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The Difference between a 5.0 and a 4 cly???

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Notchback5.0

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Hey guys I was wondering if anything is different from a 5.0 to a 4 cly? Is the suspension different? cuz my car was a original 4 cly and is their anything I need to switch over? it has a 302 in it now but can i buy suspension parts for the 5.0 will it still work on my 89 lx? Thanks guys
 

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yes the front suspension parts will be compatable. Although the rear is slightly different. Someone please chime in here to elaborate.
 
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Rear is a 7.5 and it has no quad shocks.
Get a 8.8 out of a V8 car and use aftermarket suspension arms and you will not need the quad shocks.
 
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