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			 Alright, I'm looking into buying a mustang just to waste my time on (and money).  This will be my first project car.  I have a couple of friends that will do the work I can't do for fairly cheap.   
		
	
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
	
	I'm thinking I can find a 4 banger fairly cheap. So now I need some advise from the pros. What size engine would you guys suggest? 351? I can grab one out of a local junk yard right? What type of vehicle should I get it out of? I know these are a lot of newbie questions, but I do appreciate whatever help I get.  | 
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			 a 351 windsor engine is probably one of the easier swaps with good results from the increased displacement and swap components. a 4 cyl.  mustang is a good way to start since they are plentiful and cheap, if you want something more more rigid and lighter a notchback mustang (with trunk) is great for drag racing and the frame twists less than a hatch, a convertible is not the best choice for a drag car, but is great to cruise around in the sun with although the chassis would need to be beefed up especially with more horsepower.  
		
	
		
		
		
		
		
		
			I'm putting a 400 modified in my '85 LX, which is a weird and harder swap, although so far it's been VERY cheap - but i don't have it all together yet. Another fun project is a 460 into a mustang, although easier than a 400 351m, it can be cheap if done correctly. Finding used 302 engines is another option since they are readily available and stock parts can be used for a swap. Have fun! 
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	2005 Suzuki Hayabusa GSX1300-R 1980 Ford Thunderbird - 255 V8 ported heads, 5.0L ported stock headers, O.R. H-pipe and Flowmaster 2-chambers, dual roller timing chain hi-po Mack Truck hood emblem   1985 Mustang GT 5.0L T5, F-303, GT40p, headers, off-road h, flowmasters, MSD stuff, etc. Sold 02/06/04 ![]() 1989 Mustang GT ET: 13.304@102.29 mph (5-24-03) Sold - 1998 Mustang Cobra coupe, 1/4 mile - street tires: 13.843@103.41 (bone stock)  | 
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			 Yeah the 5.0 is fairly easy to find. Hell, I have an extra one right now. They one in my stang was bought for $500. Good, low-mileage motor cheap. Just like 84lx89gt said, parts a aplenty. 
		
	
		
		
		
		
		
		
			
		
		
		
		
		
		
	
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