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Converting my v8 5.0L 302 into a HO

Hey Guys,

 I would like to know on what I would need to switch my engine from a stock to a HO.  I'm also looking to see the price of it because I need to know how much I gotta save.  I would be also switching it from Automatic to a T-5 manual, and this is for a Mercury Cougar LS 1986
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Converting my v8 5.0L 302 into a HO

Reply #1 –
http://www.coolcats.net/tech/advanced/ho_conversion.html
 
Look through the rest of Eric's site, answers a lot of FAQ's.
 
Like $500-$600 worth of parts depending on what you can find. I found a set of E7 heads for $50. But that doesnt include exhaust stuff and other odds and ends you may find you need. I spent much more than I thought I would because Ive never torn down an engine. All the gasketry adds some, new timing chain, this and that.
 
I might have spent upwards of $800 total, but it was soooooo worht it.
1987 20th Anniversary Cougar, 302 "5.0" GT-40 heads (F3ZE '93 Cobra) and TMoss Ported H.O. intake, H.O. camshaft
2.5" Duals, no cats, Flowmaster 40s, Richmond 3.73s w/ Trac-Lok, maxed out Baumann shift kit, 3000 RPM Dirty Dog non-lock TC
Aside from the Mustang crinkle headers, still looks like it's only 150 HP...
1988 Black XR7 Trick Flow top end, Tremec 3550
1988 Black XR7 Procharger P600B intercooled, Edelbrock Performer non-RPM heads, GT40 intake AOD, 13 PSI @5000 RPM. 93 octane

Converting my v8 5.0L 302 into a HO

Reply #2 –
I'll bet all of the parts needed could be had for $350.00 or less if you shop around a lot and be patient.You can pull the heads from any 5.0 fuel injected Ford pickup.They have the E-7 heads,plus,for some reason,I've seen the "pickup" heads sell cheaper than the exact same "Mustang" heads.Stock H.O cams are wicked cheap,factory headers (which work just fine,even with minor engine mods) can be had for cheap,Mustang H.O intakes are also cheap.I've seen the upper and lower go for $30.00,sometimes less.Computers are from a Speed density Stang or Mark VII.I have one of each.Start gathering parts one at a time as cheap as possible until you have everything you need,then assemble the engine.
'88 Sport--T-5,MGW shifter,Trick Flow R intake,Ed Curtis cam,Trick Flow heads,Scorpion rockers,75mm Accufab t-body,3G,mini starter,Taurus fan,BBK long tube headers,O/R H-Pipe, Flowamaster Super 44's, deep and deeper Cobra R wheels, Mass Air and 24's,8.8 with 3.73's,140 mph speedo,Mach 1 chin spoiler,SN-95 springs,CHE control arms,aluminum drive shaft and a lot more..

Converting my v8 5.0L 302 into a HO

Reply #3 –
yeah....i was all like "oh yeah ill amass the collection over a few months or so..." ended up buying everything within like 3 weeks :hick:  what can i say im a kid and im impatient!!!!
 
dammit still worth it though this things a freakin' bomb!!!!!:evilgrin:
1987 20th Anniversary Cougar, 302 "5.0" GT-40 heads (F3ZE '93 Cobra) and TMoss Ported H.O. intake, H.O. camshaft
2.5" Duals, no cats, Flowmaster 40s, Richmond 3.73s w/ Trac-Lok, maxed out Baumann shift kit, 3000 RPM Dirty Dog non-lock TC
Aside from the Mustang crinkle headers, still looks like it's only 150 HP...
1988 Black XR7 Trick Flow top end, Tremec 3550
1988 Black XR7 Procharger P600B intercooled, Edelbrock Performer non-RPM heads, GT40 intake AOD, 13 PSI @5000 RPM. 93 octane

Converting my v8 5.0L 302 into a HO

Reply #4 –
Please lose the whitewalls!!!!!!!
'88 Sport--T-5,MGW shifter,Trick Flow R intake,Ed Curtis cam,Trick Flow heads,Scorpion rockers,75mm Accufab t-body,3G,mini starter,Taurus fan,BBK long tube headers,O/R H-Pipe, Flowamaster Super 44's, deep and deeper Cobra R wheels, Mass Air and 24's,8.8 with 3.73's,140 mph speedo,Mach 1 chin spoiler,SN-95 springs,CHE control arms,aluminum drive shaft and a lot more..

Converting my v8 5.0L 302 into a HO

Reply #5 –
LOL WOW u r a very interesting one eh Vinnie? LOL LOL LOL Whitewalls is what the car original came with, why remove the classic look it was intended for?  Tsk tsk tsk.  Also thanks for the information.

I found:
E7 heads, the 60mm throttle body, HO upper and lower plenums, the HO valvecovers, 19lb/hr fuel injectors, Mark VII computer

all for 250 bucks, so I guess I just need the cam and Im doing a HO converstion to my baby.


Also if anyone can help me I need a full center consule for my cougar, its a 1986 cougar ls, even if it isn't my blue I can die it I was told because I Need to install a automatic floor shifter for temp till I find a good T-5...  I guess I would be also looking for the floor shifter and cables...
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Reply #6 –
The 20th anniversary Cougar I saw yeas ago had blackwalls on the turbine wheels.Not to say that whitewalls are "wrong",they'rejust friggin' ugly,and those are also real skinny.No offense Zonda.My car will have a few comments made as well when it's finished.

