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christang
Journeyman Posts: 86
From: Colliers, WV, USA
Registered: Aug 2002
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posted 08-28-2003 10:09 AM
   
is in an '85 Capri 4-banger? A friend of mine's sister has one for sale for $600...body and frame is VERY good, needs painted. I've been thinking of maybe picking it up and tossing in a built 302.
I was told it has a C4, but I'm not sure.Also do the front springs, suspension etc. need changed from the four cylinder to the eight? Thanks!...Christine
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SteveLaRiviere
Administrator Posts: 33988
From: Saco, Maine
Registered: May 99
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posted 08-28-2003 03:57 PM
It's probably a C3, which is a very weak transmission, not suitable for use with a V8.------------------
'70 Mustang Mach 1 - '70 Mustang Convertible - '72 Mustang Sprint - '94 F-150
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GTRocks
Gearhead Posts: 2436
From: Lusby, MD
Registered: Jun 99
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posted 08-28-2003 06:30 PM
The suspensions are quite a bit different, so you'd incur expenses there also.
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christang
Journeyman Posts: 86
From: Colliers, WV, USA
Registered: Aug 2002
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posted 08-28-2003 06:54 PM
Thanks guys! My husband told me the same thing, but the fella who's sister is selling it kept saying that there was no difference between the 4 and 8 cylinder in those areas, so I though just maybe Mercury did their's a little different than Ford did with the Mustang. I knew someone here would know for sure! ...Chris
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JCQuinn@work
Gearhead Posts: 440
From: Lakewood, CO, USA
Registered: Jun 2001
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posted 08-29-2003 02:08 PM
What's different about the suspension? I thought the only difference was the springs.John
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GTRocks
Gearhead Posts: 2436
From: Lusby, MD
Registered: Jun 99
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posted 08-29-2003 07:20 PM
There's a lot more to it than just engine and suspension. There's brakes, accessories, etc. Mainly for the suspension it's just springs, but you should also consider the torque boxes. Here's a link to some more things to consider:http://www.jason.fletcher.net/tech/v8/v8.htm Really depends what you want to do with it when you're done, I guess.
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christang
Journeyman Posts: 86
From: Colliers, WV, USA
Registered: Aug 2002
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posted 08-30-2003 02:45 PM
GTRocks...Thanks for the link, very informative! Looks like I'll pass on this one...still need a lot of time to put into the Mach 1 before starting another project for me and the hubby!  ...Thanks, Chris
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GTRocks
Gearhead Posts: 2436
From: Lusby, MD
Registered: Jun 99
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posted 08-30-2003 10:16 PM
Glad I could help!
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