BABE'S LX - 1987 MUSTANG HATCH
My mom (Babe) bought the car new in 1987. She went to buy a Topaz/Tempo (no comments, please) and fell in love with this little red hatch.
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Babe (1927-2004) drove it for 15 years with the 2.3L AOD. And then 145,000 km later, it was passed on to her son (me). So began my Econo-Mod project - heavy on the "Econo", at first - but now? First came the Cobra R 17" rims and Kumho 235/45 tires - a birthday present from my wife (cost to me - $0, sort of).
Next, I got in touch with a former Mustang racer, transmission builder and used auto parts dealer to discuss getting some more grunt. We considered either a 2.3L turbo or 5.0L transplant.
"Dad, I think these will fit the Mustang."
Out went the old drive train...
In went...
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