newbie with a 5.8 conversion

[Addict2n20]

Putting my old lightning motor in my 85 2dr what do i need to get as far as accesory bracket to convert from the 5.0 to the 5.8 and does anyone have these items for sale? Thanks in advance

[mrltd]

Since a 5.8 came stock in panthers,(mainly police cars) just find the brackets in a JY. Someone might have them FS here.

That 85 should move with that motor in it....

[DuceAnAHalf]

the PS and alt. bracket from the 5.0 Panthers and the 5.8 Panthers are the same. I have my 351 using the original 5.0 brackets. All the 5.8 cars from the junk yard have the same bracket.

[DuceAnAHalf]

The only things unique you will need are. Oil pan. exhaust, either new down pipes or different headers, Intake, the Lightning FI intake will not clear the hood If you stay FI you need a 351 lower and any upper. the Distributor is 351W specific.

[mrltd]

Get an underdrive pulley!

[Addict2n20]

I have shaved an inch off of between the upper and lower plenum It is my old lightning shortblock with a mild roller cam about the equiv to the e303 i have fully ported gt40x heads a fully ported lower 24lb injectors cl mass air meter. Im ordering a 4r70w for it i gotta precisoin industries convertor 150 shot of nitrous and getting the 9 inch fitted for it i was thinking on the spray it would be approx 550ish at the crank im goin for the 11s with it im lookin for a computer and harness out of a 94-95 stang so i can control the trans with a chip. Im hoping that i can use the factory sppedo with that for i believe that there is a hole for the speedo gear/vss thanks for the info tell me what you guys think

[mrltd]

WOW! Sounds like a quick setup for sure!

[Addict2n20]

fill me in what are panthers noob here

[Grand Marquis GT]

Panthers are 79-up crown vic, grand marquis, towncar...

Sounds like a great setup!

Also, I am going thru a fun time with the speedo on my car, (I have an 84) and I had to order a custom speedo cable for my autometer speedo

[DuceAnAHalf]

fill me in what are panthers noob here

Panther is the name of the platform that the Crown Victoria, Grand Marquis, Lincoln Town Car, and the Mercury Marauder are built on.

[gadget73]

That thing ought to friggin haul!

[Addict2n20]

That thing ought to friggin haul!

thats the plan do these car have any problems hookin? i was just gonna put a 235 60 mickey darg radial on it

[Mercracer]

thats the plan do these car have any problems hookin? i was just gonna put a 235 60 mickey darg radial on it

Go right to a 265/60.........

[DuceAnAHalf]

<----- 325/50R15

[Mercracer]

<----- 325/50R15

Mego Wido Rimos..........