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For $3,000 an 87-93 Fox body Mustang just like Sky and 351 said will be your best bet. Don't waste time getting a 4cyl 87-93 or a V6 94 or newer car thinking you can do "just a simple engine swap". You have to swap out ALOT more than just the engine. You'll spend more money and time than it's worth. Make sure you get a 5.0. For $3,000 you can still find a decent 5.0. Just look in you local paper or local trading papers like Deals on Wheels or The Tradin Post, papers like that will help you get a good idea of what the cars are going for and in what kind of shape you should expect. When you get all the info on a car (year, miles, LX or GT, coupe or conv. and condition) go to NADA.com, to see what the car should go for. NADA is what the banks go buy. Some people will try to show you Kelley Blue Book value instead because it shows a higher price (good for the seller, not for the buyer). Kelley is not bad, it will still give you a good idea of what the car is worth. Don't forget, these cars are getting hard to find. So, if it's in good shape and clean/low miles, it may go for more than book.