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Nov 24, 2011 | 01:40 AM

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Notchback LS1/A4 swap question

This question is for the people who have done a 87-93 Mustang Notchback ls1/a4 or even an m6 swap.

What else besides the complete engine/tranny/harness would I need off of my donor car-->2001 Camaro?

Car is complete besides most of the interior. I want to know what I should keep for the swap to list the parts for sale that wont be needed.

thanks in advance

Nov 24, 2011 | 10:52 AM

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Radiator/fans, hoses, power steering hoses to cut and mate to the Ford hoses, yoke from the drive shaft, possible gauge cluster.

Nov 24, 2011 | 07:29 PM

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Bump, I would like to know aswell.

Nov 25, 2011 | 05:20 AM

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Radiator/fans, hoses, power steering hoses to cut and mate to the Ford hoses, yoke from the drive shaft, possible gauge cluster.

This^^^, plus maybe the battery, 02 sensors.

Nov 27, 2011 | 11:59 PM

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Reason to keeping the gauge cluster?

Nov 28, 2011 | 05:51 AM

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Reason to keeping the gauge cluster?

With a lil modification u can use the cluster in the fox, makes it a plug and play setup.

Or u can spend $1100 on gauges like I did for the Florida 5.0 gauges.

Nov 28, 2011 | 12:15 PM

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With a lil modification u can use the cluster in the fox, makes it a plug and play setup.

Or u can spend $1100 on gauges like I did for the Florida 5.0 gauges.

Yeah, $1,100 is way too much for gauges.

Thanks for the info.

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Dec 13, 2011 | 02:59 PM

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Flaming River manual rack lol. Go drive a car with one. You'd be surprised at how simple a car with one is to turn.

Dec 13, 2011 | 03:11 PM

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Flaming River manual rack lol. Go drive a car with one. You'd be surprised at how simple a car with one is to turn.

$500 is too much for a power steering rack

Dec 13, 2011 | 03:15 PM

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What power steering rack are you guys using?

stock rack in mine

Dec 13, 2011 | 04:05 PM

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stock rack here, just need to get the gpm valve for the Ford rack.

http://www.speedwaymotors.com/Mustan...isplayId=24682

I have not driven my car yet, but people say the GM pump makes the Ford rack twitchy. This eliminates that.

Dec 13, 2011 | 05:41 PM

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Stock 5.0 rack or 2.3L rack? Just picked up a 89 notchback 4 cylinder 2.3L

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Dec 13, 2011 | 07:40 PM

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mine's a 5.0, not sure if there is a difference.

Dec 13, 2011 | 07:54 PM

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mine's a 5.0, not sure if there is a difference.

Looked it up on a mustang forum and turns out they are the same. Maybe different steering ratio.

Dec 13, 2011 | 08:11 PM

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Dec 13, 2011 | 08:29 PM

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There are two steering ratios, the 3.0 turns lock to lock, standard on all cars, and the 2.5 turns lock to lock. the 2.5 is standard on the SVO and Cobra. Either one can be used.

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