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Old 09-18-2016 | 04:49 PM
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Default two perfect donor cars for 5.0 gen 1 swap

I have a nice gen 1 miata koni adjustables and koni springs . It has a roll bar, racing harness ect... I also have an 85 mercury capri 5.0 ho with t5 and an aod. I need to know what I need to do to make this work. I have a.nice shop, lift, wire welders, tools etc.... so where do I start and whats the easiest way to get it on the track
Old 09-19-2016 | 09:05 AM
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Build the Capri. You don't see many of those around anymore.
Old 09-22-2016 | 01:34 PM
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Capri is a cool car. I agree with tbone if the body is straight.
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