Mustang LSX Swap K-Member Question
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I'm looking for ways to cut costs on an LSX swap into a 98 mustang, and I am trying to figure out what the cheapest K-member combination would be. I did do a search, but I couldn't find anything conclusive.
I was thinking: 96-98 4.6 GT factory k-member, UPR LSX adapter plates, and Corvette factory exhaust manifolds.
Will this combination lead to rubbing or interference?
I was thinking: 96-98 4.6 GT factory k-member, UPR LSX adapter plates, and Corvette factory exhaust manifolds.
Will this combination lead to rubbing or interference?
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I used an '04 4.6 k-member and made my own steel plate adapters.
Costed me $10 to make the adapters.
K-member and mounts -$80
Motor mount adapters-$10
Labor- Free
$90 is dirt cheap compared to the $400+ I was going to spend on the AJE stuff.
Costed me $10 to make the adapters.
K-member and mounts -$80
Motor mount adapters-$10
Labor- Free
$90 is dirt cheap compared to the $400+ I was going to spend on the AJE stuff.
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Thanks for the input!
94'BLKBRD - Are you using an f-body oil pan and f-body factory exhaust manifolds?
Boostnut - Are you using your stock 5.0 k-member in your combination? Or did you go with a 4.6 factory k-member?
94'BLKBRD - Are you using an f-body oil pan and f-body factory exhaust manifolds?
Boostnut - Are you using your stock 5.0 k-member in your combination? Or did you go with a 4.6 factory k-member?
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Also curious to know, although my car already has a maximum motorsports tubular K-member.
I would hate to have to sell/part out any more stuff beyond the stock longblock to free up some cash to build up a lsX for the car.
I would hate to have to sell/part out any more stuff beyond the stock longblock to free up some cash to build up a lsX for the car.