351W into an 88 LX w/2.3L EFI

Blink wrote:
> I am planning on putting a 351W in my 88LX, but it currently has the
> 2.3L EFI w/ T5. I know I will need an oil pan w/ pickup tube, headers
> (BBK), motor mounts, dampener, tranny (AOD), flexplate, etc. I do have
> a bunch of questions that I know you guys will be able to answer.


It's completely and utterly not worth the hassle. Just changing the
suspension bits, brakes and rear end will cost more than just buying a
5.0L fox body car with most of the bits you need already installed.
Sell your existing car and get a Mustang that started out with a 5.0.
It will be a MUCH easier process and probably cheaper.


> I was wondering if I could put a regulator on the existing fuel system
> to drop the pressure where it needs to be to run it to a carbed 351W?


No.


> I'm going to have a 351W w/ an AOD, do you think my current drive
> shaft will work.


No.


I have a 2.3L w/ T-5. Or would I have to get one
> from a 5.0 w/ AOD to fit mine?


That would work.


> When I take out the 2.3L, are there holes for the 351W to go into, or
> do I have to fab up some brackets to make it fit? If so, does anybody
> have any plans for them?


Use 5.0 motor mounts.


> Does anyone make 351W swap drop mounts or just 302 drop mounts for this
> application?


Dunno.



> Also I have 3.27's in the rear end, should I go higher (w/ AOD)? I
> have 3.73 and 4.11 available.


3.55 or 3.73 would be my choice. If it's a daily driver, you might even
want a 3.08 with gas prices being what they are today.



> Well that's all I have for, I appreciate any help anyone can give me.


My advice is to sell your existing car and get a 5.0 LX notchback to
work on. It will end up costing you less money in the long run.

>
> Thanks a lot


No prob.

Cheers,

C