project ghetto cruser
02-18-2016, 10:32 AM
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project ghetto cruser so i sold my foxbody mustang and bought a 1986 monte Carlo ss i figure i could in theory find a junkyard 5.3 with harness get some motor mounts an areomotive fuel pump drop it in there use the stock transmission then drive it as is till i get the funds to slowly but surely upgrade everything
02-18-2016, 11:16 AM
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Sorry to hear ya sold the Mustang. There are quite a few Gbody swaps on here. GLWS
02-18-2016, 01:04 PM
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thanks man i figure it would be cheaper in the long run to use the monte ya the Foxbody is a great platform but i had to replace everything at one time with the fox where as the monte i dont have to replace the k member
02-20-2016, 02:31 AM
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i figure engine is going to set me back $500
cables $150
harness $500
fuel pump $250ish
reflashed ecu $300
mounts $100
as for exhaust im going to run open headers
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02-20-2016, 10:15 AM
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ive seen a couple of videos and have done a bit of searching if that counts but like i said im going to try upgrading as time goes on because im on a low budget of 2k at the moment
i figure engine is going to set me back $500
cables $150
harness $500
fuel pump $250ish
reflashed ecu $300
mounts $100
as for exhaust im going to run open headers
i figure engine is going to set me back $500
cables $150
harness $500
fuel pump $250ish
reflashed ecu $300
mounts $100
as for exhaust im going to run open headers
02-20-2016, 12:09 PM
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A DIY harness isn't that tough, and if you go to a pull your own yard, you should be able to get the engine, harness, and ecu for around $500
