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07-02-2007, 12:23 AM

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RE: 2.3L 5 speed

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get a v8 tranny, the gear ratios in the 4 banger trans are horrible, you will also need to find the proper pilot bearing for that tranny..

not worth it IMHO.. you WILL kill the pos 4 cyl tranny

I would if I could find one for a decent price. This 4cyl trans cost me $40. Why is it so horrible it only holds about 40 less torque than the v8 trans.

07-02-2007, 12:43 AM

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RE: 2.3L 5 speed

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You will need a different pilot bearing: bca-202SS
If you can't find that part number its a pilot bearing for a 83 ranger with 2.2 diesal
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Thanks that was something that I was wondering.

07-02-2007, 02:26 AM

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RE: 2.3L 5 speed

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The crossmember from the 4 cyl. is a single hump one & wont work unless you are going to do a single exhaust, not recommended. You can get a fork for your clutch at an auto parts store or Ford dealer.

so I take it my auto crossmember will not work with the swap!

Auto cross member will not work. It sits a little further forward. And the mount will not line up.

07-02-2007, 02:47 AM

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RE: 2.3L 5 speed

well I guess im going to have to get the crossmember from a 5.0

07-03-2007, 05:17 AM

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RE: 2.3L 5 speed

Will the lines and everything thing else off the 4cyl Mustang work?

07-03-2007, 05:19 AM

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RE: 2.3L 5 speed

What lines? Fuel Lines? Maybe not sure.

07-03-2007, 05:21 AM

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RE: 2.3L 5 speed

Sorry, Clutch lines and everything else I need for the swap.

07-03-2007, 05:29 AM

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RE: 2.3L 5 speed

I would get a new clutch cable & adjustable quadrant. Not sure if the neutral safety on the auto & man. is the same. Most likely they are.

07-03-2007, 05:48 AM

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RE: 2.3L 5 speed

You can probably use all the wires on your GTauto for reverse backup, Speedo cable, & neutral safety switch. Compare the linkages under your dash for clutch pedal, should be able to use that all off your man. car. You will need a diff computer, not sure if you will be able to use the exhisting wiring to your GTforthe change. I have found one of the easiest ways to see if what you have will work with your change is to call & ask your local parts store if the replacement part # is the same between the two models, in example the reverse backup switch & so on.