Any update on the build?
SBC V8 with EFI
Ford Mustang 5.0 Modular
5.7L HEMI with MDS
5.3L Vortec / LS4 V8
Location: Congers NY
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My VIN: SCEDT26T5BD06996
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Any update on the build?
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Location: Orlando, Florida
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My VIN: 01643
Club(s): (DCF) (DCO) (DCUK)
Which one? There were a couple discussed in this thread.Originally Posted by congerz83
Location: Illinois
Posts: 2,440
My VIN: 11408
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haha, i never realized someone else considered the LS4.
Supercharged 5.3L LS4 + Porsche 6spd
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Location: Congers NY
Posts: 188
My VIN: SCEDT26T5BD06996
Club(s): (DMA)
The one belonging to "easy now"... His 347 Ford.
"He that hath a beard is more than a youth, and he that hath no beard is less than a man"
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Location: Congers NY
Posts: 188
My VIN: SCEDT26T5BD06996
Club(s): (DMA)
UGH! It appears his last post was in march... He offered his car for sale to another member... I wish I'd have know. Would've loved a chance at it. The LS conversions are beautiful, but I'm better schooled in 5.0 Fords.
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- William Shakespeare
Location: Illinois
Posts: 2,440
My VIN: 11408
Club(s): (DMWC) (TXDMC) (DCUK) (DOI)
Lighter, easier to make power, and more modern as well
Supercharged 5.3L LS4 + Porsche 6spd
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Location: Congers NY
Posts: 188
My VIN: SCEDT26T5BD06996
Club(s): (DMA)
Fair enough, but I'd have to go with what I know...Lighter, easier to make power, and more modern as well
Hmmm... I do have an extra 5.0 laying around...
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Location: Chicagoland area
Posts: 1,898
My VIN: A few, by name... DeLorean Monster Truck, DeLorean Roadster, DeLorean Hovercraft, DeLorean Limo
Club(s): (DMWC) (DCUK)
Forum Member DeCobra had a nice Blue Oval project in progress a few years ago,
however, it appears he has not posted anything new here in almost 3 years.
IIRC, the project started with a Custom version of the PDC Stainless Steel frame,
so there would not be any engine cradle modifications required at a later time.
He may or may not have acquired a special bell-housing or adapter plate that was
being offered (in a kit) by Don Steger at DMC-CA quite a few years ago.
I will see if I still have an active email address for DeCobra in my email archive.
Posts: 1,243
My VIN: 10201
Still a long ways away, but I've been thinking of cast iron block truck V8s and possibly putting twin turbo on it. I know there is a small weight increase going with the LS1, so would the cast iron block make a considerable difference? Quick google search shows that this should be around 140lbs heavier than the PRV.
On a side note, what about transmission swaps? Will 6 speed transmissions fit in it?
Location: Orlando, Florida
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For me, the LS1 increased my total vehicle weight almost exactly 100lbs. An iron LQ4 engine will likely give you an additional 100lbs, as it's about 100-120lbs heavier than the LS1, depending on your engine setup.
Do you have a transmission in mind? Remember, this is a rear engine mounted transaxle setup; there are not a lot of options. Its not like a muscle car where you can drop in a Tremec T56. The only 6 speed, rear engine transaxle that I'm aware of is the Porsche G50, but given its additional size, combined with the additional size of a V8, I do not believe you could use both without adding about 6 inches to the length of the car. The only other option I can think of is a modified Subaru AWD transaxle modified for rear wheel drive only. A co-worker of mine is building a track car based around this drivetrain, but I don't know the specifics.
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