I've been researching info for swapping a 95 mark 8 engine into an '86 4 cyl notch and stumbled onto you here. Picked up both about a month ago and really anxious to get my parts list together so I can get started collecting all the parts. Here's what my plan is so far...
Freshen the engine, port the heads, change to some "lopey" but still streetable cams, 96-98 ported cobra intake, long tubes and full exhaust, T56 and 3.73 or 4.10 gears. When finished I'd like a quick street car with a/c, cruise, etc that is reliable enough to drive anywhere in relative comfort with reasonable gas mileage.
It seems like the smartest move would be to get a 96-04 V8 parts car,(saw a fox with a 96 dash and seats online..pretty cool) for most of the mechanical pieces. What concerns me is the electrical side of the swap, I'm a toolmaker by trade...not an electrician.
Looking forward to learning from your expierences so feel free to chime in!
Freshen the engine, port the heads, change to some "lopey" but still streetable cams, 96-98 ported cobra intake, long tubes and full exhaust, T56 and 3.73 or 4.10 gears. When finished I'd like a quick street car with a/c, cruise, etc that is reliable enough to drive anywhere in relative comfort with reasonable gas mileage.
It seems like the smartest move would be to get a 96-04 V8 parts car,(saw a fox with a 96 dash and seats online..pretty cool) for most of the mechanical pieces. What concerns me is the electrical side of the swap, I'm a toolmaker by trade...not an electrician.
Looking forward to learning from your expierences so feel free to chime in!
