New guy..looking for 3V conversion info

[Jack B]

Hello,

I have been looking at numerous combos for my 86 hatch. I really like the price point on doing a 3V conversion with hot rod cams (or MMR turbo cam) and a small turbo. Looking at the Ford Racing 3V control pack but want to use an 4r70w. Couldn't find much info on this swap other than the LRS Fairmont. I hope to get started soon on the project.

thanks,
jack

 

[ModFoxMustangs]

Hello,

I have been looking at numerous combos for my 86 hatch. I really like the price point on doing a 3V conversion with hot rod cams (or MMR turbo cam) and a small turbo. Looking at the Ford Racing 3V control pack but want to use an 4r70w. Couldn't find much info on this swap other than the LRS Fairmont. I hope to get started soon on the project.

thanks,
jack

We have a member who did the 3V conversion maybe he will chime in soon.. And Welcome to MFM hope you enjoy your stay.

 

[Bill]

Welcome to the party. Its nice to have another four eyed fox

 

[Jack B]

Thanks Bill & ModFox. Classified as a four eyed but not really...I didn't mention my baby is a '86 SVO. My motor is shot and after pricing out a performance build, it's about the same price as a v8. I am on several of the SVO/2.3 turbo boards and the concensus is "Yes they are rare but not valuable". Either way, the stock exterior will remain intact and it will be turbo.

 

[Bill]

Why did you pick the 3V? Don't get me wrong, it is a nice build, but also tends to be significantly more expensive than a performance 2 valve build

 

[Jack B]

I started wanting the Coyote and still might be doing it after all. I was drawn to the 3V due to the base HP level, finding better deals on complete motors (compared to the cobra/mach1 4v) in recycler yards, and the FRPP stand alone harness/computer. I didn't really think about the 2V. Not to start anything but I had a '02GT (at that time there wasn't many HCI parts), had the typical bolt-ons, and was severely disappointed with the performance. So guess I am still biased on that. I have to do some more research on the 2V.

 

[whiteponygt]

the coyote swap in a fox is everyones dream but i agree with bill the 2v swap is easy to come by and cheaper,but a 4v swap on the bay right now you can pick up for no more then 3000 for a motor drop out and some even include transmission.Thats 6000 dollars cheaper then coyote swap

 

[Bill]

The coyote is not the typical 3V being used for swaps right now. If that is the plan, and you have the budget, I say go for it. I haven't tried a Coyote motor swap yet. Maybe after I finish the current project. I see decent Cobras on ebay and Craig's list (96-01) routinely for around 6K, so even if you started with a healthy Cobra...

 

[Jack B]

Thanks for the replies. I found a complete 4.6 3v with the 4r70w for $4000, 52K out of an '07GT. Finding F150 5.0's for around $4000 complete, 04mach1 4v with 4r70w for about $4000 (80K on it). I am looking local (SE PA within 150miles) so I can just pick it up.

I need to find out what are the exhaust clearance issues with these motors in a foxbody. Typical to flip shorty headers on a pushrod engine to fab the hotside. Think I read that the 5.0 has issues. If so, I hope that was with a stock k-frame and a tubular will provide the space.