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easier swap 2.3 turbo or 5.0

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Martykobes

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what is the easier swap into my 90 vert, a2.3 turbo or a 5.0, time isn't a factor my vert just sits in my driveway
 

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If you are already 2.3 than it will be much easier to go with the turbo setup
 

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Go V8 then turbo it... Its take a lot of time and money to pull a lot of power from The 4 bangger. But it is a hell of a lot of fun. Money is better spent with a good v8.
Do your home work.
www.turbomustangs.com

to each its own
 
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The turbo swap is much easier. To start you will need to move your fuel lines from the left side to the right side, a lot more rewiring in the harness and if you have AC you will need the hoses and may need the condenser from the donor car. If you don't have a complete donor car, running around trying to round up the parts would be enough for most people to give up.
 

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What do you want out of the car in the end is the first question.
 
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