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i got a 85 mustang carberated with a 2.3 I pulled it and im going to put a 5.0 carberated motor in it what wire harnesses do I all need to change i found a 85 carbed 5.0 parts car any help please
 

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why would you need a harness for a carbed car?
 

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http://www.stangnet.com/mustang-forums/threads/what-exactly-do-i-need-to-convert-mine-to-5-0.516785/
 
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Why does my 2.3 carb have a wire harness n a computer
 

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Because the 85 2.3 was fuel injected

http://www.musclecarfacts.com/ford-mustang/357-1985-mustang
 

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My 85 2.3 was carbed. Came from the factory that way.
 

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Ford likely installed the carb setup until midway through the model year when they switched to f.i.. Now, why does this guys car have both??

OP, can you post up some pics?
 
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