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Old Nov 14, 2012 | 06:32 AM
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Default Ls1 in a 99 mustang GT build

I'm just starting this build I got that hunk of metal ford calls an engine out. I am putting my k member in today (AJE) and ill be dropping the motor in. I picked up my complete ls1 for 1500 bucks including accessories and computer/harness. This will be a long build so be patient with me. I still need

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Custom driveshaft
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I'm hoi.g to buy a stand alone harness so wiring should be simple. Here are a few pics so far, ill post more as I go. If anyone has any tips, ideas, suggestions etc please feel free. Thanks



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Old Nov 14, 2012 | 09:00 AM
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Are you going to adapt the ford hydro boost to the ls1 power steering pump?
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Old Nov 14, 2012 | 09:08 AM
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Originally Posted by 1bad03snake
Are you going to adapt the ford hydro boost to the ls1 power steering pump?
I was thinking about doing this just wasn't sure what all it intailed. Soo u gonna do it?
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Old Nov 14, 2012 | 01:14 PM
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Yes I plan to make it work. Got the engine and k member in today


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Old Nov 14, 2012 | 01:19 PM
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BLASPHEMY!!!




j/k, lol. good luck with the build man!
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Old Nov 14, 2012 | 01:24 PM
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LOL thanks man I caught hell on the mustang forums
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Old Nov 14, 2012 | 01:30 PM
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LOL thanks man I caught hell on the mustang forums
They just jello
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Old Nov 14, 2012 | 03:11 PM
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LOL thanks man I caught hell on the mustang forums
Yea me too. They freaking hate seeing an LS motor in their beloved Mustang.
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Old Nov 14, 2012 | 05:10 PM
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Well I love it lol way better looking and performing than what was in there
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Old Nov 14, 2012 | 06:30 PM
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Tell me about it! It fits in like it was meant to be there from ford.
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Old Nov 14, 2012 | 10:16 PM
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Awesome build! Good work
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Old Nov 15, 2012 | 03:08 AM
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Originally Posted by LS_Junky
Awesome build! Good work
Thanks bud!
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Old Nov 15, 2012 | 03:39 PM
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My lsx fits great in my 99 gt with the aje k member.
So much room! I decided to go vaccum booster on mine. I just bought some an fittings to go in the mustang rack an made custom lines (-6) to go to the camaro (fbody assy) ps pump.
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Old Nov 15, 2012 | 03:47 PM
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Any pics of your setup?
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Old Nov 15, 2012 | 06:09 PM
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I love LS powered Mustangs!!
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Old Nov 15, 2012 | 06:21 PM
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Originally Posted by 99MUSTANG5.3L
Yea me too. They freaking hate seeing an LS motor in their beloved Mustang.
Or any ford for that matter. Most get over it... until you pass them.
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Old Nov 15, 2012 | 07:04 PM
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Well I didn't get any work done today but I got my standalone harness ordered. I went with bill from bp automotive, I spoke with him a lot today and he was very helpful. I also bought a camaro gauge cluster that ill be swapping in.
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Old Nov 16, 2012 | 12:02 PM
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Good luck with the build. Couldn't be happier with mine.

Are you going to run AC as well?
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Old Nov 16, 2012 | 02:50 PM
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No a/c or heat I'm thinking of losing the power steering also.
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Old Nov 17, 2012 | 09:39 AM
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Originally Posted by jgoodson
Any pics of your setup?
is it sad that my phone is faster than my computer at my house.lmao heres some pics of when i just put the motor in.
t56 setup. you can see the vaccum booster i did, the hydroaulic clutch setup was super fun(sarcasm)
my cars gonna have ac in the future i just dont want to mess with it right now, just want to drive it.
i dont have a pic of the shifter, but i had to cut some of the rear portion of the body to clear the shifter. but the center consold fits nicely. i had made a plastic cover over the extra space looks pretty nice.




dont say anything i put the belt on wrong its fixed now lol

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