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perm102 12-27-2009 01:19 PM

Here is one place to start.

http://www.sccoa.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=70

SenorSmoothie 12-27-2009 04:49 PM

so does a thunderbird sc have an 8.8 rearend that will bolt up to the mustang

perm102 12-27-2009 06:45 PM

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Originally Posted by SenorSmoothie (Post 59804)
so does a thunderbird sc have an 8.8 rearend that will bolt up to the mustang

It does have an 8.8 but it is IRS more like the newer cobras or lincoln mark viii.

SenorSmoothie 12-27-2009 07:31 PM

So should I just get an 8.8 out of a gt or put the irs on my car?

soccerspike15 12-27-2009 07:41 PM

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Originally Posted by SenorSmoothie (Post 59813)
So should I just get an 8.8 out of a gt or put the irs on my car?

8.8

LXtasy 12-27-2009 08:02 PM

Go find an 8.8 at LKQ out of gt or cobra and go from there. Some of the older tc's had 4 lug 8.8's as well. But they are 4 lug and the hassle for you the convert would be pointless.

Try carolinarides.com again and search. People sell 8.8's all the time.

ForceFed4g63 12-27-2009 09:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Illusions (Post 59730)
also keep in mind that an engine older than your model year vehicle is illegal (federal law) to be swapped into your car and street driven. My Blazer will need an LS1 or another 4.3 v6 if I want to sell it or if I move to an emissions state.

Whoops... Guess mine is illegal lol

perm102 12-27-2009 09:14 PM

I would find the 8.8 out of a mustang.

SenorSmoothie 12-27-2009 11:20 PM

okay thanks. so yea i was lookin on craigslist an i couldnt find any sc around here does anyone know anyone getting rid of one for cheap or where i can buy one just w/o a title or somethin?

SenorSmoothie 12-27-2009 11:52 PM

alright well i found one on carolina rides for $500, its an 89, but its an auto, an my curret mustang is an auto should i just get this one and keep the auto trans? just seems like it would be cheaper and easier to keep the auto

WWhittle 12-28-2009 12:19 AM

Hey man- you are going to spend more to do the swap than you would spend just buying a used GT. Not to mention your swapped car wouldn't be worth jack shit on resale.

slowgreen99 12-28-2009 01:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Wes Whittle (Post 59841)
Hey man- you are going to spend more to do the swap than you would spend just buying a used GT. Not to mention your swapped car wouldn't be worth jack shit on resale.

Yea, I say buying Perm's stang is a great deal and has a lot of potential. Stock PI 4.6 mustang 5 speed cars run 8.7-8.9 with shitty tires and a decent driver.

A modded SuperCoupe doesnt even run 8s....ask Perm! :hysterical:

perm102 12-28-2009 01:34 AM

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Originally Posted by slowgreen99 (Post 59843)
Yea, I say buying Perm's stang is a great deal and has a lot of potential. Stock PI 4.6 mustang 5 speed cars run 8.7-8.9 with shitty tires and a decent driver.

A modded SuperCoupe doesnt even run 8s....ask Perm! :hysterical:

Thanks for the plug and you suck.:finger: I can say that sometimes stock cars run faster than modded cars. :hide::oops:

SenorSmoothie 12-28-2009 09:25 AM

so would it be a bad idea to do the swap? jus cause im only 17 an jus my insurance if i bought a gt would be like double an some

Illusions 12-28-2009 11:10 AM

Just having a MUSTANG is bad for your insurance premiums. It doesn't matter if its a v8 or v6. I say be happy with the v6 and save your money. Honestly, It will not burn a hole in your pocket. Put the money towards education and have all the toys you want later.

red99pony 12-28-2009 08:38 PM

go with a turbo set up. easier on the internals and doesn't take horespower to drive like a roots blower. and i am sure v6 mustang insurance is cheaper than gt or cobra. cobra is high as shit for me and i am in my 30's. that is why i didn't buy one.

SenorSmoothie 12-29-2009 09:24 AM

but turbo set ups are exspensive as hell

bambooi 12-29-2009 01:36 PM

Just buy that GT and sell that v6. Don't do the swap in my opinion.

chrisheltra 12-29-2009 01:51 PM

Why do an engine swap into a vehicle when you could accomplish the same thing by just buying a vehicle with the stock motor you want in it?

To me this is a useless swap and swaps IMO should be unique.

Basile99 12-29-2009 01:58 PM

i agree with chris, I would just find a stang w/ the engine i want and make it my project car.


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