03 Mustang LS1 Conversion
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Man that guy would be dead! Not literally, but he'd have some serious explaining to do, and maybe a busted up face.
Good luck getting either a turbo or your cash back!
Do you not want to start dropping the motor in until you can set it up for a turbo? I'd say may as well drop in the LS1, and set up the turbo when you can. If you can wait though, I guess why not. I'd supercharge it myself..
Anyways, nice project you've got going on here. How much weight will you be saving versus a ford engine?
Good luck getting either a turbo or your cash back!
Do you not want to start dropping the motor in until you can set it up for a turbo? I'd say may as well drop in the LS1, and set up the turbo when you can. If you can wait though, I guess why not. I'd supercharge it myself..
Anyways, nice project you've got going on here. How much weight will you be saving versus a ford engine?
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Well as far as the engine its being completely set up for a turbo. Waiting on my cam. Got my Scat connecting rods the other day. Havent decided on what pistons to go with yet. Im keeping stock stroke. Im still working on the wiring though untill all the other stuff gets here. But anyhoo...that dude is screwed when I find him. Im going to do some damage.
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Got some stuff in the mail today. Also got the stock k-member replaced and finished up the interior wiring and put most of it back together. Manual pedals installed...just waiting on the adjustable master cylinder for the hydrolic clutch.
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Originally Posted by singe
Got some stuff in the mail today. Also got the stock k-member replaced and finished up the interior wiring and put most of it back together. Manual pedals installed...just waiting on the adjustable master cylinder for the hydrolic clutch.
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Havent decided yet on that one. That is however my next step. Once it comes in Ill do some checking. Brackets will probably have to be fabbed. The frame is right were it should mount so Im going to have to figure something out.
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Found the guy that scammed me on the turbo. He is in KY. Im going down there next week. Ive got alot of information on his location and things of that nature. He better have the money. Anyhoo...Ive got my cam to lower the compression in my engine...so do you guys think I should try for another turbo or just go for a supercharger? 
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Originally Posted by ThaBirdMan
Ls1 would be cool, but why dont you just drop a turbo'd cobra motors
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I do have a few guys that are going to be after me because of the whole ford chevy thing...but overall I have a pretty good amount of support. Theres not alot of nice cars around here...especially something like the one im trying to pull off...so it should be interesting!
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Who cares about what other people have to say about it?? It's his car and however he wants to enjoy is up to him.
The LS1 makes better power, is easier to work on, lighter and better looking than any ford mod motor. I have nothing against fords, my dad drives an F-150 and it's a fantastic truck. GM just made a better V8 (although ford guys would argue against that fact till they're blue in the face).
Sure he'll get an earful from "loyal blue ovalists" but come on people... What the hell? Have we learned nothing about hotrodding over the years? Who really argues about a 350 in a '32 coupe these days (loyalists aside)? Does it really matter which engine goes into which mark?
If everyone walked the same road we wouldn't have any innovations in this hobby. We wouldn't see an LS1 in a 240sx or a 300zx. We wouldn't see giant blown BB chevys in '64 Comets(check out the August issue of PHR if you don't believe me). We wouldn't see 350s in Jags or Datsuns. We wouldn't see american v6s in british MGs, Triumphs and the like (check out www.britishv8.org for some very interesting cars...)
The point is this: I think that LSX swaps into Mustangs are awesome. You get light weight, traction friendly rears, great handling and, if you like the styling, great style. Think about it: if you like everything about a car except what's under the hood, why not take it out and replace it with something of your liking?
P.S. Good luck.
The LS1 makes better power, is easier to work on, lighter and better looking than any ford mod motor. I have nothing against fords, my dad drives an F-150 and it's a fantastic truck. GM just made a better V8 (although ford guys would argue against that fact till they're blue in the face).
Sure he'll get an earful from "loyal blue ovalists" but come on people... What the hell? Have we learned nothing about hotrodding over the years? Who really argues about a 350 in a '32 coupe these days (loyalists aside)? Does it really matter which engine goes into which mark?
If everyone walked the same road we wouldn't have any innovations in this hobby. We wouldn't see an LS1 in a 240sx or a 300zx. We wouldn't see giant blown BB chevys in '64 Comets(check out the August issue of PHR if you don't believe me). We wouldn't see 350s in Jags or Datsuns. We wouldn't see american v6s in british MGs, Triumphs and the like (check out www.britishv8.org for some very interesting cars...)
