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Old 12-12-2008   #1 (permalink)
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hi all im new here and i own a 1989 mustang lx 2.3l liftback with 81000 km/s its never seen winter and was an elderly ladies car but i am going to convert it to a 390 and was wondering can it be done what mods othen then suspension and chassis strengthening mods have to be done is ther a mounting kit already made or will i have to fab one just wondering if anyone here has tried it before? thanks
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hi all im new here and i own a 1989 mustang lx 2.3l liftback with 81000 km/s its never seen winter and was an elderly ladies car but i am going to convert it to a 390 and was wondering can it be done what mods othen then suspension and chassis strengthening mods have to be done is ther a mounting kit already made or will i have to fab one just wondering if anyone here has tried it before? thanks
Use the "search" feature on the forums. You need to do a lot of reading and research before you even plan out this type of engine swap. Here's some topics you need to research; "Mustang Fox Body Subframe", "Engine swaps", "Ford 390 Engine specs", "Parts compatibility".
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this should help you.....

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it would be interesting but expensive project

good luck.....
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