And so it begins...
03-31-2015, 08:14 PM
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And so it begins... In the parts gathering stage right now. Picked up a straight...but ugly...85 Notchback Mustang and a 2002 L59 5.3l from a Tahoe. Its a VIN Z which says it was a Flex Fuel engine. I hope that doesn't matter!!! Ya'll will be in for A LOT of questions from me. 
04-01-2015, 08:28 AM
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should be relatively painless swap as bunch converted mustangs on here. Can use a lot of later mustang fuel system to make it work out. do the wiring on engine using LT1Swap.com get you going on that.
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Sanding and priming the Notch to find all the little dings. Then its body work time.
I got the 5.3 on the stand and removed the the entire harness and ecm to get it sent off for the stand-alone conversion. When the mechanics pulled the engine from the yard, they were able to break the number 8 coil pack and the MAP sensor on the back on the intake. Do I need the MAP? It's like 46 bucks for a replacement!!! Also there is a broken exhaust manifold bolt.
I got the 5.3 on the stand and removed the the entire harness and ecm to get it sent off for the stand-alone conversion. When the mechanics pulled the engine from the yard, they were able to break the number 8 coil pack and the MAP sensor on the back on the intake. Do I need the MAP? It's like 46 bucks for a replacement!!! Also there is a broken exhaust manifold bolt.
04-14-2015, 07:24 PM
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Parts starting to trickle in. I got my AJE Kmember, A-arms, Bumpsteer kit, and TH400 Crossmember. Also got some UPR rear lower adjustable arms, Strange Struts/Shocks and Front Coil-over kits. I need to score a torque box reinforcement kit still and a set of double adjustable uppers with heim joints for my 9 inch rear.
I also managed to get the 4 banger and auto tranny out. Guy I bought it from told me it was a 6 cylinder so I took his word for it. Once I got to fiddling with it, it only had 4 spark plugs!
I also managed to get the 4 banger and auto tranny out. Guy I bought it from told me it was a 6 cylinder so I took his word for it. Once I got to fiddling with it, it only had 4 spark plugs!
05-11-2015, 10:33 AM
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Couple more updates got the engine bay stripped pretty good and got that old k-member and a-arms out. That was a pain and I can definately see how much weight savings there will be using tubular units.
05-11-2015, 10:38 AM
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Apparently, I have to have 50 posts to be able to post in the Parts Wanted section, but I need an F-Body oil pan set-up in a bad way. I could also use a truck throttle body that is cable driven and the throttle cable bracket, or I will buy a complete truck intake with all the parts if you have one. If you read this and have these for sale....PLEASE PM ME!
05-14-2015, 09:25 AM
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Cut that bent up core support out and replaced with tube. Also replacing that heavy front bumper with a tube support as well. Got the AJE stuff mounted along with a manual rack and new steering shaft. Need to source some V8 Fox spindles so I can install the coil-overs and struts.