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LX 2.3 frame and LX 5.0 - 12/11/2007 7:54:12 PM

caseih1460

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Can anyone tell me if a 1991 LX Mustang with a 2.3 and an LX Mustang with a 5.0 have the same frame? Meaning, can a car that had a 2.3 handle a 5.0 motor?
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RE: LX 2.3 frame and LX 5.0 - 12/18/2007 1:53:58 AM

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the frame is the same but I think springs are different.

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RE: LX 2.3 frame and LX 5.0 - 2/11/2008 12:44:08 PM

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Frame is identical. You will need to change the motor mounts and add heavier springs to the front since Ford put in a lighter spring since the car only had to hold up a 4 cyl instead of the 302. You will also want to swap your 7.5" rear end for a 8.8" with limited slip. Also need to change the transmission.

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