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Old 03-25-2007, 08:09 PM
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DaAinaLio
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Hey all I'm sure that this has been asked about 5 dozen times but I was wondering is it feasible to go with a V6 mustang to start out then have a V8 (5.0/5.8) dropped into it later on or just stick with a V8, and mod that up? I want it to bemore of a road handler but still hold it's own against anything else it comes upto.I'm looking to the 1994-1998 body style, convertibleor hard top it doesn't matter.

Thanks for the help on this, H-
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Old 03-25-2007, 08:13 PM
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Well if you want it to be a twisty turny pony then stay away from the verts, they are heavier and flex more.

I would suggest starting with a V8 and modding that up until you are where you want to be. It will cost a lot and cause a lot of headaches to do an engine, trans, dirveshaft, rear end, engine wiring, K-Member, rear suspension, EEC wiring, dash wiring, transwiringconversion.

There is a lot involved in an engine swap.

For one of the best suspension kit around get the Grin in a box from Maximum Motorsports. Its damn near 5k but its well worth it.


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Old 03-25-2007, 09:45 PM
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start with a v8 if thats what you want

for less then a grand, you can take a 94-98 v6 and take the blower off of a tbird supercoupe, swap in some 3.73s and a detroit true trac, and do exhaust and you will be good for mid-high 13s
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