V-8 conversion

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i just bought a 91 lx 4cyl. i want to swap in a V-8. does anyone know who makes a good quality conversion kit?

 

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Go the the junkyard and buy a 91-93 V8 engined Mustang. You'll need a significant portion of the parts. See the sticky What exactly do I need to convert mine to 5.0 - Mustang Forums at StangNet for V8 conversion help, and http://www.stangnet.com/mustang-forums/808661-technical-thread-how-index.html for all kinds of help.

 

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Just tossing this out there, a 2.3t with an upgraded turbo and intercooler will outrun most stockish 5.0s and it will practically drop in compared to a v8.

 

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Having a V-8 parts car is the best way to go --Hands down--

All the little stuff that you would never think of will be there.

 

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I just did a v8 swap into a 92 vert 2.3 car. we bought a wrecked 89gt for 700. besides a few wiring flaws between the 92s body harness and the 89s engine harness it was pretty painless. we got all the big money parts (engine, trans, 8.8 rear, comp and harness) and the sold what was left to the scrapyard.

 

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but its best if u can just set the two cars side by side. cuz theres a lot of little things youll find out you need.