Few pics of my 89 LX with 04 Cobra swap

[Boosted91lx]

Started out as an original Reef Blue 5.0 LX Hatch. It lived a hard rough life.

 

[Boosted91lx]

The engine was removed along with all wiring, interior, and fuel system.

 

[Boosted91lx]

The first round involved using an 01 Cobra intake and running a Vortech V2 supercharger.

 

[Boosted91lx]

I wasn't happy at all with the performance or the looks of the Vortech so I decided to replace it with a ported Eaton.

 

[whiteponygt]

The vortec is rather bulky the Eaton gives a way cleaner look did you modify the engine harness you had or switch to 03 cobra engine harness when you upgraded to the Eaton?

 

[Boosted91lx]

I used the 04 harness when the Vortech was on it. I've since swapped the Eaton for a 2.2L KenneBell.

 

[whiteponygt]

I seen in the album's it look mighty nice!are you using stock internals?

 

[Boosted91lx]

All stock internals. 64,000 miles on engine and T56. I've only put about 4 miles on it over the past year. Keep coming up with new ideas. Just finished installing the Reichard idlers last week.

 

[whiteponygt]

I would love to do this swap,funds just said no,not counting the kenne how much did it cost ya just to get her going with the Eaton

 

[Boosted91lx]

Nothing. I traded the Vortech for the complete Eaton set-up. Started right up with the same tune.

 

[Dshart08]

Nice looking build. Cant wait to get started on mine swap.

 

[419forest]

Very nice! I'm trying to get mine done by Thanksgiving.

 

[Boosted91lx]

Very nice! I'm trying to get mine done by Thanksgiving.

I don't feel mine will ever get done. It runs and drives fine but my work schedule doesn't allow much time for me to work on it right now.

 

[whiteponygt]

I felt the same way it took me over 2 years to get me where I am now and I still got along way to go.keep at it the car is looking awesome.

 

[bd93cobra]

I used the 04 harness when the Vortech was on it. I've since swapped the Eaton for a 2.2L KenneBell.

Did you use only the '04 cobra engine harness or did you swap all the wiring?

 

[Boosted91lx]

All the wiring was swapped from the donor car.

 

[mvp...]

Good job on that build!!

 

[smartin436]

Very Nice!!!

 

[Boosted91lx]

Very Nice!!!

Thanks! It's coming along slowly.

 

[mustangman570]

The vortec is nice but you are going to see a night and day difference with the eaton. The instant torque make it fell like driving a big block.