YOU CAN SKIP TO THE NUMBERS TO GET TO QUESTIONS AND DISREGARD ALL THIS B.S.!
Alright I plan on posting any questions of my pre-planning stage in this same thread, for the dual-purpose of not wasting bandwidth with multiple threads, as well as making myself an archive to look back on when it's all said and done.
Introduction:
I have a 1993 LX Hatchback. It has the 2.3L motor in it, which runs horribly and I'm afraid it atleast needs new rings. I bought it knowing it was a POS, but for $200 ($50 for car, $100 for locksmith to make keys, $50 for new battery), it was a steal due to the 7-7.5 Condition of the exterior and 7.5-8 condition of the interior. Doesn't have a head unit (CD/Tape player, Radio) at all, and all speakers were in terrible condition. Had a dent in the driver's side 3/4 panel, which has almost been eclipsed by my near perfect, first-time bondo work, of which I am very proud
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Since the motor is in such bad condition, I want to convert it to a EFI V8 by buying a wrecked LX or GT 5.0. to do the complete swap (drivetrain, harnesses, suspension, brakes). I read all the FAQs I could find, but I still have a few specific questions that weren't answered by these articles.
1.) What year car(s) would make the swap the easiest? I had heard that the 91-93 are the best, but I'm not sure. What makes these cars the best for this swap?
2.) I want to upgrade the mounts. There are 2 motor mounts and 1 tranny mount, right? And what is a good brand of these? I've seen a few in magazine ads, but haven't been able to find them on the internet. Where should I buy these?