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Message: <blockquote data-quote="MustangChris" data-source="post: 784188" data-attributes="member: 10830">+1almost a one-year anniversary. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile    :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" />(no sarcasm/hate/flaming in the rest of this post... just explaining what ive gone through, for reference purposes for the OP.)BUT... in actuallity ive pretty much replaced the ENTIRE car...rewired tail lights (export tail lights)fuel tank (upgraded to 03/04 cobra tank, removed braces, cover, and swapped tanks)body harness (pulled carpet, pulled seats, pulled rear internal trim)dash harness (pulled defrost vent, gauge cluster, dash, sterio, shifter bezzle, center consol, evaporative controls)replaced heater core and air conditioner evaporator while i had dash out, ended up buying the entire evaporator assembly unit (pulled old unit, transfered blower unit to new assembly)re wiring gauges (not only had to save up $1200.00 for electric gauges, but now i have to run them.... pulled a-pillar)pulled drive shaftreplaced rear lower control arms, rear upper control arms, diffy bushings, rear brake pads, rear brake rotors (had to pull sway bar, and re install)pulled tranny and engine as a single unit (removed A/C components)replaced front control arm bushings (had to remove struts, springs, swaybar end links, bump steer)replaced front brake pads, rotors, struts.rewired headlights (cleaned up HID wiring system)replace radiator (build custom brakets)fabricate front bumper support (pull front bumper and headlights)replace left and right side computer harnesses (pull fenders, antenna)drop in new motor/tranny/LTs from up above (no scissor lift to lower car onto)this means:remove remaining A/C parts (condensor is all thats left)remove k-member to add clearance for my LTsremove master cylinder for clearancethere is LITTERALLY nothing that i havent taken off my car... .. . .. yea, its taken me a year.if you want to replace ALL the computer parts and do the swap with aftermarket parts, tahts what your going to have to do... . .. do you need new LRCAs? no, but with a pullied eaton pushing 500RWHP, OEM isnt the greatest of performers.$6,000 for the engine~$1000.00 for the rear suspension~250.00 for front suspension~$1200.00 for gauges$500.00 for blower port$800 for LTs$200 for FMHE$300.00 for powder coating$400.00 for radiator~$100 for oil pan$50.00 for windage tray~$100.00 for intakeforgot how much i spent on MAF$400.00 for clutchintercooler expansion tankradiator expansion tanksupercharger pulleycrankshaft pulley... . .. . it all adds up... you wonder why its taken so long? lol. how long does it take you to earn $20,000.00 + money to pay the rent every month. LOL!as i said, this swap is pretty "moderate" ...  if you leave everything OEM, it will fit right in with no problems. replace the computer and the under-hood computers and your good to go. (mind you, you have to figure all that crap out) but if youre like me... and since your going to do it (and take credit for doing it) you might as well do a good job, take your time, and spend some money. if youre going to make a hack-job of a mustang... please sell your car and buy a honda and find another hobby.</blockquote>