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10-24-2006, 03:53 PM

frdmstng1986GT

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5.0 swap.

what all is needed to put a 5.0 in an 81 mustang with a inline 6cyl motor? any help would be great. i know motor mounts. and new rear end to handle the extra power. but what all else is needed? thanks.

10-24-2006, 03:59 PM

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RE: 5.0 swap.

Motor, wiring, computer, prob new dizzy, etc.

10-24-2006, 04:06 PM

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RE: 5.0 swap.

i got all of that. i got the motor, an aod with it, and the complete harness and computer out of a t-bird with mass air.

10-24-2006, 04:08 PM

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RE: 5.0 swap.

Google 4cyl to v8 swap.... you will get tons of tech articles that will tell you exactally what you need.

10-24-2006, 04:10 PM

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RE: 5.0 swap.

cool. thanks man.

10-24-2006, 04:29 PM

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RE: 5.0 swap.

Youll also need a 4 or 8 cyl K-member. The V and I 6 ones are different. Other than that youll need stuff like the mounts, trans crossmember, radiator, shroud, etc.
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