fairmont build ?

[stapel7]

Has anyone seen or done a farimont build?
I have a 81 fairmont futra that im thinking about building.
Any help or ideas would be really appreciated.
thanks

[65 347]

Fairmonts are the same as mustang fox bodies. There is everything under the sun from the aftermarket for the chassis and brakes. good luck with the build.

[stapel7]

the kicker is body parts are hard to find been looking for a tail light for some time now
and a low budget build that will be a driver what would be the best way on power?
new 5.0, aluminum 4.6 2.0 out of a focus with turbos, aluminum 2.3 out of a ranger with turbos, of a ford euro 4 cyl. diesel?
thanks

[JayR]

Originally Posted by stapel7

the kicker is body parts are hard to find been looking for a tail light for some time now
and a low budget build that will be a driver what would be the best way on power?
new 5.0, aluminum 4.6 2.0 out of a focus with turbos, aluminum 2.3 out of a ranger with turbos, of a ford euro 4 cyl. diesel?
thanks

Not one of those things sounds like a budget powerplant unless you're a wiz at plumbing turbos, fabricating, programming, etc. or own your own wrecking yard. The 5.0 Coyote is completely killer but also spendy and not all that plentiful since they've only been out for a year or so. Not sure about the Coyote's overall dimensions but the 4.6 is wider than a big block Chevy so packaging will be difficult. If you're really on a budget and want something relatively modern, I wouldn't look any further than a fuel injected late 80s-early 90s 5.0 motor. Plentiful, came in many different vehicles, cheap, TONS of aftermarket support, direct bolt-in, etc.

Lat-g member FreddieCougar has a Fairmont Super Gas car so he's familiar with your plight for parts and may be of help.

[strtcar]

Originally Posted by JayR

Not one of those things sounds like a budget powerplant unless you're a wiz at plumbing turbos, fabricating, programming, etc. or own your own wrecking yard. The 5.0 Coyote is completely killer but also spendy and not all that plentiful since they've only been out for a year or so. Not sure about the Coyote's overall dimensions but the 4.6 is wider than a big block Chevy so packaging will be difficult. If you're really on a budget and want something relatively modern, I wouldn't look any further than a fuel injected late 80s-early 90s 5.0 motor. Plentiful, came in many different vehicles, cheap, TONS of aftermarket support, direct bolt-in, etc.

Lat-g member FreddieCougar has a Fairmont Super Gas car so he's familiar with your plight for parts and may be of help.

4.6 & New 5.0 are a bolt in deal for fox bodies, just need to get the right k-member.

[fastcj]

I think they work great!Have done 3 of them.I have done on with a big block for and one with my uncle with a sbc.The extra girth in the body rear seams to be a plus in my opinion.

[67XR7]

check out this fairmont at 10:03 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_oU-j...eature=related
I'll upload pics of this car so you can see. it will def. encourage you to get yours going!

[67XR7]

heres pics of the car. all the carts were parked very close to each other so this is the best i could get:

[67XR7]

this is true that if you intend to sell it the market will not be that great. BUT they are cheap and use fox body parts sooo building a nice budget car is very possible, and its different!