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Old 10-22-2009, 03:08 PM   #1
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Default weight differance between 1989 mustang LX 5.0 and GT

What is the weight differance between a 1989 mustang gt and a 1989 mustang LX 5.0.... is there really any differance? isn't the only differance the gt's body kit?

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Old 10-22-2009, 03:56 PM   #2
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Only difference that I know of is the body kit and I think the rear spoiler might weight a little more.
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Old 10-22-2009, 05:47 PM   #3
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isnt leather interior one of the differences too? or was that just an option for both cars
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Old 10-22-2009, 09:16 PM   #4
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here's the weight difference you need to know:
http://mustangforums.com/forum/5-0-m...bers-read.html
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Old 10-22-2009, 09:35 PM   #5
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here's the weight difference you need to know:
http://mustangforums.com/forum/5-0-m...bers-read.html
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Old 10-22-2009, 10:44 PM   #6
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This is the information Ford supplied in there 89 Sales Brochure.

Base Model curb weight.
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Old 10-23-2009, 12:47 PM   #7
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dont forget about the foglight bracket
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