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Old 04-17-2010, 02:14 AM   #16
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it has a bad g45b that is missing some stuff






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Old 04-17-2010, 12:07 PM   #17
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Hm. Well with a 2.3 in it, it'd definitely be unique. But I don't know how well it'd pull it.

I'd say go for it.
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Old 04-17-2010, 01:28 PM   #18
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oh those old 2.3L are torquy f**kers.
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the 3800 lb turboboat scoots fairly well stock with 3.55 final drive, i think the conquest should move.
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Old 04-17-2010, 09:00 PM   #20
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I wasn't dissing the 2.3, just never been a ford fan. I have a Chevy 305 and trans for sale, put that in the Conquest!
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folvo+ GT35R= miles of OMG i just shit my pants fun.
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i wont lie, i thought of using my silver 82 as the chassis to recieve the 2.3 engine has crossed my mind numerous times....
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