3.8L Supercharged

EqualizedCustoms · 08-25-2009, 04:15 PM

Ok i have been searching and searching but aint finding my answer. at least i dont think.

i have a 87 ford mustang lx and a 3.8l supercharged out of a 89 Mercury Cougar XR7. i was wondering if i could swap motor and tranny in without any problems or what is needed??

My mustang has the 2.3 if that helps any.

New to this so bare with me.

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jthorn9 · 08-25-2009, 04:56 PM

Yes you can put the V6 in, no it will not be easy or a "direct swap."

EqualizedCustoms · 08-25-2009, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by jthorn9

Yes you can put the V6 in, no it will not be easy or a "direct swap."

whats all needed to do the swap?? from each car and extra parts needed or need to be made. a link would be fine too.

jthorn9 · 08-25-2009, 05:02 PM

Basically everything, and you still might have to make small modifications. A good list would be:

Engine
Transmission
Complete wiring harness
Fan
Radiator
All radiator hoses
Some electrical systems mods/relocations

In short, a lot of work, most of which you'll have to just run into and address as you go.

EqualizedCustoms · 08-25-2009, 05:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jthorn9

Basically everything, and you still might have to make small modifications. A good list would be:

Engine
Transmission
Complete wiring harness
Fan
Radiator
All radiator hoses
Some electrical systems mods/relocations

In short, a lot of work, most of which you'll have to just run into and address as you go.

cool but i wont have to mess with the brake system or anything right??

my bmw i put a bigger motor in it and i had to get a different brake booster and make a tranny brace b/c the bigger motor twisted the tranny 18 degrees.

JKs95stang · 08-25-2009, 07:26 PM

I think the 5 liter swap would be easier than the m90 swap for this coupe. Anything's doable if you have the time, money, and patience to modify everything.

EqualizedCustoms · 08-25-2009, 07:27 PM

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Originally Posted by JKs95stang

I think the 5 liter swap would be easier than the m90 swap for this coupe. Anything's doable if you have the time, money, and patience to modify everything.

i have the time and patience. money a little slow but thats b/c i havent sold any parts yet.

jthorn9 · 08-25-2009, 09:48 PM

5.0 swap would be 10X easier cause all you need in that case is a donor car, or you could make your LX a project car and go fully aftermarket and build it to your liking.

EqualizedCustoms · 08-25-2009, 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by jthorn9

5.0 swap would be 10X easier cause all you need in that case is a donor car, or you could make your LX a project car and go fully aftermarket and build it to your liking.

i aint looking for easy. just i have a mustang and a 3.8l motor and tranny on hand. why not use what i already have??

jthorn9 · 08-25-2009, 10:09 PM

Cause you'll need more, much more, also forgot you need to change your suspension out as well, your shocks might be too weak for the heavier V6 and may sag.