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Old 05-28-2009, 02:39 PM
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I've been looking for a roller chassis to swap my drivetrain into and I found a pretty good candidate. I was wondering if my 89 drivetrain and harness will work with an 86 body? I have been told by some friends just to try and find a 87-93, but so far the ones I've found aren't nearly as nice as the 86, and I've always wanted a 4 eye. Basically I'm asking if my 89 stuff will go into an 86 body with no problems.
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I wouldn't think there would be much of a hassle on an 86.
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I was also wondering about swapping my 89 dash into the 86 because the dash in those things is hideous and the previous owner of my car installed a 170 mph saleen cluster.
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Originally Posted by Projectquick
I was also wondering about swapping my 89 dash into the 86 because the dash in those things is hideous and the previous owner of my car installed a 170 mph saleen cluster.
86 dash > boring 87+ dash



also you wont have a problem swaping over
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I also like the '85-86 GT dash....a friend of mine did put a 1988 dash in an '86 Coupe!
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I'd like to know if I'm going over 85 mph though.
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Originally Posted by Projectquick
I'd like to know if I'm going over 85 mph though.
I do



yes there is a 140mph speedo for the 86 mustang, which is ALOT easier to swap then an 87+
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