83 Mercury Zephyr z7 project
11/1/10, 07:14 AM
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It was just an additional styling feature for the Mercury Zephyr models in an attempt to make it look more distinguished from the Ford Fairmont models. Louvered fender grilles were also used on 1977-79 Thunderbirds and Lincoln Continental Mark V's...
11/1/10, 07:30 AM
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I see the FAST's EZ efi controller will control their XIM coil pack controller for a Modular motor. A 5.4 2v or 3 v takes the same set up. That would be nice. It just gets a bit expenisve consider about $2500 in efi electronics. It cant handle boost or Nitrous but I am not after that in this car.
11/1/10, 03:03 PM
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This is what I am thinking at this point, and this will probably change alot. I guess I am using this more as a sound off to try to come to my final decision.
I been doing alot of looking at doing th 460/tko600 swap. I did find a nice hydraulic roller cam for the 2500 to 6000 rpm range. That might be a bit more then I want but it would be fun.
If funds were no object, and I could do what I really wanted , I would build a 5.4 dohc with a custom intake and 6 speed. with the FAST ecm and modular racing front mount distributor for control. I would do the griggs gr40 suspension, baer brakes and leather interior and a few other things and cut my own wheels. But I figure on paper that is about $68,000 and The car is worth about $2500 . I need to win the lottery
I been doing alot of looking at doing th 460/tko600 swap. I did find a nice hydraulic roller cam for the 2500 to 6000 rpm range. That might be a bit more then I want but it would be fun.
If funds were no object, and I could do what I really wanted , I would build a 5.4 dohc with a custom intake and 6 speed. with the FAST ecm and modular racing front mount distributor for control. I would do the griggs gr40 suspension, baer brakes and leather interior and a few other things and cut my own wheels. But I figure on paper that is about $68,000 and The car is worth about $2500 . I need to win the lottery
11/1/10, 03:19 PM
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11/1/10, 04:06 PM
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I am curious about the sensors requied. I know one has to use some GM sensors but I am not sure what ones, I know the ez retero is like 900 and some change and the xim is like 800 or so, so that is 1700 and the snesors , I rounded up to 2500 so i probably have cushion.
11/6/10, 03:05 PM
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I think trick flow if I go this route. The thing is trying to find an intake manifold, I did see adaptors for using a 4.6 intake. Then brings up headers.
11/6/10, 03:17 PM
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I just heard Edelbrock sold out to another company, so we all know the quality will be garbage made in china crap. It sickens me to hear of another company getting bought out for it's name. We have seen too many good companies go down this route.
11/7/10, 04:10 AM
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checked into the new 5.0 coyote engine. I can get one with the control pack and alternator kit for about $8,000.00. This was from jeg's. 412 horsepower and 26mpg+ This might not be a bad combo. I think right now I am leaning this way, but it could change. Eventually I will figure out what way i want to go. It is all just so much money.
11/8/10, 04:26 PM
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I have been doing more research on the coyote 5.0 and I am about 80 percent convinced on this engine. I would like to know what the exhaust flanges are like to make headers. I think we have a winner possibly
11/8/10, 10:24 PM
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That would be interesting. There's a project Fox on another forum that is building a Fox Mustang with a Coyote 5.0 crate motor. IIRC, the headers are going to be custom made. Also have to figure out how to adapt a power steering pump for the front accessory drive if the car will retain power steering. Not sure about how the brake (hydroboost?) setup differs with this one either. Kind of tough with so many viable choices, huh? As long as it's a Ford engine in a Ford and not a SBC/LSx under that hood, it should be good. 
11/9/10, 01:04 PM
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well, since you mentioned it, I also have a 2010 camaro ss with every option and I considered putting a 6.2 in this zephyr. But I also like the idea of keeping my ford all ford and my chevy all chevy.
I have decided to go ahead and use the 5.0 coyote. This is the final decision. I am going to go with a 6 speed manual, and 8.8 rear with 3.73 gears. I am going with Baer brakes so I have to run 17 or larger wheels which is ok because i have a set of blanks that are 18 by 8.5 inch for front and 20 by 8.5 inch for the rear that will work. I will machine my own design. That is the part I am not a fan of doing on this car because I think 15 inch would look more at home but we do what we must. I will be purchasing the aeromotive tank and etc kit and I think the maximum motorsport suspension. This thing should be a sweet simple bolt together car. The car is also going to get repainted and some light interior work. I have a team hired for helping so I can get it done in a hurry. I am going to gether parts for the next couple of months and then start the physical part. I will post as parts come in and as work progresses. I also have a mustang II build going so I have my hands full.
I have decided to go ahead and use the 5.0 coyote. This is the final decision. I am going to go with a 6 speed manual, and 8.8 rear with 3.73 gears. I am going with Baer brakes so I have to run 17 or larger wheels which is ok because i have a set of blanks that are 18 by 8.5 inch for front and 20 by 8.5 inch for the rear that will work. I will machine my own design. That is the part I am not a fan of doing on this car because I think 15 inch would look more at home but we do what we must. I will be purchasing the aeromotive tank and etc kit and I think the maximum motorsport suspension. This thing should be a sweet simple bolt together car. The car is also going to get repainted and some light interior work. I have a team hired for helping so I can get it done in a hurry. I am going to gether parts for the next couple of months and then start the physical part. I will post as parts come in and as work progresses. I also have a mustang II build going so I have my hands full.
1/5/11, 02:42 PM
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It looks like I am going to be able to do this project for $35,000.00 usd. I am starting to order the parts for this project and hopefully will have all the parts in the next 3 weeks. Or at least what I can think of at the moment. I am using the new 5.0 as it looks to fit nice in the engine bay and I think I am going with the 700 ft lb Hurst/Tremec 6 speed. I also am deciding on the suspension. I think 35 will do this but I am allowing $40,000 for it. So get ready, fasten your saftey belts and hang on for what should be a really cool streetable, decent performance, good handling ride. woot
1/6/11, 09:02 PM
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It looks like I am going to be able to do this project for $35,000.00 usd. I am starting to order the parts for this project and hopefully will have all the parts in the next 3 weeks. Or at least what I can think of at the moment. I am using the new 5.0 as it looks to fit nice in the engine bay and I think I am going with the 700 ft lb Hurst/Tremec 6 speed. I also am deciding on the suspension. I think 35 will do this but I am allowing $40,000 for it. So get ready, fasten your saftey belts and hang on for what should be a really cool streetable, decent performance, good handling ride. woot
1/7/11, 01:09 PM
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I talked with American Powertrain today about buying a transmission package from them. They are working on a package of the clutch, pressure plate throwout bearing, bell housing, transmission and etc. The TKO 600 5 speed transmission looks to be an easier more simple install so I might be changing to that. I dont think it is going to matter that much overall for what my intentions are for this car. I do know I just want the car built durable and reliable and of course the rest as I have stated before. I have been looking at wheels alot and brakes and I am nto sure what I am going with yet but I am leaning towards the american racing shelby argent color 5 spokes as a possiblitiy and I am sure I will go with baer brakes, just not sure which series.