Cost effective to convert 4cyl to 8cyl?

Would it be worth the issues/costs of converting a 4 cyl to an 8 cyl or
just buying the 8 first?

89 Mustang LX.

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TC wrote:
> Would it be worth the issues/costs of converting a 4 cyl to an 8 cyl or
> just buying the 8 first?
>
> 89 Mustang LX.
>
Too much to be worth it. Running gear, suspension, brakes, exhaust and
electrical, I probably missed a few things.
Like others have posted already, a unique, hot rodded 4 cyl. can be
pretty cool

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Not unless you derive an inordinate amount of pleasure from the process of
first hunting down the parts, and then doing all the work, and there will be
lots of it....


"TC" > wrote in message
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> Would it be worth the issues/costs of converting a 4 cyl to an 8 cyl or
> just buying the 8 first?
>
> 89 Mustang LX.
>
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>

TC wrote:

> Would it be worth the issues/costs of converting a 4 cyl to an 8 cyl or
> just buying the 8 first?
>
> 89 Mustang LX.
>
Depends on what your goal is. If you're looking for an
easy upgrade to a more fun street machine, then the
answer is a resounding "NO". Lots of work, lots of
expense. And you end up with essentially a stock
vehicle that has cost you twice it's book value.
Simply trading vehicles is generally cheaper, and it's
a whole lot easier.

OTOH, if you're building a drag strip or (better yet) a
road course warrier, then a 4cyl car is a good place to
start. You'll end up replacing most of the factory
parts anyway. Might as well start out with a less
expensive shell that you already own.

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2006 FXDI hot rod
2001 Dodge Dakota QC 5.9/4x4/3.92
1966 Mustang Coupe - Daily Driver
1965 FFR Cobra - 427W EFI, Damn Fast.

GILL wrote:

> TC wrote:
> > Would it be worth the issues/costs of converting a 4 cyl to an 8
> > cyl or just buying the 8 first?
> >
> > 89 Mustang LX.
> >
> Too much to be worth it. Running gear, suspension, brakes, exhaust
> and electrical, I probably missed a few things. Like others have
> posted already, a unique, hot rodded 4 cyl. can be pretty cool

I have read this before. Can the 2.3L be adequately hot-rodded? A good
balance of power and reliabilty?

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TC wrote:
> GILL wrote:
>
>> TC wrote:
>>> Would it be worth the issues/costs of converting a 4 cyl to an 8
>>> cyl or just buying the 8 first?
>>>
>>> 89 Mustang LX.
>>>
>> Too much to be worth it. Running gear, suspension, brakes, exhaust
>> and electrical, I probably missed a few things. Like others have
>> posted already, a unique, hot rodded 4 cyl. can be pretty cool
>
> I have read this before. Can the 2.3L be adequately hot-rodded? A good
> balance of power and reliabilty?
>
I Googled this in like, two seconds.
http://www.corral.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=302
But, yeah, the SVO was a pretty quick little car. And they are still
around.



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W/bits & pieces
http://tinyurl.com/yjdb66

"TC" > wrote in news:4656b9a8$0$4660
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> GILL wrote:
>
>> TC wrote:
>> > Would it be worth the issues/costs of converting a 4 cyl to an 8
>> > cyl or just buying the 8 first?
>> >
>> > 89 Mustang LX.
>> >
>> Too much to be worth it. Running gear, suspension, brakes, exhaust
>> and electrical, I probably missed a few things. Like others have
>> posted already, a unique, hot rodded 4 cyl. can be pretty cool
>
> I have read this before. Can the 2.3L be adequately hot-rodded? A good
> balance of power and reliabilty?
>

One good answer - turbo.

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I don't know how much gas is where you live, but I'm wondering if it would
be worth the cost of converting a 8 cyl to a 4 cyl !!!

wabbitslayer
01 GT vert

"elaich" > wrote in message ...
> "TC" > wrote in news:4656b9a8$0$4660
> :
>
>> GILL wrote:
>>
>>> TC wrote:
>>> > Would it be worth the issues/costs of converting a 4 cyl to an 8
>>> > cyl or just buying the 8 first?
>>> >
>>> > 89 Mustang LX.
>>> >
>>> Too much to be worth it. Running gear, suspension, brakes, exhaust
>>> and electrical, I probably missed a few things. Like others have
>>> posted already, a unique, hot rodded 4 cyl. can be pretty cool
>>
>> I have read this before. Can the 2.3L be adequately hot-rodded? A good
>> balance of power and reliabilty?
>>
>
> One good answer - turbo.

google "motion dynamics", they specialize in svo 2.3L turbo race cars

Maybe if you drive it for 30 years...


"wabbitslayer" > wrote in message
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>I don't know how much gas is where you live, but I'm wondering if it would
>be worth the cost of converting a 8 cyl to a 4 cyl !!!
>
> wabbitslayer
> 01 GT vert
>
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