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dinomite · 03-18-2001, 03:58 PM

Ok, this might get a little long....

My dad an I are looking for an 87-93 stang with which to put a 'big' engine in (351, 400hp+) and build up for me as a daily driver, but for use as a road racer too. I was wondering, which would be cheaper/easier: to get a v8 mustang or a 4-cylinder. I know that I can get a 2.3L for much cheaper, but will it be much harder to change it over for more power/bigger engine and tranny? If I go with a v8 car to begin with, the plan would be to slap a 351 in there, and a new tranny (to handle the power), suspension, brakes and wheels. If I were to go the 2.3 route, I'd have to also get a new rear (2.3s came w/ 7.5 rears methinks), probably driveshaft?, what else? Thanks in advance!

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03-18-2001, 03:58 PM	#1
dinomite The Dude Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 1,262	4-cyl, or v8? Ok, this might get a little long.... My dad an I are looking for an 87-93 stang with which to put a 'big' engine in (351, 400hp+) and build up for me as a daily driver, but for use as a road racer too. I was wondering, which would be cheaper/easier: to get a v8 mustang or a 4-cylinder. I know that I can get a 2.3L for much cheaper, but will it be much harder to change it over for more power/bigger engine and tranny? If I go with a v8 car to begin with, the plan would be to slap a 351 in there, and a new tranny (to handle the power), suspension, brakes and wheels. If I were to go the 2.3 route, I'd have to also get a new rear (2.3s came w/ 7.5 rears methinks), probably driveshaft?, what else? Thanks in advance! ------------------ ABit KT7, T-Bird 900@1100, PAL6035-2, 256M pc133, 20gb@7200rpm, MP7040A, PC-DVD 6x, Viper V770, SB Live