Thread: 200 sprint to 289 conversion

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Sure it can cost a lot. Then again if you shop around there are good deals. New three row exact fit radiator from Performance is 154 bucks including two day ups shipping. I suppose you could tip the guy in brown 46 bucks if it didn't feel right.

Should be able to do the entire front end with all new parts less the V8 spindles and backing plates for under a thousand. That includes the rear springs and bushings and u-bolts. The rear end leaves some choices up in the air. Go with an eight inch from another Mustang or search around for deals. Typically housings can be narrowed for about a hundred and axles run 300 to 400 new with studs and bearings. Ranger 8.8's can be modified pretty easily for this app too.

The key is to shop. You can make it cost as much or as little as you are willing to wait for. The major cost involved is labor if you don't do it yourself.

I'm into a nine inch rear with 4.11 gears a locker and Dutchman axles with disc brakes for about 1200 bucks. Part of that deal is three more housings, four center sections (two track locks) and more old style disc brake hardware and a pile of axles. I will build another center for mine and sell off the rest to recoup my investment.