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Old 01-13-2010, 08:56 AM
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Well I had an 88 Hatch Foxbody I was going to swap a 5.3 Into . But Things Changed ,and I sold that and bought the car I wanted. 91 Notch. Needs a little body work here and there , but all in all I'm going for a Stock sleeper look.

Specs on car are 1991 Notch Full Interior , 5.0 5speed Car.

Went and picked it up last night.











Progress won't start for a few weeks since I need parts.

So Far I have

- 1991 Ford Mustang Notch
- 5.3
- Harness that needs Rework
- TAC Module
- Coilover's
- Caster Camber Plates
- 5 Star Pony Wheels
- Tubular Control Arms

And I need...

- Walbro 255 LPH Fuel Pump
- Misc Fuel Lines
- Harness Re Worked
- Gas Pedal
- LS 6 Intake
- F Body Oil Pan
- Valve Springs & Retainers
- Cam
- Katech Rod Bolts
- Hedders ,and Exhaust
- AJE LSX K Memeber
- AJE TH400/TH350 Trans Mount
- Torque Converter
- Th400 / TH350
- Trans Shifter
- Line Lock
- Mustang Line Lock Fittings
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Good luck on the build. Im in the process of doing and ls1 in my 88 hatch. I have a guy local doing my harness at a very reasonable price. Im in northwest indiana area i could get you a price for yours depending on what you need done to it.
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Good luck on the build. Im in the process of doing and ls1 in my 88 hatch. I have a guy local doing my harness at a very reasonable price. Im in northwest indiana area i could get you a price for yours depending on what you need done to it.

How much do you have done on yours ,and you using the AJE k member and kooks hedders?

If you'd like to pm me i'd be interested in checking yours out ,and the number for the wiring guy your using.
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Originally Posted by LS88FoxBody
Progress won't start for a few weeks since I need parts.

So Far I have

- 1991 Ford Mustang Notch
- 5.3
- Harness that needs Rework
- TAC Module
- Coilover's
- Caster Camber Plates
- 5 Star Pony Wheels
- Tubular Control Arms

And I need...

- Walbro 255 LPH Fuel Pump
- Misc Fuel Lines
- Harness Re Worked
- Gas Pedal
- LS 6 Intake
- F Body Oil Pan
- Valve Springs & Retainers
- Cam
- Katech Rod Bolts
- Hedders ,and Exhaust
- AJE LSX K Memeber
- AJE TH400/TH350 Trans Mount
- Torque Converter
- Th400 / TH350
- Trans Shifter
- Line Lock
- Mustang Line Lock Fittings
i'm building a 6.0 lsx fox also , nice list but plan on your parts and budget being 3 times longer then you think it's going to be .. good luck can't wait to see it done
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Originally Posted by Dickie-311
i'm building a 6.0 lsx fox also , nice list but plan on your parts and budget being 3 times longer then you think it's going to be .. good luck can't wait to see it done

Well My Budget was cheap lol... Then I wrote the list and realized I'm gonna be broke again lol ...
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That's usually how it goes..lol
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Well So far here's what I've spent.

5.3L with harness and computer all accesories . $500 9k mi
Harness Rework $100
Tune ,and Vat's disable $150
Drive by cable throttlebody $ 50
LS1 Intake fuel rail ,and injectors $30
3" Fiberglass VFN Cowl lift off hood ..$300
Walbro 255lph $80
Flaming river master switch with rod $89
QA1 control arms
QA1 Coilovers
Qa1 CC plates
ZEX Nitrous Setup
SBF Ford Long Tubes


Here's what I need yet.
-Trans TH350 or TH400
-Trans Shifter
-Converter 3400 Stall
-AJE K member checking one out tomorrow.
-Hedder flanges
-Car water pump
-build or buy trans x member
I'd bet $400 for misc.
Then build my own exhaust.
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Isn't it fun going broke on these cars though!!!
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Well anything with a motor you can go broke on. I have a rock crawler I've been building for 2 years. got 12k in it and not done... eh...

Build thread here...
http://midwestern4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=82
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You must not be married. LOL.. My wife would never let me have that may hobbies!
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Haha.. Single... 24 Live at home... My x left me saying I paid to much attention to truck than her...
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I cant really blame you for paying more attention to the truck!!
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I told her this. The truck and hobby was here long before you. And will be here long after you .... And well its is..
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Nice!!!
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Todays update. AJE K member ordered will be here WED.
I took turbines off they are ugly as sin.
http://s178.photobucket.com/albums/w...038_356654.jpg

Well Picked up trans tonight.
TH350 , Reverse Manual Valve Body , Brake And Upgraded Internals.

http://dayton.craigslist.org/pts/1538490943.html

Drove 289 miles each way for it... And Got a shifter and driveshaft for $100 more.

Eh... What a night . I did good minus a $130 speeding ticket in some podunk town. Stupid speed limit signs..

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That looks like you got a good price on that tranny. 130 dollar speeding ticket had to be in a po dunkie town!!
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Originally Posted by white mayhem
That looks like you got a good price on that tranny. 130 dollar speeding ticket had to be in a po dunkie town!!
Yup

Here's My Specs that are for motor and trans.

5.3L
LS1 Intake
ARP Rod Bolts
Truck Throttle Body
Futral F13 Cam FMS Custom Grind Camshaft - 230"/232" .595"/.585" 112LSA - aggressive profile with a 2500-6800 RPM range, rough idle

AJE LS1 SBC BBC Swap Motor Plates
AJE K Member

Turbo 350 Trans
TCI Reverse Manual Valve Body
TCI Trans Brake
Converter (3400 Stall ?)
Race Prepped with 20 passes behind 400hp.

Also I'm about to post some pictures of Goodies. I recied motor plates from Jeg's. But apparently even though they said that it was in stock and would ship the k member's backordered to the 16th.
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It seems like everytime i get ready to order something that i want in a hurry its backordered!!!! It appears your luck is like mine
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It's BS. They said it was in stock and would ship the same day. I order it and what do I get ? A big glass of F*Off
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Here's my Most recent Progress. Went to remove the K member and found rust. Had to patch all that before I could do anything. The motor and trans is in now for the first time ,and will come out at least1-2 more times.















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