tim si Posted April 27, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 27, 2010 (edited) that would be great.ive eliminated most of the wires that i didnt need but didnt document anything.make sure you keep the vss sensor that goes to the trans.it helps quits a bit with the idle.most people dont use it but its very helpful with the t-5. Edited April 27, 2010 by tim si Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave-O Posted April 29, 2010 Report Share Posted April 29, 2010 I plan on using the stock Mustang speedo and a modified version of the cluster, so I'll definitely be keeping the VSS. I'll keep everyone updated. How's your stuff coming along Tim? Car still running smoothly? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tim si Posted April 29, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 29, 2010 car runs great,its in the paint shop right now.i feel so lonely coming home to an empty garage,lol.ive swapped the wheels off my 86 and put a set of nittos on the back to try to hook a little better.it should be back in another week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave-O Posted May 7, 2010 Report Share Posted May 7, 2010 Hey Tim, what did you end up doing for a driveshaft? Did you have a new unit built or did a driveline shop make one out of a Mustang and stock SQ piece? I'm trying to get an idea of what I'll need to do for my swap. I had considered having an adapter flange built to mate the Mustang's diff pattern to the SQ's torque-tube pattern, then having the stock Mustang driveshaft shortened to fit. I'm just torn between cost-effectiveness and simplicity, as well as not having to sacrifice an SQ driveshaft unless absolutely necessary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tim si Posted May 8, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 8, 2010 when we built the first one,we took the end of the ford driveshaft out of the tube and turned it down to fit the conquest tube and welded it in.that left me with a small u-joint in the rear. that held fine til i put slicks on.the second one built was a mustang shaft shortened.we took the flange off the torque tube and found a front yoke that goes in the ford tail shaft,cut the end of the yoke off and welded it to the flange.the small piece of yoke that was left was turned down a little to fit in the flange before welding up.its kinda hard to explain but thats how we did it.it was done at a machine shop and everything lined up perfect.i have no vibrations.the second shaft cost about 150 bucks but that for having a driveshaft shop shorten the driveshaft and having the machine shop do the work to the flange.im sure the trans or rear end will break before the driveshaft does.i can prob get some pics when i get my car back from the body shop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave-O Posted May 8, 2010 Report Share Posted May 8, 2010 Okay, I see. If you could get a couple snaps for me, that would be great, but no rush, I've got nothing but time with this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave-O Posted June 1, 2010 Report Share Posted June 1, 2010 (edited) Hey Tim, sorry to keep bothering you about this swap, but I had another question for ya. You're still running stock steering, right? Did the oil pan clear or did you have to modify some things? I can't quite tell from your pictures. Good to know I can easily bolt it in on the stock mount pads. http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t126/timtsi/ImportedPhotos00032.jpg -edit- Guess I should pay attention, haha. http://www.starquestclub.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=62695&view=findpost&p=615889 Hopefully this will clear with an S13 240sx steering rack and crossmember. Edited June 1, 2010 by Dave-O Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tim si Posted June 2, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 2, 2010 (edited) ya,i dont have any issues with the oil pan.there may be a couple pics of the oil pan in my photobucket account.but you'd have to prowl through it.http://s159.photobucket.com/albums/t126/timtsi/ Edited June 2, 2010 by tim si Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave-O Posted June 2, 2010 Report Share Posted June 2, 2010 Thanks Tim. I'll dig around and see what I find. I was unaware the 5.0 my Cobra has is a rear-sump, hopefully to switch isn't spendy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
socal1200r Posted June 2, 2010 Report Share Posted June 2, 2010 Hey V8 swappers Do any of you folks that have replaced the stock StarQuest turbo engine with a V8 have the stock downpipe laying around, gathering dust, that you'd like to part with? I'm assembling StarQuest turbo parts to install on my '89 carbed Montero, and I need one of those downpipes that bolts on the back of the turbo, at the three-bolt flange. I need the whole EFI side as well, but I might have a local source for that up in Richmond. Anyway, if someone has a downpipe they're willing to let go for cheap, let me know! Robert BrooksNorfolk, VA 23503email: socal1200r@yahoo.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave-O Posted June 2, 2010 Report Share Posted June 2, 2010 Mine was cracked and falling apart in about 9 places, wouldn't be salvageable either, since I just cut the cat out to sell it. Just take some quick measurements and have a 3-bolt flange cut for you. Might be cheaper, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sleeper tsi Posted November 5, 2010 Report Share Posted November 5, 2010 I'm gettin ready to do a 5.0 swap but i'm going to run carb can you tell me what kind of problems i might run into as far as fitment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tim si Posted November 7, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 7, 2010 well really the only issues is the steering box but can be worked around.a little bending in the tunnel where needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave-O Posted November 7, 2010 Report Share Posted November 7, 2010 Man, after re-reading your full thread I'm amped to get mine going. I really need to spend some time on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tim si Posted November 8, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 8, 2010 it takes alot of work but its worth it.theres nothing wrong with the 2.6 but i really love my 5.0 ill either be selling my silver 86 or trading it in on a truck next spring though.it just takes too much time keeping up two of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpitty Posted March 30, 2011 Report Share Posted March 30, 2011 (edited) Hey ive been following these post abit lately and I am, looking to do something similer but carbed where exactly did you cut the L in your cradle did it finish where the stock motor mount hole is? Thanks jasonSorry for any mispelled words and typos I'm sending from my phone. Edited March 30, 2011 by jpitty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tim si Posted March 31, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 31, 2011 (edited) I dont really remember where the stock holes were.I only cut the ''L''shape because it was easier to install with the mounts on and i could slide the engine back as far as possible.With my first swap,i just drilled holes where i wanted the engine to sit.http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t126/timtsi/newpics033-1.jpg Edited March 31, 2011 by tim si Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpitty Posted March 31, 2011 Report Share Posted March 31, 2011 Maybe I am over analyzing the whole thing, I'll probably have a much better idea once I get the old motor out and mock up the one.Thanks for the response man Jason Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOHO Posted May 8, 2011 Report Share Posted May 8, 2011 Post some updated pictures of this thing man... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tim si Posted May 14, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 14, 2011 Sorry,no pics for now.My car is currently down for a new ecu and harness.it may be a while. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikon Posted September 9, 2011 Report Share Posted September 9, 2011 Bump, for a great read... nice work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tim si Posted September 10, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 10, 2011 (edited) Post some updated pictures of this thing man...here are a few picshttp://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t126/timtsi/122049.jpg http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t126/timtsi/122041.jpg http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t126/timtsi/122044-2.jpghttp://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t126/timtsi/122046.jpghttp://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t126/timtsi/P1010754.jpg Edited September 10, 2011 by tim si Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOHO Posted September 10, 2011 Report Share Posted September 10, 2011 Great pics Tim...I might have taken that last one... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boostdquest89 Posted September 10, 2011 Report Share Posted September 10, 2011 Yep, Great pics of an awesome car. I had the pleasure of riding in this beast for a beer run........It was SWEET!Chad- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tim si Posted September 10, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 10, 2011 Bump, for a great read... nice workBump, for a great read... nice workThanks man,its been a great ride.Next year im shooting for a new bottom end and maybe a bigger turbo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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