The point is this: I think that LSX swaps into Mustangs are awesome. You get light weight, traction friendly rears, great handling and, if you like the styling, great style. Think about it: if you like everything about a car except what's under the hood, why not take it out and replace it with something of your liking?
P.S. Good luck.
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Originally Posted by 9540x
Who cares about what other people have to say about it?? It's his car and however he wants to enjoy is up to him.
The LS1 makes better power, is easier to work on, lighter and better looking than any ford mod motor. I have nothing against fords, my dad drives an F-150 and it's a fantastic truck. GM just made a better V8 (although ford guys would argue against that fact till they're blue in the face).
Sure he'll get an earful from "loyal blue ovalists" but come on people... What the hell? Have we learned nothing about hotrodding over the years? Who really argues about a 350 in a '32 coupe these days (loyalists aside)? Does it really matter which engine goes into which mark?
If everyone walked the same road we wouldn't have any innovations in this hobby. We wouldn't see an LS1 in a 240sx or a 300zx. We wouldn't see giant blown BB chevys in '64 Comets(check out the August issue of PHR if you don't believe me). We wouldn't see 350s in Jags or Datsuns. We wouldn't see american v6s in british MGs, Triumphs and the like (check out www.britishv8.org for some very interesting cars...)
The point is this: I think that LSX swaps into Mustangs are awesome. You get light weight, traction friendly rears, great handling and, if you like the styling, great style. Think about it: if you like everything about a car except what's under the hood, why not take it out and replace it with something of your liking?
P.S. Good luck.
The LS1 makes better power, is easier to work on, lighter and better looking than any ford mod motor. I have nothing against fords, my dad drives an F-150 and it's a fantastic truck. GM just made a better V8 (although ford guys would argue against that fact till they're blue in the face).
Sure he'll get an earful from "loyal blue ovalists" but come on people... What the hell? Have we learned nothing about hotrodding over the years? Who really argues about a 350 in a '32 coupe these days (loyalists aside)? Does it really matter which engine goes into which mark?
If everyone walked the same road we wouldn't have any innovations in this hobby. We wouldn't see an LS1 in a 240sx or a 300zx. We wouldn't see giant blown BB chevys in '64 Comets(check out the August issue of PHR if you don't believe me). We wouldn't see 350s in Jags or Datsuns. We wouldn't see american v6s in british MGs, Triumphs and the like (check out www.britishv8.org for some very interesting cars...)
The point is this: I think that LSX swaps into Mustangs are awesome. You get light weight, traction friendly rears, great handling and, if you like the styling, great style. Think about it: if you like everything about a car except what's under the hood, why not take it out and replace it with something of your liking?
P.S. Good luck.
Just remember to rub it in the peoples faces though that were giving you a hard time when you beat them by train lengths
.Good luck and have fun!
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Originally Posted by Stampede4ever
What was the reason for removing the wiring? What motor mounts, headers are you planning? Sorry for all of the questions, but I hope to do this swap as will.
Thanks.
Thanks.
id like to know to...cant wait to see the finished proDUCT
what kind of power are you trying to make?......GOOD LUCK
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Originally Posted by 9540x
Who cares about what other people have to say about it?? It's his car and however he wants to enjoy is up to him.
The LS1 makes better power, is easier to work on, lighter and better looking than any ford mod motor. I have nothing against fords, my dad drives an F-150 and it's a fantastic truck. GM just made a better V8 (although ford guys would argue against that fact till they're blue in the face).
Sure he'll get an earful from "loyal blue ovalists" but come on people... What the hell? Have we learned nothing about hotrodding over the years? Who really argues about a 350 in a '32 coupe these days (loyalists aside)? Does it really matter which engine goes into which mark?
If everyone walked the same road we wouldn't have any innovations in this hobby. We wouldn't see an LS1 in a 240sx or a 300zx. We wouldn't see giant blown BB chevys in '64 Comets(check out the August issue of PHR if you don't believe me). We wouldn't see 350s in Jags or Datsuns. We wouldn't see american v6s in british MGs, Triumphs and the like (check out www.britishv8.org for some very interesting cars...)
