronFreak]

Like I have room to talk.......Just curious?

[IronFreak]

Why are they putting that motor in a Ford?

[Exodus_2pt0]

Just a teaser for progress on the Mustang. Just installed the GM swap pan, double roller timing chain, shimmed the oil pump, and gave it a quick cleaning. We're in the middle of trying to assemble the UPR tube K-member and matching suspension. Control arms are a ridiculously tight almost non-fit.

80k 5.3 that looks brand new on the inside, with a fresh GM reman 4l60e.



I need to clean my shop yesterday. Unfortunately though I have to have the Mustang back on it's own wheels tonight so I can get a customers Grand Wagoneer back on the lift and finished by saturday. Still have to install the trans, transfer case, and wire up the new motor. FML. Sad to say the Mustang is getting the engine and suspension in, then rolling outside for a few days so I can make some money.