Opinions on a Foxinator

[Sicarius428]

Hello,
Recently my Ujoint let loose on my driveshaft. One of the caps is MIA and well... Not sure how but my TKO600 case is cracked pretty good and I am an unhappy camper. I am at a crossroads and was debating by either buying another TKO which will run me about 3k when everything is said and done or going for a terminator drivetrain. According to California, as long as I swap all the smog equipment and it doesn't throw any codes, I can legally register(go to the REF of course) it which is the game plan if I go through with this. I have always loved the termi and the fox but don't have the space for both... Think I should run with it? Opinions, suggestions and criticism is welcome. I understand that I can probably build a fairly stout motor for less but I already have the IRS in the back and I have an afinity for the unusual or neat... supercharged 4.6 does fit the bill there... ideas?
Kevin

 

[Mustang5L5]

If you can do it...then do it. I would love to swap one ir a new 5.0 into my fox

 

[tannerc91gt]

it makes for a kick ass car when complete but from everything ive seen it isnt an easy road, and it can be pretty pricey (hell, its no more than many guys spend on their foxes anyways really) i will give an example that is one of my favorite foxes:

1993 Mustang Cobra Terminator Engine - Modified Mustangs & Fords Magazine

 

[Shaolin Crane]

foxinator is taken thats my friends car

 

[90lxcoupe]

do it

 

[1990Coupe]

Go for it - mind you its going to cost ALOT more then 3k for a terminator swap. try in the 8k range for everything. Trust me i have been pricing it all out for years lol

 

[1987LXragtop]

Love that 93 Cobra. I go back to issue every so often because i really like the paint work.
You may have to come up with a different name..maybe Termifox if that already isnt taken.

 

[1990Coupe]

that car is for sale again.... like 25k

 

[SVT32VDOHC]

The best part of the 93 Cobra in the link is the rear seat and quarter trim panels. I believe he fit the 94+ stuff in there with the Mach 460 and retain the fold down back seat.

And yeah, 3K won't get you a Termi motor and it will barely get you the trans. 6spds from D & D Performance are over 3K now, unfortunately. This swap will cost you at least 8-10 grand. I see Termi's at auction all the time. They bring 6,500 if they are absoultely killed all over, which raises question if all the parts will still be good. If you want everything to be good, then most likely the car is repairable and you'll be spending 10-13K.

 

[Kdubslugga]

My cousin had the 93 MYSTIC Cobra. He bought if off Aaron Stiles, kept it a year and sold it to some guy in Washington state for the same price he bought it for 25k. I believe my cousin said the guy in Washington was selling it not sure how much though. That car got so much attention it was rediculous. It didnt win best of show at the Summit Mustang show, they gave it to a 67 Shelby gt500. Those guys ruin everything.

 

[1987LXragtop]

Those guys with their 40 year old rare expensive classics. Bastards. I curse their awesomeness

 

[Sicarius428]

Well I have a lead on a wrecked 03 cobra for 7500(still driveable)... My motor is tired as it is... rear main leaking and the normal 140k shortblock issues... The cobra has almost 100k on it which is my only consern. 4.6s are stout... especially the cobra shortblock so that is reassuring. All the cool names are taken so if I run with this idea, I might dubb this one Cox... Cobra+fox... bet nobody has taken that yet. lol. Decisions decisions. I figure I would swap the complete interior. How did people doo the door panels? I saw some pics of some sn95 dashes but the door handles look like they interfere... Is is possible to trim the sn95 door panel to fit the fox? The mechanical aspect doesn't have me worried but the wiring seems like a nightmare to blend the two which is why I would probably swap the complete dash and whatnot. How does the steering column line up? Would I have to cut my firewall up to get the right angle... On a plus side.. changing plugs will finally be cake.
Kevin

 

[Sicarius428]

Hrm... wonder how he got the 2003 cobra wheels to fit with the IRS... I have trouble with the 24mm offset 17x8 2000 gt wheels...
Kevin

 

[1987LXragtop]

Dont call it cox. whatever you do...not cox

 

[GroverDill]

Maybe it's just me but I am over the whole 03/04 motor in a Fox. Keep the pushrods, make more power much cheaper.

 

[Sicarius428]

Could be cheaper... definately simpler. But to break the 400hp mark NA is pretty hard... even for a stroker AND pass smog. Not arguing with you... just trying to convince myself actually. Say the transmission in my case costs 3k... Cost of this cobra minus 3k leaves me honestly enough to get a built shortblock with some change. I can probably part out a few things from the cobra to actually bring the actual cost down a bit. I already have IRS which usually fetches about 1k for example... Still trying to convince myself as you can see. lol
Kevin

 

[GroverDill]

Just get a replacement trans case.

Just about any 351 based set up will make over 400 rwhp and with the right cam can pass smog.

 

[85_SS_302_Coupe]

Some day, i WILL have either a Terminator 4.6 in my coupe or a new 5.0 in my coupe. One of the two. It'll be backed by a Viper T56 and a heavily built IRS with a Griggs double A arm front suspension.

 

[S&B]

Cox LOL

everyone is going to say Hey Look at that "cox"


or that guy must love sucking Cox


stick to building a sick car and who cares about the name

 

[Sicarius428]

Does anybody know of a place that will fix my TKO? I guess I should do that for cost sake...
True about the 351 setup... I don't think I will pass the visual here in CA... which also means I have to find a 351 block from a car and not a truck that is newer than 90 in order to take it to the REF.
Thats what I say but I was getting schooled on apparently copywrited names. lol
Kevin