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200sx · 02-26-2002, 11:36 PM

Ok guys, I have an 85 200SX.  Unfortunatly,  the 2.0 "truck" engine is toast.  So's the trany.  I got this crazy Idea the other day...  I want to put a 302 Mustang engine/5 spd in it.  I think it will fit, and the front suspension needs to be done anyway.  I'll just get stiffer coilovers.  
ANYway, my big concern is if the rear end will hold up to the power.  It is the LSD (I think its the same as the 80's 300zx) and has performed well up to this point...I would swap it out for something in the future, but for now I was hoping to use it ,(I know, geering will be wrong) till I gather funds.  
 Any thoughts?  If you are going to say "Dont do that you fool", dont bother.  I am serious here and just want to get some info.  Thanks for any help.

02-26-2002, 11:36 PM	#1
200sx Leaky Injector Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 50 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Ok guys, I have an 85 200SX.  Unfortunatly,  the 2.0 "truck" engine is toast.  So's the trany.  I got this crazy Idea the other day...  I want to put a 302 Mustang engine/5 spd in it.  I think it will fit, and the front suspension needs to be done anyway.  I'll just get stiffer coilovers.   ANYway, my big concern is if the rear end will hold up to the power.  It is the LSD (I think its the same as the 80's 300zx) and has performed well up to this point...I would swap it out for something in the future, but for now I was hoping to use it ,(I know, geering will be wrong) till I gather funds.    Any thoughts?  If you are going to say "Dont do that you fool", dont bother.  I am serious here and just want to get some info.  Thanks for any help.