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05-20-2007, 02:31 PM

surfin411

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Engine Swap!!

Is it possible to put a(302,351 etc)5.0 liter engine in a 1999 mustang that has the 3.8 liter engine?

05-20-2007, 02:33 PM

reno27

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RE: Engine Swap!!

yea im sure it is but it might be alot of work to do that

05-20-2007, 02:41 PM

r.barn

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RE: Engine Swap!!

yes
www.maximummotorsports.com makes a swap k-member
past that EFI or carb is another story

05-20-2007, 02:48 PM

surfin411

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RE: Engine Swap!!

This K Member will allow me to bolt in a 5.0 liter engine?

05-20-2007, 03:16 PM

r.barn

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RE: Engine Swap!!

http://www.maximummotorsports.com/st...roducts_id=277
$669

05-20-2007, 03:45 PM

surfin411

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RE: Engine Swap!!

What type of changes will i have to make to the mounts or crossmembers to be able to bolt in theearlier mustang style transmission that bolted up to the 5.0 liter engine or does someone make a kit for that?

05-20-2007, 10:05 PM

surfin411

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RE: Engine Swap!!

I found this car with no motor and transmission (Great shape and cheap)and i want to make it a drag car with a motor with a earlier model small block or big block capibility.So any help with changing over motor and transmission mounting and beefer rear end would help alot.Any thoughts?Thanks.