302 swapped Merkur Xr4ti...first startup with open headers

[V8ERMANN]

haha needs exhaust, ive wanted to do this swap forever, can you use fox body 5.0 motor mounts and headers?

[turboplz]

@V8ERMANN Yup, the motor mounts were fox body mounts and they were attached to the crossmember. I sold the block with the mounts unfortunately so I can't snap any pics for you. The headers are unequal length BBK shorty headers and fit perfectly, some people have been able to use equal length, but long tubes are out of the question as the motor sits up too high.

[mastaajbomb]

haha that cam is too aggressive you really like that hard of a rumble? idk if i like that but i bet it hauls balls.

[turboplz]

@mastaajbomb Unfortunately I had to abonden this build and part the car out :( It basically came down to me and my wife arguing about every little thing with the car, lol. I've still got my 87 Xr with the 2.3 turbo, that one is definitely much faster than this one with just a few mods done!

[akdster]

DAMN sounds tight. I am stoked for the in car drive video!! Awesome work!

[MrRoboto305]

First comment bitches!! Omg, I now actually get to see what you look like before I come over there to buy those rims from you....scary. lol