5.0 engine

**PSPstang** · 02-17-2009, 08:02 PM

I wanted to share some pics of my 1991 Florida Highway Patrol notchback i have been working on for the past few months.

removed the cobra motor that was in it, and put in a stock low mile 5.0,new clutch,stock exhaust and detailed/powedrcoated everything.

Unfortunately, i will not be finishing the car, as someone wanted it a lot worse than me and made me an offer i couldn't refuse.

It still needs the exterior finished and is going to be fully restored to an inservice FHP car. I had all the equipment and that was included.
Its getting shipped to CT

**scott5** · 02-17-2009, 08:04 PM

nice, you sure do love those cars bud

**PSPstang** · 02-17-2009, 08:07 PM

Originally Posted by scott5

nice, you sure do love those cars bud

If it was done today in this crappy market it'd be worth 12-13K and i sold it for more than what i got for that calypso green lx over the summer

all it takes is the right person.

**scott5** · 02-17-2009, 08:10 PM

Originally Posted by PSPstang

If it was done today in this crappy market it'd be worth 12-13K and i sold it for more than what i got for that calypso green lx over the summer

all it takes is the right person.

yea i always see those going for big money..

**PSPstang** · 02-17-2009, 08:10 PM

how it used to look and how it will look finished.

**scott5** · 02-17-2009, 08:12 PM

how exactly do you go about finding the misc radio equip and such? i would think it would not be for sale due to hit being police? And what kind of upgrades did these have back in the day?

**PSPstang** · 02-17-2009, 08:21 PM

finding all the correct equipment is the hard and fun part, and its out there if you know the places to look.
took me over a year to locate all the correct stuff.

Its more of something you drive to shows and thats about it.
I drive mine with the decals and lightbar covered to cruises and shows thats about it. nothing i drive on a regular basis.

they had beefed up cooling system,electrical system,upper control arms,tranny coolers, braced floors, calibrated speedos, reinforced seat backs,etc

**TJH64** · 02-17-2009, 08:27 PM

Looks good. That the motor you bought from me?
TJ

**scott5** · 02-17-2009, 08:29 PM

Originally Posted by PSPstang

finding all the correct equipment is the hard and fun part, and its out there if you know the places to look.
took me over a year to locate all the correct stuff.

Its more of something you drive to shows and thats about it.
I drive mine with the decals and lightbar covered to cruises and shows thats about it. nothing i drive on a regular basis.

they had beefed up cooling system,electrical system,upper control arms,tranny coolers, braced floors, calibrated speedos, reinforced seat backs,etc

That sounds like a fun treasure quest.. lol... Sounds awesome. good luck with the next cause i know you will have another soon enough. haha

**1994cobra** · 02-17-2009, 08:48 PM

The tube of grease just sets the whole thing off nicely.

**John4cam** · 02-17-2009, 08:55 PM

Nice! I love the HP cars.

**PSPstang** · 02-17-2009, 10:00 PM

Originally Posted by TJH64

Looks good. That the motor you bought from me?
TJ

yes sir. haven't fired it up yet!

**1Badbird** · 02-17-2009, 10:07 PM

Looks like you were doing a great job with it. Hopefully the new owner keeps up the great work.

**TJH64** · 02-17-2009, 10:15 PM

Originally Posted by PSPstang

yes sir. haven't fired it up yet!

What all did you end up doing to it? It's obvious you put a lot of elbow grease into it. It really looks good.

**PSPstang** · 02-17-2009, 10:25 PM

new water pump,new timing chain, painted block,throttle body,iac sensor.
switched 87-93 intakes on it and 87-93 timing cover.

everything got powdercoated. all bolts,nuts etc detailed also.

new 3 core rad,fan clutch,fms blue hose. mostly all new motor sensors.