5.3 in a 93 notch Foxbody??????

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Jul 20, 2007 | 01:52 AM

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5.3 in a 93 notch Foxbody??????

I'm hopefully buying a 93 4cyl. Foxbody for like 300 bux from a friend of mine, runs good, nice body an inside. I want to swap in a 5.3 and use the exsiting T5 5spd, the purpose of the build is a DD/toy and to keep from having to put miles on my Camaro (26k), and to be as CHEAP as possible. Does anyone make engine mounts, driveshafts and bellhousings to make this swap easier????

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Jul 20, 2007 | 03:06 AM

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search search and search some more there is alot of great info on this site about the swap

Jul 20, 2007 | 06:57 AM

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Heck you don't even need to search there's so many threads on this

Jul 20, 2007 | 07:13 AM

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sounds like a stupid idea to me...

Jul 20, 2007 | 08:03 AM

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^ lol hows that 81 swap going lol

Jul 20, 2007 | 10:28 AM

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The more research i do i think its just gunna be easier and CHEAPER to drop a 5.0 in it XD

Jul 20, 2007 | 12:57 PM

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I still want to do it if i can get motor mounts without having to buy that expensive k-member and find a bellhousing to mate the t5 to the 5.3.

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Jul 20, 2007 | 03:09 PM

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Speaking of which, I have a stock 1998 Mustang K-member just perfect for that

$25 bucks plus shipping if anyone wants it..

Jul 20, 2007 | 03:11 PM

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brains i saw that on your website... do you still have the carpet for sale?

Jul 22, 2007 | 12:33 AM

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What do u do about driveshafts?

Jul 22, 2007 | 12:40 AM

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have one shortened and a gm yoke put on no big deal

Jul 22, 2007 | 03:10 AM

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I have grey carpet, floor mats, headliner, and sun visors

Jul 22, 2007 | 03:11 AM

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youve got a pm ---back on topic

Jul 22, 2007 | 03:26 AM

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Why don't you sell the 5 speed and buy a 6 speed?

Jul 22, 2007 | 08:12 AM

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ahhhh travis you know im going to end up building it for you...

Jul 22, 2007 | 09:45 AM

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The 4 cylinder T5 is a REALLY weak trans. The V8 ones arent much better. You'll spend more $$$ for a bellhousing than that trans is worth. If the 4 cylinder T5 is good, it's worth about $75. Do a TH350 if you want a cheap solution or a 6 speed if you can get the $ for it.