sn95 stang ls1/lt1?
As far as bolting it in, I believe there is a difference in the K-memeber between a 5.0 and a 4.6. But you would have to modify it either way. Otherwise, it should be similar to doing a fox body. I've been waiting to see if someone would do this. Being an x stang guy, I do like the looks of the cars, its just their "motivation" that I have a particular problem with. I say put the LS1 in the car. My gosh, talking about a serious wake-up for an 96-98GT. That would be sweet! I dont know how you would get around the Hydraboost, unless you incorporated a vacuum set-up from a v-6 or 5.0 sn-95 and I'm sure there are other hurdles but they could be overcome. Keep us up to date, but again, 1 big vote for the LS1 here. 
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I have been trying to get my hands on a 94 model GT now for over a year. The car isnt in the best of shape but could be cleaned up and painted to be very nice. It has been sitting up for a while due to needing a trans(5-speed car) and the guy is an older dude and he just won't come off of it! I figure it would be a good buy for around 1500 bucks or so..... and when I do talk him into it I'ma ****** it! I looked into a LS1 conversion and the only thing that I found that would be a big pain would be the headers. But you can take a set of MAC mid length Mustang headers for a 5.0 and weld ls1 flanges on em and go at it. The only problem there is the SMALL tube design.
But if you get to it before I do GOOD LUCK!!!!
Josh S.
But if you get to it before I do GOOD LUCK!!!!
Josh S.
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John, wouldn't MAC 351 longtube headers work fine? They work perfectly on a fox if you weld LS1 flanges on them.
The fox and SN-95 cars are so similar in their layout that I'd think the swap would be almost identical.
The fox and SN-95 cars are so similar in their layout that I'd think the swap would be almost identical.
Originally Posted by CMcCarthy
John, wouldn't MAC 351 longtube headers work fine? They work perfectly on a fox if you weld LS1 flanges on them.
The fox and SN-95 cars are so similar in their layout that I'd think the swap would be almost identical.
The fox and SN-95 cars are so similar in their layout that I'd think the swap would be almost identical.
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Fox 351 headers absolutely work in an SN95 body. I have a buddy with a 393 in his 94 Cobra using MACs from a 79-93. The Emissions layout is indeed the difference.
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I figure ill chime in and save you some trouble:
For a fox body swap or a sn95 swap, just buy a AJE racing (which ive done and works great) and you can order them with chevy mounts
http://www.ajeracing.com/mustang.htm
and use 351 mac headers with GM ls1 flanges on them
For a fox body swap or a sn95 swap, just buy a AJE racing (which ive done and works great) and you can order them with chevy mounts
http://www.ajeracing.com/mustang.htm
and use 351 mac headers with GM ls1 flanges on them
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Yep, those are the contents of the current fleet. That doesn't count the other 8 Mustangs I've previously owned 
03 Cobra Sonic blue w/1200mi
95 Cobra Rio Red w/45k mi
91 GT Triple black conv. fully restored
86 GT with 87-93 int. conversion fully restored with blown 306
93 Fake Cobra (done right) with a 408 in process
and another that not even worth mentioning
anyway, nice cars!!
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Thanks. Yeah, I've just always driven Mustangs since I was 16 (30 now). If my Mach 1 hadn't been such a pile of crap I probably would have bought an 05 Mustang GT, but I'm sorta soured on them right now. I've had more problems with the Mach 1 than all my previous ones combined. I'm currently suing ford over it.
Originally Posted by CMcCarthy
Thanks. Yeah, I've just always driven Mustangs since I was 16 (30 now). If my Mach 1 hadn't been such a pile of crap I probably would have bought an 05 Mustang GT, but I'm sorta soured on them right now. I've had more problems with the Mach 1 than all my previous ones combined. I'm currently suing ford over it.
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I've been to every FFW ever held at Commerce. I'm usually either at the UPR booth or over near Chip Havemann's pit.
As for the Mach, the valvetrain tick is one of the reasons I'm suing Ford. The other is their apparent inability to make the rear end quit howling (after 5 tries).
As for the Mach, the valvetrain tick is one of the reasons I'm suing Ford. The other is their apparent inability to make the rear end quit howling (after 5 tries).
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I've been to every FFW ever held at Commerce. I'm usually either at the UPR booth or over near Chip Havemann's pit.
As for the Mach, the valvetrain tick is one of the reasons I'm suing Ford. The other is their apparent inability to make the rear end quit howling (after 5 tries).
As for the Mach, the valvetrain tick is one of the reasons I'm suing Ford. The other is their apparent inability to make the rear end quit howling (after 5 tries).
Originally Posted by CMcCarthy
They're replaced all bearings each time, 4 R&Ps, and one set of axles. Basically, they've replaced everything but the housing.
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I have taken it to three dealers with the same results. I suggested putting a complete assembly in it after the second fix, and was told that Ford wouldn't approve that because it cost too much. Well, now they have to come up with $30,000 to buy back my car instead of $475 (dealer cost) for a rear end assembly. Oh well.
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They're replaced all bearings each time, 4 R&Ps, and one set of axles. Basically, they've replaced everything but the housing.