[Baltothewolf]

All this info, my head is spinning!! I think I'll definitely get the T-Bird rear end, as I want rear disk brakes anyway, and it would save a lot of money just going that route rather than buying a conversion kit. The problem is, did the 83-88 T-Bird have a 3.73 rear end in it? I don't want any taller than 3.73, but I definitely don't want as short as 4.10.

I don't plan on ever going 5-lug. I love the stock pony rims, and don't think I'll ever stray from them.

I plan on going 31 spindle eventually, but not yet.

Is the 96-97 Exploder head a direct bolt on? I remember talking to a lad a while back that was telling me about it being a direct bolt-on.

All these mods will keep the car smog legal right? I live in California and it's the most strict state in the entire United States when it comes to emissions.

[Edit]: Ok so after some reading (And a YouTube video) I see where there would be a big difference porting it. Where can I get this done?