4cyl to v8 converion

[BlazinEagle]

What all has to be done? I am picking up a clean ex4cyl fox on Monday. The motor is out of it already. I want the simplest way possible. Thanks in advance.
-Rodney

[CNTLOSE]

If you want to go EFI the best way is to find a complete doner V8 car and switch everything over piece by piece.

[BlazinEagle]

I can do that, but what all do I have to switch over? I know wiring and computer, but how about suspension or gas tank? I am trying to make this as fast as possible.

[CNTLOSE]

I can do that, but what all do I have to switch over? I know wiring and computer, but how about suspension or gas tank? I am trying to make this as fast as possible.

The suspension you can leave but you would be better off putting the V8 suspension on if it is going to be a daily driver. If your going to drag the car a lot of guys leave the 4 banger springs in. Also you will want to change the front brakes to the larger V8 ones. You will also want to change the complete rearend. 4 bangers come with a 7.5 and the V8 cars come with the stronger 8.8. Gas tank is the same but I am not positive on the pump size being the same. I always upgrade the pump when I drop the tank.

[Gearhead]

What all has to be done? I am picking up a clean ex4cyl fox on Monday. The motor is out of it already. I want the simplest way possible. Thanks in advance.
-Rodney

This thread should help somewhat:

http://forums.corral.net/forums/showthread.php?t=795562

[RACEME]

Mike Bell has also done several of these. Do a search on rscoupe and read a few of his comments about matching the wiring harnesses for the year of the cars.