4.6 DOHC into a fox utilizing a carb questions

[Nate_V8]

Couldn't find much info. I'm not willing to swap to efi, only way I would is if I use a megasquirt system but for now I like the carb idea.

So I currently have an 87 GT T-top, I have a H/C/I 300rwhp stock shortblock 302, custom cam, 25-27mpg on the highway, works good but I'm tired of pushrods and of the EFI system from the 80s lol. I was going to go with 5.4 but with all the fitment issues and having to go with manual brakes, no thanks.


I'll be using a sullivan intake, stock 03/04 heads, stock cams..etc, MSD mod 6 timing controller
Looking at an aluminum mark 8/96-98 block or mach 1, going to use stock 03/04 cobra rods, mach 1 5spd crank if possible.


Had some questions on what is needed!
Fuel system (pump, lines, etc)
What carb? I was thinking a holley 750
Throttle cable and bracket?stock and any aftermarket 4150 bracket?
Team Z k member good idea or not? Do they move the wheels? *will it make it possible for a carbed 4.6 DOHC to fit under a 2.5" cowl? Need the motor to fit under a 2.5" cowl.
Can I keep power steering? Do I need to convert to hyroboost brakes? or can I keep the stock fox booster/MC for now?

Misc
If anyone has a carbed 4.6L DOHC how is your mpg? Longest trip you have taken?
What headers? 1 3/4" LTs? Mid length?
I guess without the computer I can pull all the sensors off? I can goto the wreckers and pick up a lincoln continental 4.6L DOHC or I have found a couple mark 8s for $300ish

Thanks! All the help I can get is appreciated.

 

[Svt Fox]

Google is your friend. There are more than a few threads out there to help you find what you are looking for.

Look a little harder, you'll find the info!

 

[Nate_V8]

Google has a lot of dead threads and a lot of threads that suggest people go to www.modularfox.com

 

[Svt Fox]

Did you search "modular fox swap"?

Did you search the conversion threads in this forum?

Did you read this article?http://www.hotrod.com/howto/113_0708_engine_swap/viewall.html

 

[Speedtospare]

Im not a carb guy but I will answer what I can.

Team Z k member good idea or not? Do they move the wheels? *will it make it possible for a carbed 4.6 DOHC to fit under a 2.5" cowl? Need the motor to fit under a 2.5" cowl.
Team z good for a drag setup. Keeps wheels in stock location. Fits under stock hood easily.
Can I keep power steering? Do I need to convert to hyroboost brakes? or can I keep the stock fox booster/MC for now?
No you need to convert or Hydroboost or manual brakes. Motor is too wide
What headers? 1 3/4" LTs? Mid length?
What ever the budget will allow. There very expensive and not worth much HP for the money
I guess without the computer I can pull all the sensors off? I can goto the wreckers and pick up a lincoln continental 4.6L DOHC or I have found a couple mark 8s for $300ish
You going to set it up with a distributor off one of the cams?.