Any Interest In A Ford V8 Swap
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Any Interest In A Ford V8 Swap
Hi I am now getting very close to now have the complete ls swap to the rx8 and was wondering if there are enough people out there to work on Making a swap kit for a Ford v8.
#4
I was more talking about ford v8s with obd11.
And you use the fords computer instead of mazda's to pass emissions if your in an area that requires it.
I am a licensed Louisiana state inspector for a family owned and operated auto repair shop
And you use the fords computer instead of mazda's to pass emissions if your in an area that requires it.
I am a licensed Louisiana state inspector for a family owned and operated auto repair shop
#10
Turbo ZX3
The Ford DOHC V8 motors are probably too big for the swap. The old 5.0 would probably fit, but whats the point?
Swaps that I would be interested in seeing:
Nissan RB25/26
BMW S50 or S54
Ford Duratec 2.3 or 2.5 or Mazda MZR 2.3 (n/a)
I'm still waiting for a complete kit. Mounting AND electronics.
Swaps that I would be interested in seeing:
Nissan RB25/26
BMW S50 or S54
Ford Duratec 2.3 or 2.5 or Mazda MZR 2.3 (n/a)
I'm still waiting for a complete kit. Mounting AND electronics.
#12
The Coyote just plain to big everywhere, the FORD V6 is to wide and most likely is to tall. Emissions are state dependent, in North Carolina, depending on the county, they plug into the OBD2 port and check for the correct VIN and any codes thrown. It is very doable.
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Turbo ZX3
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I have been thinking about a V6 to leave more room in the engine bay for accessories and maintain the weight behind the front wheels.
Maybe this - Cadillac confirms 420-hp twin-turbo V6 for 2014 CTS [w/videos] - Autoblog
Maybe this - Cadillac confirms 420-hp twin-turbo V6 for 2014 CTS [w/videos] - Autoblog
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The LF3 is a follow on from the LFX which was a follow on from the LLT, all 3 are wide and deep, much more than an Ls V8, even though the V6 is a 60 degree engine.Tthey also have a high pressure fuel pump for the direct injection ,integrated on the rear of the left head,adding another 4 inches to the length,it is doable but with a lot of work,its not like a single cam V6.
#22
Only way I would be interested in a ford engine would be if it was a coyote.
My interest goes Gen III IV SBC, LFX, Coyote, Gen V SBC, 4g63, and then pretty low down on the list Ford 5.0 HO.
My interest goes Gen III IV SBC, LFX, Coyote, Gen V SBC, 4g63, and then pretty low down on the list Ford 5.0 HO.
#23
Only upside of the Ford stuff compared to LSx stuff is the sound. Goddamn do they sound good. Otherwise, for this application where size and weight are very much concerns, LSx. Even with AL heads the old 5.0 is a bit heavy.
#24
Yeah. Well the exhaust note, and the price. Still I am a sucker for modern stuff. Give me OHC vs OHV any day of the week. Still the gen III/IV sbc engines are as modern as a pushrod engine gets. (Well not so much with the release of the Gen V but those are a bit out of most people's price range still) I'd rather spend 2 grand on an LS swap setup than get a 5.0 HO for 250$, rering it for another 200$ and then add a cam, gt40 intake, lifters, rods, and valve springs, gt40p heads. And still only be about as quick as a 6.0 ls engine. Chuck a cam in a 5.3 and enjoy better mpg, less front end weight (l33 version) and more torques.
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