Auto Parts: mustang transmissions, ford mustang lx, mustang 89

Question
I have a 1988 ford mustang lx and i am having trouble with the transmission. I am trying to get a used trany, but i need to know if a trany off of a v8 motor will work with a four cylinder motor? The transmissions look identicle. Can i use it as long as i put my old sensors and vacuum lines on the trany from the v8?

Answer
Hi Dennis,

Unfortunately the bells will be slightly different between the 2.3 and 5.0 editions.

Exact interchange for your part is listed below:

4002198B
MUSTANG 87 A.T.; 4-140 (2.3L), 3/8" cooling lines
MUSTANG 88 A.T.; 4-140 (2.3L)
MUSTANG 89-90 A.T.; 4-140 (2.3L), 2 wire connector

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