newb questions 79 coupe 2.3 auto

After a long search many years have passed. I think i finally found the car for a 302/c4 build.

Are there anygood write ups on the swap. As far as fuel system/lines/pump/. I do know that i can use the 4 banger k member for the 302 swap untill i can get a tube k member. The motor will be a 87-94 302. small cam prob a tfs1 or f cam. c4 and 8.8 with prob 327 gears. Dunno what togo with on the gears with the auto. Always have used 5 speeds. The go fast goodies will come later just want a list of things needed to get it running. should i also get some stiffer front springs or will the stockers work till i can get the front suspension redone?

Any intakes/carb suggestions. I've never owned a carb'd car before all efi.


Thanks guys.

Sounds like you've got the right ideas. It can't hurt to over build a fuel system, especially when future mods are in store. There are many different types of fuel line to choose from, but make sure it's at least 1/2" line. As far as the fuel pump, what are you're future plans? no sence in buying a pump only adequate for this combo. This might not seem cost efective now, but later on it will be.
Gears....what type of use is the car going to see? Daily driving 3.27's will be ok, but personally, I would opt for 3.55-3.73's depending on rear tire size.
Torque convertor....2,500 - 3,000 stall
Intake...for this combo, performer rpm or equivilant
Carb...Some would argue with me, but I ran a holley 650 double pumper on a milder combo with great success.
Springs...I drag race, so I prefer the 4 cylinder springs. This depends on the type of driveing you do...If you don't plan on drag racing go with the v-8 springs.
Brakes....do yourself a favor, upgrade the brakes to at least 87 up mustang gt brakes....spindles, calipers, rotors...It's a cheap upgrade, and besides the stock brakes are puny to say the least.
Hope this helps. Bryan

I got more pics of the car. I'm a little worried about some areas. Little rust around the front of the rear wheels. It not going to see very little strip action. But will mainly be built for a little fun. The original idea is a 70mm blowthru setup with a simple 302 with a set of trickflow heads. For a while itll just be a heads and cam car. Or i might even just ditch the heads and do a 63mm setup with the stock e7's. I'm only looking for a solid 400hp car. Nothing fancy. My last fox had all the goodies as far as suspension goes and it was tank for a daily. This one will have non adjustable control arms. poly bushings. upgrade the brakes and such for sure. I'll still go 31 spline stuff in the rear with prob a truck diff this time. Alot cheaper than my old eaton. He is asking a little more than like especially for a mont. In Iowa tho its slim pickings. He is wanting 1800 for the car. I'm sure i could get it for 1400. Let me know what you guys think. Pass or buy. Ill be going to look person tomorrow. Look at the tq box's and all the reg things. Its the rust that scares me.

the rust apears to go down the body pinch. the doors look fine. So like i said I just wonder what the underside of it looks like.

Fuck the rust it can be dealt with later. That squaremont is a raremont. 2 door`s like that dont come around very often and unique. 1400 bucks hmmm maybe if the guy knocked 1000 bucks off it i`d do it. It IS a 30 year old car after all. Considering both my fox bodied cars I got for less than 600 bucks and this was nearly 10 or more years ago.

The car is nice, rust is repairable, clean, but it seems kinda high price for a 4 cyl. car with little options. Point out the bad stuff, push for 1200 and I think you have a great car.

Stymees'mont wrote:

The car is nice, rust is repairable, clean, but it seems kinda high price for a 4 cyl. car with little options. Point out the bad stuff, push for 1200 and I think you have a great car.

I agree