1989 Ford Mustang Gt w/ 4G63 & TH350 swap - TriStateTuners.com :: Home of Tristate Auto Enthusiast

FrankenStang · 01-29-2012, 02:24 PM

Hello, my name is Matt and currently in progress is my 89 Mustang GT with a Mitsubishi 4g63 swap attached to a Chevrolet Turbo 350 Transmission. After I dynoed my Talon @ 440whp I thought I hurt the engine so decided to pulled my unbroken-in engine out. Turned out to only be carbon build up on the valve but instead of returning it to the Talon chassis I decided to go a different route by putting the engine is a fox body. Excellent drag race platform. Easy to find parts for and CHEAP. No one likes to replace transmission, transfer cases, axles, and drive shafts on dsm every time you upgrade something. A guy in Ohio makes adapter plates from Mitsu to Auto Chevys which was perfect for what I wanted to do. I talked a local guy down to $700 for a Mustang shell with no engine, no trans. Again, perfect. As its nearing its completion, I only have a wiring harness to put in, intercooler piping, and radiator lines. Although the engine only has 200 miles on it, I will still be going to car shows and drag racing events when the season begins. Looking forward to seeing you mofos out on the street or at the strip.

blue91lx · 01-29-2012, 03:08 PM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fHloWoIy_-g

vdcoff · 01-29-2012, 03:23 PM

nasty

FrankenStang · 01-29-2012, 03:24 PM

yeah i actually talked to the owner of that car before i started my project and he gave me tips and heads up what i was getting into

**Got Insulin?** · 01-29-2012, 03:28 PM

**** YES!! I see an awesome build coming on. My only concern is that you're using that Mishimoto trash pictured in your avatar....

FrankenStang · 01-29-2012, 03:31 PM

Haha. Mishimoto gave me an awesome deal on the radiator and fans and shroud. All their products are lifetime warranty even if you crash your car or put a wrench through it.

lownslow95 · 01-29-2012, 03:58 PM

Welcome. This deff badass and unique.

jesus_ralliart · 01-29-2012, 05:55 PM

interesting for sure

bmatyeah · 01-29-2012, 06:21 PM

This is awesome and your completely right about the cheap body/suspension parts! What are you doing about the rear? If there's anything you need let me know! Please come to the AmericanMuscle.com show this year. People wont be able to comprehend this.

kjs1820 · 01-29-2012, 09:47 PM

That car is neat I love hybrids! My buddy is tossing a 4g63 in his 93 RX7 with a 6262 on it!

**Got Insulin?** · 01-29-2012, 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by kjs1820

That car is neat I love hybrids! My buddy is tossing a 4g63 in his 93 RX7 with a 6262 on it!

I take it that he's seen the MAP drag car with the 2.4 in it? ugggghhh

TalonTsi97 · 01-30-2012, 12:13 AM

Awesome, hopefully I'll get to see this one in person considering your "local"

jpalamar · 01-30-2012, 10:18 AM

Very cool so far. The only downfall... is the sexy exhaust you won't get from the Ford V8.

Erik@R/TTuning · 01-30-2012, 10:26 AM

Now that's a unique swap. Good luck with the project.

Zdrummer15 · 01-30-2012, 01:24 PM

I can't believe there are two people with 4G63T swapped Fox bodies. Either way, good luck with the build and welcome to the site! If your car turns out half as awesome as the other Frankenstang, it will be sick.

**Big_Jim** · 01-30-2012, 01:44 PM

You should def. make a members journal for this.

DaBombDiggidy · 01-30-2012, 02:20 PM

im excited to see the progress of this. keep it up!

dugganzx3 · 01-31-2012, 10:29 AM

So cool.

01-29-2012, 02:24 PM	#1
FrankenStang Tri-State Training Wheels Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Reading, PA Member #22462 My Ride: 1989 Ford Mustang GT iTrader: (0)	1989 Ford Mustang Gt w/ 4G63 & TH350 swap Hello, my name is Matt and currently in progress is my 89 Mustang GT with a Mitsubishi 4g63 swap attached to a Chevrolet Turbo 350 Transmission. After I dynoed my Talon @ 440whp I thought I hurt the engine so decided to pulled my unbroken-in engine out. Turned out to only be carbon build up on the valve but instead of returning it to the Talon chassis I decided to go a different route by putting the engine is a fox body. Excellent drag race platform. Easy to find parts for and CHEAP. No one likes to replace transmission, transfer cases, axles, and drive shafts on dsm every time you upgrade something. A guy in Ohio makes adapter plates from Mitsu to Auto Chevys which was perfect for what I wanted to do. I talked a local guy down to $700 for a Mustang shell with no engine, no trans. Again, perfect. As its nearing its completion, I only have a wiring harness to put in, intercooler piping, and radiator lines. Although the engine only has 200 miles on it, I will still be going to car shows and drag racing events when the season begins. Looking forward to seeing you mofos out on the street or at the strip.

