Poll for restomod engine choice

[Foghorn]

I dropped this on the Fox body forum b/c technically it is one…just with two more doors.

I’m building a ‘84 LTD LX. I have several parts cars lying around and not sure what I want to do.

The car is intended to be a DD.

I already have a 2003 Cobra IRS installed (pending either bolting in or welding on the rear subframe brackets).

Trans will be a 2003 Cobra T56 with a F-body tailshaft housing and shifter to move the shifter back 3” (better ergonomics).

Front suspension decision is pending. If $$$ were no object, Griggs SLA with a MM K member, but the K member depends on engine…

‘95 Mustang GT with TFS heads and a matching cam, Explorer intake and headers.

or

‘98 Cobra 4.6 DOHC with Aviator heads and the ‘98 intake cams. If this route, still have to source an intake.

I think the power of either will be about the same ( shooting for 300 at the wheels).

Whatdya think?

 

[2003RedfireVert]

I’m biased toward mod swapped fox bodies as I had one. I love the mod motor so that’s my vote.

 

[LS WUT]

Nothing sounds better than an oldschool pushrod 302. Especially with a cam.

 

[13BlackGT]

I think that I would choose the pushrod engine with TFS heads. Much more room to work on it and simplicity. And they make great power. I really like my 91 notch with 5.0 and stage1 TFS heads, cam, and intake. I also have a coyote car and if you drop your 10mm it’s gone.

 

[Mustang5L5]

I voted mod motor because the pushrod combo is essentially what I have. It runs great, but i kinda wish i went mod.

 

[5.0 Hatch]

Old school pushrod or coyote.

 

[Saleen498]

I vote mod but I would consider a 7.3

 

[98 svt]

Coyote

 

[Tob]

351W, carb'd.