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1988 mustang lx hatch 5.0L question

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Old 05-05-2007, 02:09 AM
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Default 1988 mustang lx hatch 5.0L question

are they standard or auto? or do they come out in both?
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Old 05-05-2007, 02:10 AM
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They were sold both ways.
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Old 05-05-2007, 02:16 AM
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damn cuz the one i might be getting i think is auto.....and their no fun, my other stang is soon to be auto
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their fun if you do them right.
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Old 05-05-2007, 02:19 AM
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meh, i was gunna get this one for street driving so a 5-spd would be nice......and then keep the 351 auto stang for the track, also to convert the 88 to carburated do i just have to change the intake to like a 2 barrel put on a carb and yank out all the computer stuff?
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i liked my old 85 5.0 it had a 3 speed with a shift kit. best auto ive ever had
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Old 05-05-2007, 02:23 AM
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meh, i was gunna get this one for street driving so a 5-spd would be nice......and then keep the 351 auto stang for the track, also to convert the 88 to carburated do i just have to change the intake to like a 2 barrel put on a carb and yank out all the computer stuff?
You will need a new pick up in your tank from a factory carbed stand, new dizzy, intake, timing coverthat will accepta fuel pump(if you go with a mechanical pump), and a carb. That is about it.
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alright thanks dude
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Old 05-05-2007, 02:39 AM
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how wide are the rims ona stock 88 5.0?
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Old 05-05-2007, 03:00 AM
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anyone know?
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