Swapping a 3.8 for a 5.0 in a 1995 Mustang
08-31-2011, 09:57 PM
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Swapping a 3.8 for a 5.0 in a 1995 Mustang
Im wondering if it is possible to swap my 3.8 liter V6 with a 5.0 V8. My 1995 Mustang was originaly a 6 cylinder, and I've heard that it is impossible to do the swap because of some electrical configuration. If it is possible, what parts, other than a 5.0 engine, do I need?
09-01-2011, 12:03 AM
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It is not impossible. Some modder shops have actually done it..
If you do. just get all the appropriate equipment, including new K member (if this is required for the engine mounts), the electrical harnesses, and so forth.
I assume you are looking at a 5.0 pushrod engine, not a Coyote 5.0. The pushrod 5.0 should be very much straight forward to drop in. The 5.0 Coyote is a different matter altogether.
If you do. just get all the appropriate equipment, including new K member (if this is required for the engine mounts), the electrical harnesses, and so forth.
I assume you are looking at a 5.0 pushrod engine, not a Coyote 5.0. The pushrod 5.0 should be very much straight forward to drop in. The 5.0 Coyote is a different matter altogether.
09-01-2011, 08:06 PM
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Not worth it. The money you will spend swapping over new brakes, suspension, k member, trans, rear-end, electrical, and all other misc stuff will not net you that much more power. The 5.0 had what 225HP, the 3.8 had 135 to the wheel. For the amount you will be spending to do the swap you could forge your 3.8 block, get heads, cam, intakes, and get 300-350HP and be a sweet 6 banger sleeper.
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