Here is a list of the usual questions I get for this project. in a broad over view I transplanted the whole SHO 3.2L engine, Auto Tranny, computer, wiring harness and related radiators from the donor SHO to my wagon. It took about 3 weeks total for the transplant. Then some more time to workout all the wiring harness differences.

Table of Questions

1. How do I start the project ?
2. Where can I find the parts ?
3. What parts do I need  ?
4. What about the brakes ?
5. What about the suspension ?
6. How long did it take?

How do I start the project ?

• Start with a wagon that has a good structure and frame.
• Then find a SHO within the same generation [Gen I, 1989-91 | Gen II 1992-95]
• But all the parts you can- or get a whole SHO sedan

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Where can I find the parts ?

• Junkyards and salvage yards
• My donor SHO was the results of a fellow car club member totaling the SHO- The Engine and front end was good for my project with everything.

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What parts do I need ?

ALL OF THEM from the firewall forward:

• Engine
• Exact computer and wiring harness from the same year and engine
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What about the brakes ?

Luckily my 95 LX wagon had the 4 wheel disc brakes with ABS. This made it easier for me. I did the front brake upgrade to the Lincoln Rotors and Calipers for larger front brakes.

Front Brake Upgrade Info:

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What about the suspension ?

You can change it all or just do a little. Tokico Struts and Shocks for the wagon.

As for the struts and shocks- yes just look up ones for the wagons- nothing different then listed in their site or catalog. The following lists the parts from the http://www.tokicogasshocks.com site:

As for the springs. I used Raine Automotive in southern NJ to make me custom springs. David helped me make a stiffer spring that also lowered the car 2 inches.

Then there's the Rear Anti-Sway Bar by Addco Industries in Linville, NC. This is the listing they have for a standard bar they make. I sent my old bar down with some changes requested and they custom made me a anti-sway bar.

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How long did it take ?

It took me three months to prepare and get the SHO- all the parts and do the Engine 60K service. Then the actual engine swap was about (3) three full weeks. I was not working a "real job" so I was at the shop working 10 hours a day for 3 weeks straight. Then it took an extra 2 weeks to get things all hooked up and smooth.

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Compiled by Brian Klimes
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Revised: May 18, 2001 .