01-29-2012, 03:23 PM	#3
vdcoff Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Nazareth, PA Member #6984 My Ride: 2011 Impreza WRX Ltd / 2012 Yamaha FZ8 iTrader: (1)	nasty __________________ You can't have pie without cool whip. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

01-29-2012, 03:28 PM	#5
Got Insulin? Hard Snarker Super Moderator Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Philly Member #7591 My Ride: 01 Audi TT 225, GVR-4 #72/1000, 91 TSi AWD iTrader: (16)	** YES!! I see an awesome build coming on. My only concern is that you're using that Mishimoto trash pictured in your avatar.... __________________ -Taylor DenOfDebauchery**

01-29-2012, 05:55 PM	#8
jesus_ralliart Tri-State Addict Join Date: Feb 2010 Member #15649 My Ride: 05 neon iTrader: (0)	interesting for sure __________________ Ive had a bunch of cars....

01-30-2012, 12:13 AM	#12
TalonTsi97 TST Ruined My Life! Join Date: Jan 2005 Member #136 My Ride: 1997 Eagle Talon iTrader: (21)	Awesome, hopefully I'll get to see this one in person considering your "local" __________________ 1997 Eagle Talon Tsi To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. Updated weekly with Dyno, Track, AutoX, Street, and Event videos. Big updates coming soon! To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

01-29-2012, 03:08 PM	#2
blue91lx Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Indianapolis/SE PA Member #21697 iTrader: (0)	http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fHloWoIy_-g

01-29-2012, 03:24 PM	#4
FrankenStang Tri-State Training Wheels Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Reading, PA Member #22462 My Ride: 1989 Ford Mustang GT iTrader: (0)	yeah i actually talked to the owner of that car before i started my project and he gave me tips and heads up what i was getting into

01-29-2012, 03:31 PM	#6
FrankenStang Tri-State Training Wheels Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Reading, PA Member #22462 My Ride: 1989 Ford Mustang GT iTrader: (0)	Haha. Mishimoto gave me an awesome deal on the radiator and fans and shroud. All their products are lifetime warranty even if you crash your car or put a wrench through it.

01-29-2012, 06:21 PM	#9
bmatyeah Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: West Chester PA Member #4478 My Ride: 1997 Ford Mustang iTrader: (2)	This is awesome and your completely right about the cheap body/suspension parts! What are you doing about the rear? If there's anything you need let me know! Please come to the AmericanMuscle.com show this year. People wont be able to comprehend this.

01-29-2012, 09:47 PM	#10
kjs1820 Tri-State Training Wheels Join Date: Feb 2008 Member #6847 My Ride: 03 T76 Cobra, 97 GSX, 97 TT Supra, 99 Suburban and 04 highlander iTrader: (0)	That car is neat I love hybrids! My buddy is tossing a 4g63 in his 93 RX7 with a 6262 on it!

01-30-2012, 10:18 AM	#13
jpalamar TST Ruined My Life! Join Date: May 2009 Location: Orefield, PA Member #13773 My Ride: '14 Mustang GT iTrader: (3)	Very cool so far. The only downfall... is the sexy exhaust you won't get from the Ford V8. __________________ 2014 Mustang GT performance package, M6, Brembo brakes, Torsen diff with 3.73, Steeda CAI with 101mm MAF, ST coilovers with caster/camber plates, BMR lower control arms, BMR watts link, BMW sway bars with end links, front brake cooling ducts, SR short shiffter, and custom tuned

01-30-2012, 10:26 AM	#14
Erik@R/TTuning Former Vendor Join Date: Aug 2010 Member #17281 My Ride: 2000 MR2 Spyder iTrader: (1)	Now that's a unique swap. Good luck with the project.

01-30-2012, 01:24 PM	#15
Zdrummer15 Tri-State Addict Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: York, PA Member #17046 My Ride: 1995 Eagle Talon TSi AWD iTrader: (0)	I can't believe there are two people with 4G63T swapped Fox bodies. Either way, good luck with the build and welcome to the site! If your car turns out half as awesome as the other Frankenstang, it will be sick. __________________ Seth DSM FTW To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. "Boost creep is your turbo's way of calling you a little bitch for not running enough boost."

01-31-2012, 10:29 AM	#18
dugganzx3 Tri-State Addict Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Scranton PA Member #17852 My Ride: has leather and T-tops. iTrader: (0)	So cool. __________________ Daily-1996 Chevy Camaro RS y87 (3800 sII v6, t-5, bolt-ons, tune) Project-1980 Chevy Camaro Base (305 v8, th350)

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