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Posted by lxhatch5.0 (Member # 6319) on :
 
Just wondering If anyone has done It before or múltiple times like the whole engine tranny fuel lines fuel tank harness computer mass air complete gaugues connectedI have a few questions to ask. Bc the 85 are full on carburated cars and It can be a hassle any input? Thanks
 
Posted by warhorse58gt (Member # 7702) on :
 
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Originally posted by lxhatch5.0:
Just wondering If anyone has done It before or múltiple times like the whole engine tranny fuel lines fuel tank harness computer mass air complete gaugues connectedI have a few questions to ask. Bc the 85 are full on carburated cars and It can be a hassle any input? Thanks
OK if I'm readin this correct. You want to know if a 87-93 will swap straight into a 85? Yes you can use it all. Everything dash, tank the works.
 
Posted by lxhatch5.0 (Member # 6319) on :
 
I know It will Bolt up. I already have the full swapp I just need to chase down a few gremlins.

For example My gaugues dont work. I dont have them connected guess u have to splice the harness and wire the gaugues a certain way?

And I have a battery drain If I leave the battery posts conected It will drain the battery.


Im trying to get that done up and have her running legit.
 
Posted by CHP2981 (Member # 9240) on :
 
I've done it about 20 years ago but like said everything fuel lines, dash, rear end everything. I had a t-boned 88 and parked it next to an 84. The only thing I can remember was that a 1/2 inch gap between the windshield and dash. It took a couple weeks with a few hours a day and trial and error. 21 and didn't know much about mustangs.
 
Posted by 97cobra209 (Member # 11376) on :
 
Should've bought a 87-93 and saved yourself all that work! Why not leave the dash as is? And just do the efi conversion
 
Posted by LXjames (Member # 10791) on :
 
You need stuff from an 86 gt
 
Posted by lxhatch5.0 (Member # 6319) on :
 
It has the 85 dash in It I dnt want the 87-93 dash in a four eye. Ive owned a few coupes and a few lx's all 87-93 Im done with that look for now.

If anyone has done the conversión and has gotten the dash to work lmk I need to figure It how to do It.

The hardest part is done car runs exept no gaugues work. I just dont want to splice wires with out knowing what goes where.
 
Posted by DSGMach1 (Member # 6177) on :
 
then I believe your best bet is an 86 dash like said above. I'd check on foureyedpride.com, I've seen that conversion thread by v8only and it breaks down the process very well. goodluck
 
Posted by warhorse58gt (Member # 7702) on :
 
You could always use after market gauges.. I still have my stock dash, just all autometer gauges.
 
Posted by lxhatch5.0 (Member # 6319) on :
 
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Originally posted by DSGMach1:
then I believe your best bet is an 86 dash like said above. I'd check on foureyedpride.com, I've seen that conversion thread by v8only and it breaks down the process very well. goodluck
Rite on DSG ill look into that.

How much did you pay for your Autometer gaugues Warhorse
 
Posted by LXjames (Member # 10791) on :
 
Just get a 86 body harness. Plug n play all 4 eyes
 
Posted by 94 fobra (Member # 8867) on :
 
My cousin has done a few ill ask him today how he did it but im pretty sure he use the 87-93 harness under the dash too...

[ 2013-04-07, 07:41 AM: Message edited by: 94 fobra ]
 
Posted by warhorse58gt (Member # 7702) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by lxhatch5.0:
quote:
Originally posted by DSGMach1:
then I believe your best bet is an 86 dash like said above. I'd check on foureyedpride.com, I've seen that conversion thread by v8only and it breaks down the process very well. goodluck
Rite on DSG ill look into that.

How much did you pay for your Autometer gaugues Warhorse
A lot. I bought all my brand new. I got a Mc-machine billet face plate with full assortment of autometer gauges..
 
Posted by 86hatch (Member # 11615) on :
 
I have a computer harness from an 86 that I'm willing to sell. Pm me if intrested.
 
Posted by lxhatch5.0 (Member # 6319) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by 94 fobra:
My cousin has done a few ill ask him today how he did it but im pretty sure he use the 87-93 harness under the dash too...
94 Fobra I have the 89-93 harness in there already. If someone can hook up my gagues as a side job PM me. Cars already mass air I dnt want a speed density harness thanks. [burnout] [burnout]
 
Posted by ECOboostin (Member # 4347) on :
 
warhorse58gt do you have pics of the dash?
 




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