Repair-It

It puts a rear end with independent rear suspension in the back instead of the live Mustang rear. Not sure the power it can actually handle though.
Yes, I'd still have to figure out the front.

This person did the AWD conversion. Even got a tank instead of a fuel cell! This is pretty interesting.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6g8AWaPB28o

More explanation:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3pWXgVvhlKs

Well, the S40 Volvo and a couple other Volvo models used this same chassis, and were available in AWD.

Some good info on stout GM AWD pieces/parts. https://engineswapdepot.com/?p=4520 4L80E transmission, NP149 transfer case with viscous coupling, a Typhoon 3.73 front differential, and 3.73 12-bolt rear differential. The Chevelle can reach 0-62 mph (0-100 kph) in 2.75 seconds and 50-75 mph in 1.01 sec...

I have to post the counter point - https://www.automobilemag.com/news/ford-focus-v8/ Apparently, they used: a 315-hp, OHV, 5.0-liter V-8, a Tremec T-5 manual transmission with a cable-actuated clutch, and a solid rear axle with an 8.8-inch ring gear. Stats: Focus V-8 delivered the power and the perf...

This is apparently impossible to find, but here is some info: https://www.riinspection.org/Pages/FAQ.aspx?ID=generalfaq Not a .gov site, so not totally sure about this. Age: Motor vehicles 25 years old or older must undergo inspection for safety and emissions. However, these vehicles will not be fai...

I need to look into this a LOT more, but the Mazda3 replacement might be... the Mazda3. Just found some very interesting stuff. https://kugelkomponents.com/focus-v-8/ These guys sell a rear bolt in subframe for the focus, and assuming the mazda3 should be "close enough..." that accepts a F...

Option 3.
Sell it. You have a new daily, and a car 10 years older that needs less.

Some pros and cons: Pros: The couple pictures looked pretty good. Based on what you said, it sounds like it was taken care of. It isn't crazy modded 130,000 isn't super high especially for the year Local, but not from here most of the time. Best case scenario. You might be the only person looking to...

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