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Old 01-22-2013, 05:13 PM
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Hey guys this is my 1st post and hopefully will be a fox body owner pretty soon. I'm looking into purchasing this 90 get with a 351w swap cowl hood gt40 head/intake, hammer shifter, longtubes , 4.10, frame tied. This 351w was rebuilt but he claims it runs great yadi yada. Is there anything I should be on the look out for its funny mustangs have been my favoriot since I was a kid but have yet to own one and work on them but I'm very mechanically inclined. And if I posted in the wrong section I apologize in advance. Thanks guys
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Old 01-22-2013, 06:08 PM
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my son bought an 89 with a swap carbed engine. first heard a tick noise pulled valve covers and found roller rockers bending the push tubes....investigation found standard tappets on the cam. replaced all and run for 2 more weeks and bottom end made a screeching hawl and hammer knock and quit..now have to pull motor to see damage done.....just saying i hope you find one as a better deal.
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Old 01-22-2013, 06:53 PM
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Eb2gt... where there any mods when he bought it and if you don't mind how much. I'm just trying to gauge in any correlation to an alarming price or an actual " steal ".
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You always take a chance buying a used car, especially one thats had an engine swap. Look for leaks, ticks, etc. You know the drill
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Old 01-23-2013, 08:49 AM
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Where would I look for frame damage at .... like if this thing was getting up on 2 wheels type stuff at the track.
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Old 01-23-2013, 01:56 PM
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Those tires probably aren't lifting at the track. I wouldnt worry about it
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