RedAndWhiteStang

Alright so I've pretty much done everything I can think of to my 92 coupe over the last couple years. I believe it is now finally time to drop a v8 in it.

92 2.3L Coupe

*Orig. Automatic - Has a T5 in it now, 98 Mustang Drive Shaft, 3.73 Gears, Bronco 2 5lug Axels, 95 Mustang 5lug Spindles, Lowering Springs, New Struts & Shocks

*Semi-Built Motor - Cammed, Racing Springs, Ported & Polished Head, New Oil Rings, All New Seals, Ranger Header, No Cat. Straight Pipe Till Flowmaster Muffler Then Hideaway Out Rear, Cold Air Intake

*New Tires - 17inch 5lug Cobra R's, 245/24ZR17

*Interior - Clean Black Interior, 3000GT Bucket Seats, 140MPH Reverse Glow Gauges, Pioneer Head Unit, New Heater Core, Trunk Battery Relocation

*Exterior - Orig. Red Paint, Painted Metallic Silver About 3 Years Ago, 3 Hoods, Orig. Hood, 2inch Cowl & 4inch Cowl, Modified Front Bumper, 1 Piece Headlights, 10k HIDS

A Little History:

Started Like This:


To:


Then:


Then this:


Motor Swap:




How it sits now:










Now for some questions. Not to sure where to start...I plan on pulling a motor from either a 5.0 explorer, a 5.0 f150, or a newer body mustang from LKQ. I plan on rebuilding the motor mostly. But what is the best way to go? What is the easiest way with the quickest time and most direct swap? I know I need the complete motor its self, a bell housing to fit my t5, flywheel, clutch, computer, and some of the wiring harness? Can some one list the exact parts need for this swap? I very seriously doubt there is a full 87-93 5.0 mustang sitting up there for the easiest swap ever so im going with any other 5.0 ford I can find.

nitrous_bob

do you still ahve the ROH wheels ? it looks great but im curious how it would look as a silver car + the ROH's

look for a totalled 5.0, then you'll have plenty of extra parts too, thats one easy way

i have not looked at this...i just googled 2.3 to 5.0 swap and took the link of the first one that was done by a magazine cuz i felt it was most detailed

http://www.mustang50magazine.com/tec...p/viewall.html

if your on a budget...id consider a stock block 302, turn it into a 306 with fresh heads and forged internals

you should happy with what you end with. 300 hp is a easy attainable goal and should run mid 12's

if you still need more...spray 100 on it and go 11's

personally i would NOT use a non HO motor from a truck or anything else.

nor would i use a gt40p motor from an explorer

also what t5 do you have ? from the 2.3 motor ??? cuz a world class t5 from a V8 car is a little different and much stronger as well

Tony71502

Also, you said you have a decent rear gear set-up. What rear end do you have?

RedAndWhiteStang

Its a 7.5. Everyones been telling me Ill be better off changing it to 8.8 but isnt necessary to just get it up and running

RedAndWhiteStang

Color Im going for after 5.0 swap is complete.





My CBR is close to the same color

Tony71502

I like the grey better. Nothing shows off like a mustang that can actually perform. Mechanicals before showing off in my opinion.

RedAndWhiteStang

http://atlanta.craigslist.org/atl/cto/2833995255.html

What you guys think on that mark vii? $800 prob get him to lower at little... get what I need out of it and crush the body to get $300 back

Project 5.GO!

Find out how many miles on the engine. Might want to run a compression test on it before you drive it home. LOL

Might want to go through the motor a little when you get it out of the donor. New gaskets, main seals, general cleaning, maybe a valve job. Best to take care of that while its not in a car as a little insurance.

RedAndWhiteStang

My $800 parts car im picking up Wednesday. A 1990 Lincoln Mark VII with a 5.0 HO.









I believe this car has a 8.8 rear end but it is a tad bit longer then the foxs. I think it only stick out like half a inch on each side so itll match my front SN95 5 lug spindles. I have a question about my options for a transmission though...I have a factory 4 cylinder T5 in my car right now. I know the bellhousing are different, but most people are telling me the 4cylinder family t5 wont last long behind the 5.0 so what are my options? I know the best bet is to find a t5 from a 5.0 gt but no luck with finding one in my area. I know the 94-95 5.0 t5 you have the cut either your driveshaft or either change the pilot bearing and all that, sounds like more trouble then thats worth. What other options do I have?

Tony71502

Change the input shaft on the 4 cylinder t5 and get an upgrade kit for the internals. If you can't do it have someone else rebuild it. Good to go.