The point is this: I think that LSX swaps into Mustangs are awesome. You get light weight, traction friendly rears, great handling and, if you like the styling, great style. Think about it: if you like everything about a car except what's under the hood, why not take it out and replace it with something of your liking?
P.S. Good luck.
The LS1 makes better power, is easier to work on, lighter and better looking than any ford mod motor. I have nothing against fords, my dad drives an F-150 and it's a fantastic truck. GM just made a better V8 (although ford guys would argue against that fact till they're blue in the face).
Sure he'll get an earful from "loyal blue ovalists" but come on people... What the hell? Have we learned nothing about hotrodding over the years? Who really argues about a 350 in a '32 coupe these days (loyalists aside)? Does it really matter which engine goes into which mark?
If everyone walked the same road we wouldn't have any innovations in this hobby. We wouldn't see an LS1 in a 240sx or a 300zx. We wouldn't see giant blown BB chevys in '64 Comets(check out the August issue of PHR if you don't believe me). We wouldn't see 350s in Jags or Datsuns. We wouldn't see american v6s in british MGs, Triumphs and the like (check out www.britishv8.org for some very interesting cars...)
The point is this: I think that LSX swaps into Mustangs are awesome. You get light weight, traction friendly rears, great handling and, if you like the styling, great style. Think about it: if you like everything about a car except what's under the hood, why not take it out and replace it with something of your liking?
P.S. Good luck.
I AGREE 1000% I LOVE MUSTANGS BUT HATE THE ENGINES FORD PUTS IN THEM, CHEVY HAS SIMPLE DESIGN WITH BIG PERFORMANCE. THE 03/04 COBRAS ARE GREAT BUT WHEN THAT ENGINE BLOWS UR LOOKING AT PAYING 6K+ ON A NEW/USED ONE
....THIS PROJECT IS GREAT BUT I DONT REALY LIKE IMPORTS WITH AMERICAN HEARTS NOTHING AGAINST THE PEOLE THAT DO IT THERE THE SMART 1'S(BUT ITS NOT REAL A IMPORT ANY MORE). ITS EVERY OTHER IMPORTER THAT SWEARS THAT THERE HEADER/INTAKE/EXHUAST SET UP IS GOING TO TAKE DOWN THE WORLD....AND THEN THERES THE GUYS THAT PUT TURBOS AND ACT LIKE THERE CO'STARS ON THE FAST & THE FURIOUS BUT TALE THEM TO LINE UP WITH A H/C OR TURBO/SC V8 AND NOW THERE HAVING BOOST LEAKS 
....BUT I LOVE THIS IDEA 
If I owned a Mustang... I'd have to put a .50 cal round in the 4.6 and do this one also. Godspeed!!! And as it was already said... rub it in any Ford loyalist's face when you smoke their car.
Don't get me wrong, I know there's fast Fords out there... they're just hard to come by. An LSx is probably the most logical way to achieve a fast, street driven fox body. I think we all know that Ford can't touch an LSx on economy.
Good luck, can't wait to see a finished product.
Don't get me wrong, I know there's fast Fords out there... they're just hard to come by. An LSx is probably the most logical way to achieve a fast, street driven fox body. I think we all know that Ford can't touch an LSx on economy.
Good luck, can't wait to see a finished product.
i wish you luck in your swaping and hybrid endeavor..but personally i do not think a mustang or a *SH$T$led as i refer to them* deserves a LS based engine..thats just my opinion...but once again..good luck with what YOU want to do...
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Thanks for the support fellas. I removed some of the wiring just to clean it up a bit. There were alot of empy plugs all over the engine compartment so I just ripped it out. Im fabbing up some motor mounts at the moment. As far as headers Im just going to go with some turbo headers from whatever kit I decide to buy. I got the police involved with the guy that ripped me off from my last turbo pruchase. Im supposed to be getting a call sometime today. Today I got all my bearings and new oil pump. Now that the bearings are here Ill be slapping the engine together tomorrow. Ill post up some pics. Once again thanks for the support!
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Nothing really new as far as parts...Im getting parts in the mail but nothing seems to come in order. Ive got some parts but Im waiting on one single piece to get here to put the others on. I keep running into problems like that. Ive been sanding body parts to get them ready for painting. Just something to do so I wont have to later.