[Isambard]

Well sad to say my short-lived 90 LX had a tragic accident and got wrecked on the back right fender and bumper. It's drivable but totaled.

Instead of throwing everything down in frustration and loudly proclaiming I give up I've been in contact with someone who has a 1988 GT roller and would be willing to part with it for a small sum.

Before I commit to anything I'd like to ask you guys if there's anything I should be made aware of.

Both the cars are set up for 5-speed configurations but I'm thinking there might be something here I'm missing. I've read a MAF swap will be required in the 88 (meaning pulling the MAF computer from my LX and putting it into the 88).

Is there anything else I should be aware of?

Thanks in advance!

[50Droptop]

There is some wiring that you will need to swap over from the mass air car in order to convert the 88 to mass air....

[Isambard]

Yeah I've read the MAF swap documents on the forum. Just wondering if there's any other differences. Will I need to swap ECU's or anything?

Would it be easier to just wire up a MAP system?

[50Droptop]

You will need to use the mass air computer

[cleangtvert]

just do the mass air. better cumputer, more cam choices ect....
hell you have everything their .

[Isambard]

Yeah, unfortunately the 88 turned out to be kind of garbage. Had a rushed paint job, painted over everything, even the window louver and ford emblem. I left that sucker parked in his driveway. but it's good to know I have the option of going with an 88 if I happen across one in decent shape.

[cleangtvert]

i see rollers all the time around here. good luck

[50Droptop]

Keep eye on craigslist for roller..

[Isambard]

Well there's a guy selling a 94 GT roller near me and he only wants like a grand for it. As far as I've read the 302 in the 90-93's is the same as the 94-95 mustangs with the exception of the timing chain cover and the water pump. Might be worth investigating unless someone has a horror story to ward me away.

[50Droptop]

I didn't know about the cover and pump

I know the upper intake is differnt.

[cleangtvert]

pretty much the same motor,but it's a smaller engine compartmenmt, i've looked at 94-95 50's and i think a fox is way easyer to work on . they are also heavyer. they do have five lug 4 wheel disk though. i'm not a big fan of the bodystyle though. i think they look ''girly'' unless theere the cobra or the later mach 1's. the old school ''box'' body fox is what i like but thats just my .02

[Isambard]

Originally Posted by cleangtvert pretty much the same motor,but it's a smaller engine compartmenmt, i've looked at 94-95 50's and i think a fox is way easyer to work on . they are also heavyer. they do have five lug 4 wheel disk though. i'm not a big fan of the bodystyle though. i think they look ''girly'' unless theere the cobra or the later mach 1's. the old school ''box'' body fox is what i like but thats just my .02

You are correct there. The 302's in the SN95's are crammed in there. I used to own a 95 GT and it was such a tight fit you could barely fit your hand down the side to reach anything. But there are a lot more 94-95 mustangs available in my area and budget is a consideration.

I love the fox style but having a V8 mustang of any type again would be god send.

[1988 convertible]

also the accessory brackets are different and the mounting for the MAF. alternator is different to the 87-93 but you can trim the old bracket and get them to fit. if you have march pulleys you can use any alt from 87-95...