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Old Jun 22, 2004 | 08:53 PM
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please list all engines that will fit into a 1988 ford mustang lx with a 2.3l engine
Old Jun 22, 2004 | 08:54 PM
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you could put any motor in it that you wanted, with a little fab that is
Old Jun 22, 2004 | 09:06 PM
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yep what he said, be more specific for a more specific answer
Old Jun 22, 2004 | 09:42 PM
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you could put any motor in it that you wanted, with a little fab that is
Allison V-12?
Old Jun 22, 2004 | 09:50 PM
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Or this Maserati V16

Old Jun 22, 2004 | 10:27 PM
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wat types of reasonable engines under a v6 could i put in my 2.3l 88 mustang lx
Old Jun 23, 2004 | 05:48 AM
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I just helped a buddy put in a 289 v8 into a 89 4 banger stang, Just had to fab up the motor mounts and new drive shaft.
Old Jun 23, 2004 | 09:10 PM
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the most common swaps are for a 302 (the stock v8), a 351W, and a 460.
Old Jun 25, 2004 | 06:34 PM
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the most common swaps are for a 302 (the stock v8), a 351W, and a 460.
dont forget the 427
Old Jun 25, 2004 | 07:45 PM
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wat types of reasonable engines under a v6 could i put in my 2.3l 88 mustang lx

Under a v6? You mean you want to put a v6 or an inline 4 in it for more power?

Get a turbo 2.3L. It should drop in without too much trouble, and it'll give you plenty of pep.



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