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Old 03-05-2003, 04:38 PM   #1
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Default im looking to buy a 1986 -1990 stang

hey im thinking about buying a 1986-1990 mustang 4 banger if i get one how will the car handle a 302 or 351 engine ?
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Old 03-05-2003, 06:28 PM   #2
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The car will handle it just fine. Alot of parts have to be changed though.

Motor mounts
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Rear end is a 7.5 you will have to upgrade to a 8.8
etc...

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Old 03-05-2003, 07:28 PM   #3
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ok thanks i thought it would handle it ok just what im worried about is if i punch the throttle is it gonna twist the chasis from all that power ?
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Old 03-06-2003, 02:06 AM   #4
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If i were you i'd just buy a 5.0L LX.

The 2.3L's are fairly simple to swap an engine into, but there's alot of tedious tasks you have to do, plus you have to get the exhaust hangers, 2+ core radiator (instead of stock 1 core), the rearend is the weak 7.5", the springs are softer (good or bad depending on what racing/driving you're into) with no rear sway bar, smaller brakes you would seriously want to upgrade, you'd also need to put in a new trans since the A4LD and 4 cylinder T5 manual are weak, plus rewiring depending on if you're installing an EFI engine or carbureted engine.

A 5.0L LX is cheaper than a GT and already is engineered for a V8, all you have to do is improve on what you want.

Basically for the cost of changing a 2.3L over, you will probably exceed the cost of 5.0L project car ready to modify, plus all the time you put into it, unless you have a parts car available.

Just something to think about, good luck on your project.
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Old 03-06-2003, 12:24 PM   #5
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ok thanks 84LX89GT i'll think about buying a 5.0 LX instead of a four banger then all i have to do is modify whats there not upgrade everything then modify
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