Fox-Body Information?

tigger · February 17th, 2008, 04:45 AM

My google skills have been failing me guys. I recently got my hands on a 1978 Ford Fairmont, a sedan based on the Ford Fox-Body platform. I'm definitely not a Ford guy and I'm just looking for any information I can get on Fox-Bodies really, especially the '78-'93 platform. What cars came with an 8.8in, limited slip rear end, preferably with disc brakes? What would it take to put a 5 speed manual trans in this car? Stuff like that. If any of you guys can help me out, I'd appreciate it.

73GMCSprint · February 17th, 2008, 07:06 AM

I'm not a Ford guy, so I can't answer the question, but you might try some Mustang sites since you're looking for Fox-bod stuff. If nobody chimes in by tomorrow I'll pose the question on another forum and see if they know.

tigger · February 17th, 2008, 06:01 PM

That's the thing, I don't even know any good Mustang sites images/smilies/tongue.gif

. Every site I've checked hasn't had much in the way of technical information.

jayhawk · February 17th, 2008, 06:37 PM

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Originally Posted by tigger

My google skills have been failing me guys. I recently got my hands on a 1978 Ford Fairmont, a sedan based on the Ford Fox-Body platform. I'm definitely not a Ford guy and I'm just looking for any information I can get on Fox-Bodies really, especially the '78-'93 platform. What cars came with an 8.8in, limited slip rear end, preferably with disc brakes? What would it take to put a 5 speed manual trans in this car? Stuff like that. If any of you guys can help me out, I'd appreciate it.

Off the top of my head, the axle you seek would probably be in an SVO, and putting a manual into the car is much easier than you think.

tigger · February 17th, 2008, 10:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jayhawk

Off the top of my head, the axle you seek would probably be in an SVO, and putting a manual into the car is much easier than you think.

Thanks Jay, I assumed the trans would be a bolt in affair, I'm just not sure how the clutch will work out. Time to go search for a decent Ford forum ... again.

CraigB · February 18th, 2008, 04:26 PM

SVOs never came with an 8.8", it was a 7.5". What you want is a rear end from a Thunderbird Turbo Coupe or I believe a Lincoln Versailles.

To convert to a five speed, you would need a clutch pedal assembly (which will be a pain to install), the clutch cable, a flywheel, clutch, trans, etc. But this all depends on what engine you have/installed.

I used to have an '81 Fairmont wagon with a 351W, so if you have any more question I should be able to help you out or point you in the right direction.

As for good Mustang sites, try:
www.corral.net
www.allfordmustangs.com
www.stangnet.com
And a local site that I frequent: www.100mphclub.com

tigger · February 19th, 2008, 07:14 AM

Thanks Craig. I'll check out those sites. My Fairmont has a 302 and a C4, and I'd like to swap it for a later 5 speed manual, but that won't happen until this summer when I can park it and ride the Yamaha.

And if any of you want to learn everything about the Fox Mustang's chassis, here you go ...
http://www.bentleypublishers.com/gal...&galleryId=163

klutch · February 23rd, 2008, 08:27 AM

Dude, the Fairmont/Futura are awesome cars to play with. Its essentially a Mustang underneath, so nearly everything swaps over with ease. My friend just picked up a nicely restored one, and we'll be dropping in a stroker over the summer. There's a bunch of vids on Google of Fairmonts with 500 plus horsepower - they're the ultimate sleeper. I know I've gone completely ot here and offered no useful info, but I'll try to keep you posted with the build, just too tired to grab all the info now.

February 17th, 2008, 04:45 AM	#1
tigger Joined: Dec 11th, 2006 Last Online: 07:05 AM Location: Manhattan, Kansas Posts: 2,321 Car: '78 Ford, '74 Yamaha, '74 Honda Rep Power: 26	Fox-Body Information? My google skills have been failing me guys. I recently got my hands on a 1978 Ford Fairmont, a sedan based on the Ford Fox-Body platform. I'm definitely not a Ford guy and I'm just looking for any information I can get on Fox-Bodies really, especially the '78-'93 platform. What cars came with an 8.8in, limited slip rear end, preferably with disc brakes? What would it take to put a 5 speed manual trans in this car? Stuff like that. If any of you guys can help me out, I'd appreciate it.

February 17th, 2008, 06:01 PM	#3
tigger Joined: Dec 11th, 2006 Last Online: 07:05 AM Location: Manhattan, Kansas Posts: 2,321 Car: '78 Ford, '74 Yamaha, '74 Honda Rep Power: 26	That's the thing, I don't even know any good Mustang sites . Every site I've checked hasn't had much in the way of technical information.

February 18th, 2008, 04:26 PM	#6
CraigB Joined: Feb 14th, 2007 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Asbury, Missouri, USA Posts: 527 Car: 1984 Ford Mustang SVO • 1991 Ford Ranger XLT Rep Power: 12	SVOs never came with an 8.8", it was a 7.5". What you want is a rear end from a Thunderbird Turbo Coupe or I believe a Lincoln Versailles. To convert to a five speed, you would need a clutch pedal assembly (which will be a pain to install), the clutch cable, a flywheel, clutch, trans, etc. But this all depends on what engine you have/installed. I used to have an '81 Fairmont wagon with a 351W, so if you have any more question I should be able to help you out or point you in the right direction. As for good Mustang sites, try: www.corral.net www.allfordmustangs.com www.stangnet.com And a local site that I frequent: www.100mphclub.com __________________ CraigB

February 23rd, 2008, 08:27 AM	#8
klutch Courteous urinator Joined: Jan 6th, 2006 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 1,696 Car: Whatever's in the press fleet. Rep Power: 27	Dude, the Fairmont/Futura are awesome cars to play with. Its essentially a Mustang underneath, so nearly everything swaps over with ease. My friend just picked up a nicely restored one, and we'll be dropping in a stroker over the summer. There's a bunch of vids on Google of Fairmonts with 500 plus horsepower - they're the ultimate sleeper. I know I've gone completely ot here and offered no useful info, but I'll try to keep you posted with the build, just too tired to grab all the info now. __________________

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February 17th, 2008, 07:06 AM	#2
73GMCSprint Joined: Jun 20th, 2007 Last Online: 05:49 AM Location: UT, USA Posts: 418 Car: 1973 GMC Sprint, Buick 455, TH400 Rep Power: 13	I'm not a Ford guy, so I can't answer the question, but you might try some Mustang sites since you're looking for Fox-bod stuff. If nobody chimes in by tomorrow I'll pose the question on another forum and see if they know.

February 19th, 2008, 07:14 AM	#7
tigger Joined: Dec 11th, 2006 Last Online: 07:05 AM Location: Manhattan, Kansas Posts: 2,321 Car: '78 Ford, '74 Yamaha, '74 Honda Rep Power: 26	Thanks Craig. I'll check out those sites. My Fairmont has a 302 and a C4, and I'd like to swap it for a later 5 speed manual, but that won't happen until this summer when I can park it and ride the Yamaha. And if any of you want to learn everything about the Fox Mustang's chassis, here you go ... http://www.bentleypublishers.com/gal...&galleryId=163

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