Out with the old, in with the 347 swap

[50HSN95]

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I really do think that the sn95 chassis with a small block v8 is the best thing since the 993 Porsche 911 in terms of true analog driving experience. Sure not right out of the box, but the sn95 offers more...it lets you make it your own.


That said, it’s so hard working on this damn car by myself while taking pictures with greasy/dirty ass fingers. Sorry for the lack of “how to” in all this.

Interesting comparison.

It seems like each one of these cars has a greatly differing driving experience also just within the chassis. My convertible stock drove drastically different than a coupe of the same year (1994). Essentially the same chassis, but driving a Terminator is a drastic change in driving dynamics also.

I agree on the pictures. I do the same damn thing, get going, work, work, work and get done with a project and think "crap, I forgot to take pictures!".

The changes you have made are going to continue to make the car a more unique driving experience! That is what makes this and the original Fox chassis so much fun, there is not a lot that you cannot do to it, plus it is a "bit" cheaper to mod/repair than a 911 Type 993!

That being said, that air cooled flat 6 does sound amazing!

 

[Wine Tasting]

Been awhile, but the project is finally done!!! I’ll start uploading the finished pics

Here’s the parts list:

Engine

• CHP 347e - 10.2c/r
• Scat lightweight I-beam rods
• Eagle 4340 crankshaft (0 balance)
• AFR 185 heads
• Scorpion 1.7 rockers
• Custom grind cam
• Canton 6qt oil pan (one side cutoff for sn95 clutch fork location)
• Main girdle
• TrickFlow valve covers w/ oil inlet

Drivetrain

• Ford Performance flywheel
• Romac lightweight damper
• Spec stage II clutch, pilot bearing, and throwout bearing
• Ford Performance Aluminum driveshaft
• Ford Performance 3.27 gears
• Steeds Tri-Ax short shifter

Ignition/Electrical

• MSD Distributor
• MSD Blaster Coil
• Ford Performance 9mm spark plug wires
• SVE mini-starter
• PA Performance 130amp alternator

Air

• TrickFlow Street Heat intake manifolds (upper and lower)
• TrickFlow elbow
• BBK 75mm Throttle body
• BBK 76mm MAF
• BBK cold air Intake

Exhaust

• BBK ceramic 1 5/8 headers
• Custom H-pipe with Flowmasters

Fuel

• Accel 30lb/hr injectors
• Walbro 255lph Fuel pump

Cooling

• SVE 4-core radiator
• New coolant overflow tank
• New water pump and hoses
• New 190 degree thermostat

Steering

• New steering rack
• SVE bumpsteer kit
• Offset rack bushings
• New power steering pump + lines

Suspension

• Team Z tubular k member
• Team Z tubular control arms
• Eibach coilovers
• Maximum Motorsports caster camber plates
• Eibach front and rear swaybars
• Maximum Motorsports subframe connectors

Interior

• Corbeau A4 Seats + brackets
• Rear seat delete + seatbelt delete

Exterior

• Cobra front bumper + fog lights
• Cobra headlights
• Cobra R hood

Up next

• MDL Tremec T5 manual trans
• Stifflers Tubular Trans cross member + mount
• Battery relocation to trunk (have in box)
• BBK rear tubular 4-link (have in box)
• A/C
• Paint job

 

[Wine Tasting]

Puttin the engine in...

 

[Wine Tasting]

Puttin on the accessories. Had to grind down the bottom of the EGR and the TFS elbow to clear the valve covers so no spacer needed!

 

[Wine Tasting]

Forgot to mention, was able to move the engine back about 2 inches thanks to the k-member coming with two slots to mount the engine in. Loosened up the trans mount and shifted everything back. Better weight distribution. Because of that the H-pipe didn’t fit so had to improvise to get it to the exhaust shop.

 

[Wine Tasting]

Final engine assembly

 

[Wine Tasting]

Done!!!
Fired up first time I turned it over. First tank of gas was a success. Had a bit of an oil leak from the valve cover gaskets which I had to fix, but other than that it’s been perfect.

 

[88stang88]

Very nice! I’m still trying to remind myself to snap pictures as I go. (Harder than it seems) This post makes me miss my 95 GT and the room in the engine bay compared to the behemoth 4v that give you no space in my 97. I built a very similar build on my 95 before. It is definitely fun and rewarding when it all comes together and you get to enjoy it with minimal issues. Congrats! Now where’s the burnout video?

 

[white95]

Hard fought battles lead to the sweetest victories! Great work. I’m jealous of one thing:



I simply cannot wait until I can take a “first tank of gas filled by an actual gas pump” picture!!

 

[evilcw311]

So awesome to see it back together.

But ya know what’s really awesome?!?!?

Smokey burnout vid’s!!!!!!!!! [emoji38]


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[Wine Tasting]

No burnouts just yet, but I did slap together this little project wrap up vid last night.

 

[evilcw311]

No burnouts just yet, but I did slap together this little project wrap up vid last night.

Just noticed the plate so I’ll just drop this right here...............

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[88stang88]

Awesome stuff man. She sounds great!

 

[Wine Tasting]

Awesome stuff man. She sounds great!

Thank you!! I’m gettin antsy to start building the exhaust which is going be very unique.

Going to run the four cats obviously to keep it legal, but then going to use my old Mercedes C63 resonator and mufflers. Should make for an interesting sound.

 

[Addicted]

Very exciting to see it get finished isnt it. I bet that first ride put a smile on your face. Its called perma-grin, and I hear that stuff is hard to get off . Enjoy that SN. I had a trick flow intake on my fox growing up, and boy did help her breath, bubble boy no more!

 

[evilcw311]

Thank you!! I’m gettin antsy to start building the exhaust which is going be very unique.

Going to run the four cats obviously to keep it legal, but then going to use my old Mercedes C63 resonator and mufflers. Should make for an interesting sound.

4 cats?? Is that like a weird built for Cali thing?? All the 94-95’s I’ve seen had 2 cats. I thought only the mod motor cars 96 up had 4.


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[88stang88]

4 cats?? Is that like a weird built for Cali thing?? All the 94-95’s I’ve seen had 2 cats. I thought only the mod motor cars 96 up had 4.


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yeah it’s definitely a Cali thing. My 95 GT I got while I was in Cali and it had 4 cats. Those went bye bye and so did the smog pump and company.

 

[Boostr1]

Lol, nice radiator picture...

Gigidy...

 

[Addicted]

Gigidy...

Goo