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Old Nov 16, 2011 | 07:28 PM
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Opinions on a swap

In late October of last year, I blew up the 2.8L in my 89 RS... Sadly, I could not spare the time to repair it. Even after being tempted to the Ford side with a 94 Cobra, I'm ready to bring my RS back to life because lets face it, Mustangs are every where and arn't nearly as sexy as third gens. At the moment, I want either the 4.3L from a blazer or a 90s Vortec 5.7L. I'm open to suggestions and what not. Thanks!
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Old Nov 16, 2011 | 07:46 PM
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Car: '98 Mustang GT
Engine: '03 4.6L
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Re: Opinions on a swap

Originally Posted by Tyler Mac
In late October of last year, I blew up the 2.8L in my 89 RS... Sadly, I could not spare the time to repair it. Even after being tempted to the Ford side with a 94 Cobra, I'm ready to bring my RS back to life because lets face it, Mustangs are every where and arn't nearly as sexy as third gens. At the moment, I want either the 4.3L from a blazer or a 90s Vortec 5.7L. I'm open to suggestions and what not. Thanks!
turbo 3.8
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Old Nov 18, 2011 | 01:35 PM
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Re: Opinions on a swap

for all the work needed to get the 4.3L to fit right, I don't think you'll be happy with the outcome. If you want to keep it (relatively) simple, go with the 350. If you've got a bit more skills and money, LSx swap is where its at.
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