Unlike Bigfoot, BBF and 5-speed DO exist!

[KAILUAZ]

Do you have any pics of the header/clutch cable and k-member clearance problems you ran into?

 

[SmockDoiley]

I had to massage the driver side header for the clutch cable and then I wrapped the cable with a spark plug heat resistant boot where it passed by the header. I'll get some pics for you.

 

[racerx69]

good pics love the detail do u have any more pics of prodject and any part numbers or were to by the parts

 

[SmockDoiley]

I'm throwing in some more pics of the headers and clearances so let me know if that helps at all.

 

[SmockDoiley]

Also, some pics of the driveshaft loop installed and done. Note the spacers they provide in the kit to make up for the gaps created by the uneven floor pan.


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[SmockDoiley]

This is the original transmission crossmember being used with the big block and TKO600 5-speed. The bolts are slightly farther back, but there is still some room left over in the slots. There are two positions on the K-member and I used the forward slots on the engine mount brackets. I'm not sure the engine would clear the firewall if I used the rearward slot on the mount brackets.

 

[KAILUAZ]

Sweet, much thanks for the pics!!

 

[SmockDoiley]

I have to admit, if I had done this before I would have used a hydraulic clutch setup because then you can use a standard toploader bellhousing instead of getting a special one that allows the use of a clutch cable. Also, a hydro setup would mount behind the fork so clearance wouldnt be an issue with the headers. I'd suggest a hydraulic clutch over the cable. With the price of the aftermarket clutch cable I'm sure the hydraulic setup would have cost the same, maybe even cheaper because you could get a cheaper bellhousing.

 

[KAILUAZ]

Which bell housing and hydro setup would you have gone with?

 

[SmockDoiley]

Actually, I've been looking and I can't find any hydro setups for these cars. I'm actually surprised. I did find a site where Cobra kit car guys who use fox body clutch setups convert to hydraulic but it requires fabbing up the under dash linkage.

 

[NX281GT]

This thread delivers

 

[Black1987Stang]

Very very nice....what cam did you go with?

Get up some vids when you're all done too

 

[SmockDoiley]

Are the pics still working for you all? They don't show when I look at the thread. Also, sorry I havent posted anything lately. I've been busy finishing up this exhaust. Its all mocked up, and I've been finishing the welding. I'll have it all done this weekend.
I've also ordered and received the battle box kit, and I'll be showing that installation also. Can anyone recommend a good image hosting site?

 

[SmockDoiley]

The cam I'm running is a Comp hydraulic, 230/236, .562/.565, 110 lobe sep.

 

[KAILUAZ]

Good thing I save your pics to my computer

I use Photobucket for all my online photos & videos, its free, lots of space, and its easy to use.

 

[3-0-II]

Holy ASS this is sweet. I've always wanted to see a BBF in a fox, and man, this is the way to do it

Great project and writeup

 

[ExplodingGopher]

Nice job smock, i'll probably redo mine down the road into a 6 speed, all my cars are manual except the fox now, but its still fun and one of the fastest N/A cars in my area

 

[KAILUAZ]

Any updates??

 

[BigBakaJ]

460 5 speed

Hi, I'm new to this. I'm woundering where you got you 460 bellhousing and adaptor for the 5 speed. Thank you.

 

[redknight290]

any updates for us? this is definitely a worthwhile thread