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Hey guys. I just bought a 85' Mustang LX. It has a 2.3L in it right now but I am hoping to put a 302 stoker or 351 in it. I bought the car for $150 for a friend who was leaving. It is a piece of **** right now. It just needs some TLC. I am about to win a 302 block thats is ready for a 347 stoker off Ebay from a local guy. I have a new questions should I keep the carburetor or should I go FI. How hard is the swap. I have a T5 also what do I need for that swap. What things am I going to need to do to this car. I have a list. I would just like to know what you guys think. This will be my weekend fun car. The 94 is my DD. thanks

Dustin
 

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Keep it carbed. You can make just as much power with a carb, and it will be cheaper to build/tune.

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I also want to do a blower. Who makes them for the card 302s and what heads and cam would be good.

Dustin
 
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