Hello,

I'm hoping someone can please decode my body vin. Thank you so much for your assistance. Here is a video of my truck too
Warranty number:
E10SH483518

W.B Color:
090

Model:
E103

Body:
487

Trans:
A

Axle:
02

D.S.O
830103




many decisions

Carb/Manifold - Solved
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Currently Equipped: 2v Motorcraft (2100 or 2150)
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I've decided to replace the 2v carb and manifold. Weiand 8124 for the manifold and Holley 0-81570 for the carb.


Rear End - Unsolved
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Currently Equipped: 7 1/2" rear end with 4:1 ratio.
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I've read that the 7.5 rear end is rated for about 225 HP, which I'm most likely going to be at with the carb swap and the 289 already bored. I've found a few 9" rear ends from mustangs of the 60's for 750+. I also read that that a 95+ explorer 8.8 rear end would work well and give me disc in the rear, I'd need to weld on some leaf spring perches. I've found the Explorer 8.8 for around $250-$300 It would give me a 3.73 ratio with posi. I need to measure and confirm fitment of the 8.8.


Transmission - Unsolved
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Currently Equipped: 1968 mustang C4 with 24 splines
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a. C4
I've called a few transmission shops and the best price i've found on a rebuild of the tranny is 1150 with 2 year warranty. Most expensive quote was 2200... But I've read the 24 spline C4 is rated for around 300 hp. I've also found some rebuilt C4's; post 70, without Torque Converter for $400-$500 including a 2 to 3 year warranty. $1150 rebuild vs ($400-$500 + $200(TC) + $300-$500 for labor R&R) new C4. With the newer C4 comes 26 splines and more than 300 HP capability.

b. AOD
I've found one(post 88 AOD) for free, or some others AOD's for around $200-250, then a rebuild and R&R . I'd have an overdrive with the AOD. I've read that AOD's are good if you handle the VC link. I don't know what additional work or fabrication would be needed to swap out the C4 to AOD, or even if the transmission tunnel has room (i think it does).

Kinda leaning towards AOD + 8.8 explorer rear end, but also think this might be the most work.

Any opinion/advice is appreciated ?

 

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