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Old Aug 8, 2008 | 03:36 PM
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hello, in the middle of tearing my 79 mustang apart to put a ls1/t56 in it, was wondering if there are any sites that have this swap. thx!

the pic is the car when i first got it.. doesnt look like that anymore just dunno where to post pics lol.
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Old Aug 8, 2008 | 03:53 PM
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I dig the 4 eye body style. There are lots of write ups for the swap with plenty of technical and install posts. Everyone does em just a little different than the last guy but in general they are all very common regardless of which route you choose.

Good luck with the swap - you won't regret it!
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I went with the LS1/T56 also. But I just pulled it out last weekend in favor of a 6.0/Th350. Check out my sig. for build thread.Also, lt4malibu has a very nice 4 eyed ride too. I'm sure he will chime in, but you can look up his posts.
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Old Aug 9, 2008 | 07:28 PM
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check the link in the sig for my 4eye'd swap with a 4l60e.
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Old Aug 10, 2008 | 10:35 PM
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thanks a lot guys!
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Old Jun 17, 2009 | 01:02 AM
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so what kit would you guys recommend? 150, 175, 200, or 225lbs? sorry if this sounds noob but ill mostly using the car as street daily driver, and weekend warrior i wanna really start getting this swap going thx for the help guys !!
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what "kit" are you talking about??
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Old Jun 18, 2009 | 12:09 AM
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haha. sorry I'm referring to "the must kit" aje has going on sale right now.. I am just not sure what springs to run. thx!
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haha. sorry I'm referring to "the must kit" aje has going on sale right now.. I am just not sure what springs to run. thx!
I looked over their website and couldn't find any specials???
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Old Jun 18, 2009 | 09:55 AM
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AJE is for drag racing, but what if you want to road race who would make a k-member that can hold out? Sorry dont mean to throw this thread off topic or hi-jack it lol
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Old Jun 18, 2009 | 12:13 PM
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http://www.ajeracing.com/MustangCompleteKits.php
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Old Jun 18, 2009 | 12:36 PM
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hmm, yeah i just checked out upr.. i'm guessing it would be better to go with the modular for street/strip as apposed to the aje k-member.
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i drive my car all the time with the AJE, dont expect to go road racing or hit the SCCA course though... and i got the lightest springs possible for my car, call AJE they'll set you in the right drection.
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