1981 Fairmont Wagon 5.3/4l80e
06-07-2015, 08:51 AM
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1981 Fairmont Wagon 5.3/4l80e We'll I finally decided to start a build thread on a wagon Ive been wrenching on this is my second swapped car but the first I built on my own (The first one I purchased already swapped) then I added the meth,Intercooler,valve springs,moser axles.. Etc..
PREVIOUS Fairmont
My first fairmont
1981 Ford Fairmont
Details
-2003 5.3 Vortec
-Microsquirt v3 Engine management
-GM hotrod oil pan
-LS1 intake manifold
-Gm MLS gaskets
-Alper Motorsports headstuds
-PAC 1218 Springs
-80lb injectors
-On3 76 Turbo
-Th400 trans w/ shift kit
-Art Carr 3600 Converter
-Billet flywheel spacer
-B&M ratchet shifter
-8.8 posi rear
-Moser axles w/extended studs
-Sub frame connectors
-Ebay Front mount Intercooler
-Cooling Mist trunk mount methanol injection kit
-044 external in line fuel pump
The first car taught me a lot about what I wanted in a swapped car.. I went through a couple of engines learning about the whole Ls+turbo thing. I decided that I would probably keep the next car NA until I learn a lot more about tuning.. Also decided to run a GM PCM over the micro squirt system. Driving the car in the winter helped me decide that I would keep heat in what we I put together. Also know that I would like overdrive so 4l80 it is.. I've heard a lot of bad things about how weak the 4l60 is(in stock form atleast) power steering and AC aren't really a concern at this time..
Fairmont V2
Here is a pic of the wagon
Plan to keep it simple
5.3 4l80
Stock 8.8 posi maybe 3:73?
Eventually maybe play with nitrous.. I have a turbo that I bought from a buddy but not sure at this time whether I'm going that route.
PREVIOUS Fairmont
My first fairmont
1981 Ford Fairmont
Details
-2003 5.3 Vortec
-Microsquirt v3 Engine management
-GM hotrod oil pan
-LS1 intake manifold
-Gm MLS gaskets
-Alper Motorsports headstuds
-PAC 1218 Springs
-80lb injectors
-On3 76 Turbo
-Th400 trans w/ shift kit
-Art Carr 3600 Converter
-Billet flywheel spacer
-B&M ratchet shifter
-8.8 posi rear
-Moser axles w/extended studs
-Sub frame connectors
-Ebay Front mount Intercooler
-Cooling Mist trunk mount methanol injection kit
-044 external in line fuel pump
The first car taught me a lot about what I wanted in a swapped car.. I went through a couple of engines learning about the whole Ls+turbo thing. I decided that I would probably keep the next car NA until I learn a lot more about tuning.. Also decided to run a GM PCM over the micro squirt system. Driving the car in the winter helped me decide that I would keep heat in what we I put together. Also know that I would like overdrive so 4l80 it is.. I've heard a lot of bad things about how weak the 4l60 is(in stock form atleast) power steering and AC aren't really a concern at this time..
Fairmont V2
Here is a pic of the wagon
Plan to keep it simple
5.3 4l80
Stock 8.8 posi maybe 3:73?
Eventually maybe play with nitrous.. I have a turbo that I bought from a buddy but not sure at this time whether I'm going that route.
Last edited by classiccaprice; 06-07-2015 at 09:02 AM.
