New To 5.0
08-18-2008, 10:09 AM
#1
New To 5.0
Hi, my names Jake
i have a 87 Ford Mustang with at the moment a 2.3 Turbo. Its not what i expected.
my plan is to swap a 5.0 into the mustang heres my questions
7.5 Rear end? is it gonna last long?
Stock Drive line from 2.3, will it fit 5.0 auto or manual trans?
Carb or EFI???
Long Tube Or Shorty Headers?
H or X pipe?
i have a 87 Ford Mustang with at the moment a 2.3 Turbo. Its not what i expected.
my plan is to swap a 5.0 into the mustang heres my questions
7.5 Rear end? is it gonna last long?
Stock Drive line from 2.3, will it fit 5.0 auto or manual trans?
Carb or EFI???
Long Tube Or Shorty Headers?
H or X pipe?
Last edited by Stang2.3; 08-18-2008 at 10:28 AM.
08-18-2008, 11:33 AM
#2
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Your 7.5 will hold, but if you wanna make some real power you're gonna need to get an 8.8
You will need to swap over to a T-5 tranny. You may need a new driveshaft as well. (not too sure about that)
Go EFI for sure. Especially if you're wanting to go turbo (I think it says so in your sig?)
If you're goin for big N/A power Long tube headers. Downside is they hang kinda low. You'll need shorties w/ some modification for a turbo stang.
Off Road X-Pipe... So what if you don't pass emissions?? lol
You will need to swap over to a T-5 tranny. You may need a new driveshaft as well. (not too sure about that)
Go EFI for sure. Especially if you're wanting to go turbo (I think it says so in your sig?)
If you're goin for big N/A power Long tube headers. Downside is they hang kinda low. You'll need shorties w/ some modification for a turbo stang.
Off Road X-Pipe... So what if you don't pass emissions?? lol
08-18-2008, 05:08 PM
#4
the Mustang Came originally with a Stock 2.3 N/A i swap to 2.3 Turbo because i got the whole swap for 150. but i've been havin lots of problems with it. it runs when it wants to. lol
as for this swap plan is either all motor or nitrous. still wanna be able to drive it in the snow lol, and as for emissions.... don't got 'em
as for this swap plan is either all motor or nitrous. still wanna be able to drive it in the snow lol, and as for emissions.... don't got 'em
08-19-2008, 11:17 AM
#5
heres a quick couple questions, lol
Will the 2.3 Driveline fit into a 5.0 Auto Trans?
will it fit into a 5 speed as well?
Not sure which one i'm doing (my car is a 5 speed right now)
Will the 2.3 Driveline fit into a 5.0 Auto Trans?
will it fit into a 5 speed as well?
Not sure which one i'm doing (my car is a 5 speed right now)
08-19-2008, 11:53 AM
#6
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If you're going to take the time to swap to a 5L conversion, Why not take the time to swap the 7.5" for the 8.8" at the same time?! ...basically just unbolting bolts, + you can find a used 8.8" for $100-$300 ...
08-20-2008, 09:27 AM
#7
while i do agree, i'm getting a 8.8 w/ rear disc + 5 lug conversion kit set up, and my wife is tired of me stealin her truck lol. just wanna make sure it'll drive for a bit while i'm gathering parts
08-20-2008, 09:30 AM
#8
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08-20-2008, 07:11 PM
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...just spoke with a buddy of mine who has converted a few 4 cyl's. ....Trans., driveshaft will work...
You will need a 5L bellhousing (as stated) & a different pilot bearing...then your good to go on the "budget" plan!
You will need a 5L bellhousing (as stated) & a different pilot bearing...then your good to go on the "budget" plan!