Well, not really "new", just been a LOOONG time. Anyway, I just picked up an 86 GT rolling chassis with the intent to do an LS1 turbo setup in, however after some though, I decided to just do a budget build so my wife can race it as well. I was looking at possibly doing a 5.8 with AOD out of a 94 F350 2wd that a buddy has.
Now, my questions are-
1) my car is currently setup for a carb, but I have an ECU and harness from a 91 (I believe) Stang to put in if need be- will this work with the 351 as well? What do I need to swap on the 351 for it to be compatible with my ECU/harness?
2) what intake do I use on the 351? Is it worth keeping the dual butterfly truck intake/TB setup?
3) what is out there to tune with? I use HP Tuners for my LSx stuff and am unfamiliar with what is out there for the earlier Ford stuff. Last thing I used was a Crane Interceptor- that's how long it's been since I've touched a Ford lol.
4) should I just say "to hell with it" and go carbed? A consideration, but if it ends up turbo, I really don't want to do a blow through.
5) how strong is the AOD and does it have any computer hookup to it, like for lockup, shifting or anything? I can go C4 as well, but prefer the OD for cruising.
Any input here would be appreciated. Thanks in advance.
Joe
Now, my questions are-
1) my car is currently setup for a carb, but I have an ECU and harness from a 91 (I believe) Stang to put in if need be- will this work with the 351 as well? What do I need to swap on the 351 for it to be compatible with my ECU/harness?
2) what intake do I use on the 351? Is it worth keeping the dual butterfly truck intake/TB setup?
3) what is out there to tune with? I use HP Tuners for my LSx stuff and am unfamiliar with what is out there for the earlier Ford stuff. Last thing I used was a Crane Interceptor- that's how long it's been since I've touched a Ford lol.
4) should I just say "to hell with it" and go carbed? A consideration, but if it ends up turbo, I really don't want to do a blow through.
5) how strong is the AOD and does it have any computer hookup to it, like for lockup, shifting or anything? I can go C4 as well, but prefer the OD for cruising.
Any input here would be appreciated. Thanks in advance.
Joe
. I am a GM guy now, really love the LSx platform! I used to be big into the stangs in the late 80's to mid 90s, but haven't touched one in quite a while...
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