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DVSIKSTANG01
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I have a 1990 LX stang(4cyl) and a 1989 GT 5.0 that has body damage. I am going to put the engine,tranny & rear end from the 89' into the 90' and am wondering if anyone has any advice on anything that I'll need to modify for this to work.

[ September 16, 2003, 02:24 PM: Message edited by: DVSIKSTANG01 ]

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It won't be smog legal. You'll need the motor from a 90 or newer car to put in it. If you plan on doing this you may as well do it the right way the first time. [patriot]

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the motor is temporary, I am going to put the streetfighter motor in as soon as possible, the tranny and rear end are in great condition so the motor is a quik fix to get on the road. I need more info on stability issues for the LX body with the 5.0 motor.

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you are going to need motor mounts, new front springs tranny rear end, i think the front sway bar is different, I don't know the complete list but I'm sure someone will post it soon. Don't take too long before you get that streetfighter [patriot]

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i am in the process of doing the same thing, things you need: motor, kmember, spindles(for decent brakes) sway bar, tranny, crossmember, rear end, if you gonna drag this car i reccomend to keep the 4 cyl front springs...you are also gonna need the computer & wiring from the 5.0. also the fan because the 4 cyl fan is a big ol thing and might get in the way, not sure if it will clear..and a radiator....there is a lot of parts you can upgrade to if the $$ aint a issue...might as well build it right...i will start taking pictures and build a website on the step by step process.
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If your still interested in dropping a sb in a four banger fox I have an exact parts list on whats needed for this swap . Its about 7 pages long. If your intrested e-mail me your e-address.
http://www.californiafords.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=1;t=013115

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