Tried search, nothing, 86 5.0 into 96 3.8 swap???
10-14-2007, 07:52 PM
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Tried search, nothing, 86 5.0 into 96 3.8 swap???
Ok i tried search and it aint working.. maybe im an idiot, probably am lol.. i have a 96 V6 with an auto trans. I picked up an 86 5.0 FI with trans and 8.8in rear end. What will i need to do this swap?
K-Member, wiring harness, new motor mounts??? any help would be greatly appreciated!
-Will
K-Member, wiring harness, new motor mounts??? any help would be greatly appreciated!
-Will
10-15-2007, 03:05 AM
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RE: Tried search, nothing, 86 5.0 into 96 3.8 swap???
YUP YUP, BUT ITS WORTH IT IN MY OPINION COMPARED TO A 4.6L MOD MOTOR WHICH WOULD DROP RIGHT IN
ORIGINAL: AdderMk2
you need the entire engine wire harness from a 94-95 5.0, and the ECM for a 94-95 5.0
and a 94-95 5.0 K-member
you need the entire engine wire harness from a 94-95 5.0, and the ECM for a 94-95 5.0
and a 94-95 5.0 K-member
10-15-2007, 06:56 AM
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RE: Tried search, nothing, 86 5.0 into 96 3.8 swap???
ORIGINAL: 86GT 93LX
YUP YUP, BUT ITS WORTH IT IN MY OPINION COMPARED TO A 4.6L MOD MOTOR WHICH WOULD DROP RIGHT IN
YUP YUP, BUT ITS WORTH IT IN MY OPINION COMPARED TO A 4.6L MOD MOTOR WHICH WOULD DROP RIGHT IN
ORIGINAL: AdderMk2
you need the entire engine wire harness from a 94-95 5.0, and the ECM for a 94-95 5.0
and a 94-95 5.0 K-member
you need the entire engine wire harness from a 94-95 5.0, and the ECM for a 94-95 5.0
and a 94-95 5.0 K-member
.
10-16-2007, 08:09 AM
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RE: Tried search, nothing, 86 5.0 into 96 3.8 swap???
ok slight change, the motor is an 89, not an 86, and its a fresh rebuild. and the rear end is an 8.8 with rotors, guy had planned on putting it in his 86 mustang. any changes to peoples opinons?
10-16-2007, 08:40 AM
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RE: Tried search, nothing, 86 5.0 into 96 3.8 swap???
www.sorscode.com has a forum dedicated to this.
he is also on the Corral.net under the user name Sorscode.
he is also on the Corral.net under the user name Sorscode.