BubbaDog127

IMHO, LS swaps are the easiest way to go. If I had not had this 'Cobra', I would've just done what everyone else does and drop an LS in. Maybe next time around! Ive got a few buddies interested in the LS family of engines, so taking this 5.0 and schoolin them with it will be fun You'll be the guy I'll go to with LS questions though, Ive seen your builds and they're awesome.

Actually, some guy happened to have a 302 engine cradle/tranny combo from the Laine family website that I snatched off Craigslist for $200. I've seen some homemade ones but I'm going to try to do it the easy way! But yes I'll be going the EFI direction. I see too many LS1 swaps in Camaros, Novas, pickups, you name it, so I wanted to be different and keep to my Ford knowledge (which many would say isnt much ). Arlington! I need to find some Z guys around here just in case I mess up some wiring

Hey guys! This is going to be my thread for my 5.0 swap in my 1977 280z. A little history....I picked up a 77 280z from a guy in Texas. Its not a bad car for the price. I had this crazy idea to drop a 5.0 in it, since I've got a 1995 mustang GT as a DD. I bought a 1995 GTS with a full Cobra motor in it from an auction website and parted out the rest of the car. My dad had a bunch of Z's back in the day, and I wanted to build something he would enjoy as much as I would. Please if you like any of this, let me know! I would love to keep posting some pics and hopefully get some help and help out some other guys in the same boat. Now...lets get started