As far as the stock H.O cam,check the Corral forums.I've seen them for $10.00 and $15.00.CHEEEEEAP.IF I decide to use my E cam,I'll have an H.O cam for someone.
'88 Sport--T-5,MGW shifter,Trick Flow R intake,Ed Curtis cam,Trick Flow heads,Scorpion rockers,75mm Accufab t-body,3G,mini starter,Taurus fan,BBK long tube headers,O/R H-Pipe, Flowamaster Super 44's, deep and deeper Cobra R wheels, Mass Air and 24's,8.8 with 3.73's,140 mph speedo,Mach 1 chin spoiler,SN-95 springs,CHE control arms,aluminum drive shaft and a lot more..

Converting my v8 5.0L 302 into a HO

Reply #7 –
Yeah, HO cams do come a dime a dozen...two reasons I don't want to sell him mine...#1 I believe it to be bent, #2 when the crank snapped it f'ed the timing cover all up and the effort to try and remove it isn't worth it.
Project 3G: Grandpa Grocery Getter-'85 Crown Vic LTD 2-door, 351W with heavily ported/polished GT40 heads, heavily ported/polished Typhoon Power Plus upper & lower intake, Comp Cams 265DEH retarded 1*, FAST EZ-EFI, HD T5, 8.8" 3.73 trac lock with extra clutches, 3G alt. swap, '99 CVPI front brakes, '09 CVPI rear disc brakes, '00 CVPI booster&m/c + wilwood adj prop valve.

Parted & Gone-'88 T-bird Sport, 351W swap, ported GT40 heads

Converting my v8 5.0L 302 into a HO

Reply #8 –
HAHA I almost fell off my chair when I read vinnie's post. Youre right Crusher, he is an interesting one. LOL :D
 
OKAY vinnie I can tell you DONT like them!!! :flip:  Actually Id kinda like them gone too but in the interest of being as cheap a  as humanly possible theyre staying til they wear out. Hell if I get tired of it I might get some black spray paint...:hick:
1987 20th Anniversary Cougar, 302 "5.0" GT-40 heads (F3ZE '93 Cobra) and TMoss Ported H.O. intake, H.O. camshaft
2.5" Duals, no cats, Flowmaster 40s, Richmond 3.73s w/ Trac-Lok, maxed out Baumann shift kit, 3000 RPM Dirty Dog non-lock TC
Aside from the Mustang crinkle headers, still looks like it's only 150 HP...
1988 Black XR7 Trick Flow top end, Tremec 3550
1988 Black XR7 Procharger P600B intercooled, Edelbrock Performer non-RPM heads, GT40 intake AOD, 13 PSI @5000 RPM. 93 octane

Converting my v8 5.0L 302 into a HO

Reply #9 –
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Please lose the whitewalls!!!!!!!


+ 8,000,000,000,003:hick:
-- 05 Mustang GT-Whipplecharged !!
--87 5.0 Trick Flow Heads & Intake - Custom Cam - Many other goodies...3100Lbs...Low12's!

Converting my v8 5.0L 302 into a HO

Reply #10 –
Crusher I have basically every part you need to Convert to HO.
One 88

Converting my v8 5.0L 302 into a HO

Reply #11 –
So do I, and he's coming down to my place this weekend to pick up other parts as well.  Thanks for trying to cut my throat claude!...lol, j/k

-Don
Project 3G: Grandpa Grocery Getter-'85 Crown Vic LTD 2-door, 351W with heavily ported/polished GT40 heads, heavily ported/polished Typhoon Power Plus upper & lower intake, Comp Cams 265DEH retarded 1*, FAST EZ-EFI, HD T5, 8.8" 3.73 trac lock with extra clutches, 3G alt. swap, '99 CVPI front brakes, '09 CVPI rear disc brakes, '00 CVPI booster&m/c + wilwood adj prop valve.

Parted & Gone-'88 T-bird Sport, 351W swap, ported GT40 heads

Converting my v8 5.0L 302 into a HO

Reply #12 –
Yeah man if you shop on ebay for a little while, you can get all the parts for $300.  I got the E7s for $50 + $50 shipping, the intake for $0.99, the cam for $10, the TB for 0.99 (guy threw in a free K&N filter too), the injectors for $20, etc etc.  You can read through my thread for pics and info.

http://www.foxtbirdcougarforums.com/showthread.php?t=12639
 

Converting my v8 5.0L 302 into a HO

Reply #13 –
You guys aren't helping, I'm trying to sell my stuff to pay bills! lol
Project 3G: Grandpa Grocery Getter-'85 Crown Vic LTD 2-door, 351W with heavily ported/polished GT40 heads, heavily ported/polished Typhoon Power Plus upper & lower intake, Comp Cams 265DEH retarded 1*, FAST EZ-EFI, HD T5, 8.8" 3.73 trac lock with extra clutches, 3G alt. swap, '99 CVPI front brakes, '09 CVPI rear disc brakes, '00 CVPI booster&m/c + wilwood adj prop valve.

Parted & Gone-'88 T-bird Sport, 351W swap, ported GT40 heads