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Old Jul 23, 2010 | 12:21 PM
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I am just beginning to dive head first into this..

I picked up a 95 mustang for next to nothing and i want to attempt this project i have always wanted.. I want as many tips as possible from you guys! I would assume that much of the fox swap components (such as K member) would also work in an Sn95 as they are both technically fox chassis cars (correct?) also kooks swap headers will also work i would assume? if anyone has attempted this swap could you link me to it or provide me with any pictures etc? thanks!
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Old Jul 23, 2010 | 06:07 PM
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I'll give you $200.oo MORE than you paid. Easiest $200.oo you'll ever make.
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Old Jul 23, 2010 | 06:07 PM
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AJE kmember and mounts
Dynatech headers for stang/lsx swap

Those are a easiest way to go.

there are several cheaper ways of going but definitely more time/labor will be required
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The dynatech headers are great. bolt on deal

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here is how far they don't hang down

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Old Jul 23, 2010 | 06:23 PM
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its still a fox chassis your correct. i would imagine the same steps to put a ls in a fox would be needed to put it in a sn95. there is a guy on the svt site that has done ls swap in a sn95
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Im in the same boat as you now. I bought a 95 5.0 and would love to do this swap. the thing i dont get is the wiring. Good luck on your swap.
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Im in the same boat as you now. I bought a 95 5.0 and would love to do this swap. the thing i dont get is the wiring. Good luck on your swap.

wiring isn't too bad on a 95

If you run power to the underhood fusebox I believe all of the accessories will still have power and work.

You then need to send power to your new engine harness/ignition and get the start wire to the new starter and everything should work correctly
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