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    1. 07-17-2015, 08:29 AM #1
      Dannyb937
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      Default New Owner 1984 LTD LX

      Hey everyone,
      Just picked up a ltd lx about a month ago...

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      So since purchasing...
      I have done 3G alternator upgrade
      Went high torque starter
      Did msd coil
      Mustang wheels

      Only problem is now I believe I have a spun rid bearing... (Pushing old girl way to fast getting pregnant wife to the hospital in time)

      So natural that means upgrade time... Anyone have advise on going to a 351? Issues with bolt up to the stock aod?

      Thanks in advance and look forward to more chats
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      Welcome!. That's a great looking car. The only problem I see here is, not enough pictures.
      I don't have any advice, as mine is still waiting for me to put the engine and trans in and figure out the MAS EFI that was started but not finished. Is yours stock CFI still?
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    3. 07-17-2015, 09:18 PM #3
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      Yea mine is still CFI, but I'm going to go carb... Just cause it's easier... A guy makes a wiring harness to make it easier to do the ego swap... It's Ron something harness... But it gives you everything you need to plug into the computer.
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    5. 07-17-2015, 11:17 PM #5
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      Quote Originally Posted by Dannyb937 View Post
      Anyone have advise on going to a 351? Issues with bolt up to the stock aod?
      It'll bolt up to the AOD just fine. But how do you feel about putting a cowl hood on an LTD LX?

      There is an "Other Early Foxes" section on this site, just a little farther down from this section. We have
      a pretty good number of LTD and LTD LX owners hanging out there. Stop in and post up some pics.
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      Default New Owner 1984 LTD LX

      Sweet car. Looks to be in pretty good shape.

      Getting rid of the CFI and going to carb or multipoint EFI will produce some good gains...no need for a 351. Can get pretty good power numbers out of a blower or turbo on the 302...and still keep the stock hood, as mentioned above.
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    7. 07-18-2015, 11:52 AM #7
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      I figured bang for the buck it would just be easier to go 351? What blower set up you referring to?
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    8. 07-18-2015, 11:53 AM #8
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      Quote Originally Posted by JACook View Post
      It'll bolt up to the AOD just fine. But how do you feel about putting a cowl hood on an LTD LX?

      There is an "Other Early Foxes" section on this site, just a little farther down from this section. We have
      a pretty good number of LTD and LTD LX owners hanging out there. Stop in and post up some pics.
      Sure thing I'll go check them out!
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