Just got a project vert! Need info on supercharged 302ci swap

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87supramart
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I just got a 1993 vert. Just about every body panel needs replaced, and inside needs alot of work

I just purchaced a 1995 Cobra mustang engine that was out of a 89 mustang. It is a complete roller motor with hardened pistons and rods, Crane roller rockers lifters and cam, shorty headers, victor intake, paxton supercharger, trimmec 5 spd transmisson and stage 3 cobra clutch, big bore throttle body, 50lb injectors, msd box, coil, and points timing, 9" rearend and an aluminum driveshaft off my buddy for $1,000!!! car ran 12.5 before victor intake and supercharger.

-I need to know where i can get a wiring harness for the swap for a decent price.

-Also i need to know if i can cut and weld the driveshaft to leingth to have it ballanced or will i have to get a new one made

- and even more important, i need to know if the engine will fit!

-Also what kind of frame bracing will need to be done (other than a rollcage, cause that is expected). I havent looked into the stability of the frame on a vert but i assume it is less than a coupe.

EXPECT PICTURES TOMORROW!!!



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*Whew*

You don't want much, do ya?

Harness will likely need to come FROM a similar 'Stang.

Driveshaft will likely be a custom piece, Ford front to Nissan rear. Shouldn't be too pricey ($250 or so).

As far as the engine fitting, the 302 is pretty narrow, but i think it's tall - Might be modding a hood. Test it and see.

Frame bracing: At the very least, ladder bars, FSTB that ties to firewall, and maybe a Nismo power brace - That's all I have and it handles the power quite nicely. The vert is actually pretty well-braced from the factory, with the exception of strut towers to firewall.


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