Is K-Frame in 4 cylinder the same as a 5.0??
07-25-2008, 01:26 PM
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Is K-Frame in 4 cylinder the same as a 5.0??
I need a new K-Frame and also a 5 speedtransmission for my 89' 5.0 LX. My buddy has an 89' 4 cylinder car in his garage that he just wants to get rid of. I'd be interested in just taking the whole car from him if I could use his k frame and transmission. So my question is:
are the k frames and 5 speedtransmissions in the 4 cylinder cars the same as the ones in the 5.0 cars??
are the k frames and 5 speedtransmissions in the 4 cylinder cars the same as the ones in the 5.0 cars??
07-25-2008, 01:59 PM
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RE: Is K-Frame in 4 cylinder the same as a 5.0??
no, i dont think they are, however the T5's from 4 bangers have lower gearing, and can be swapped in, no mods, theyre fairly popular in drag racers i believe
the K member has different motor mounts IIRC
the K member has different motor mounts IIRC
07-25-2008, 02:00 PM
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RE: Is K-Frame in 4 cylinder the same as a 5.0??
k-member is the same but tranny is not..4cyl has smaller input shaft tip diameter and is rated at less torque capacity but with right pilot bearing it'll work in a 5.0
07-25-2008, 02:52 PM
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RE: Is K-Frame in 4 cylinder the same as a 5.0??
Thing is, I did actually call ford and they told me that the k-member WAS NOT the same, but the girl I talked to did not seem very reliable. Reguardless of where she got her answer from, I told her I have a 5.0 mustang and she asked me if that was a 6 cylinder.....so yeah, I can't trust what she has told me.
07-25-2008, 03:02 PM
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RE: Is K-Frame in 4 cylinder the same as a 5.0??
yes the 4 is the same as the 8 there may be a extra mount (some of the older cars) on the 4cly. mount that bolts to the k-member but it just unbolts and the 5.0 stuff slides right in.
07-25-2008, 03:02 PM
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RE: Is K-Frame in 4 cylinder the same as a 5.0??
ORIGINAL: mjr46
k-member is the same but tranny is not..4cyl has smaller input shaft tip diameter and is rated at less torque capacity but with right pilot bearing it'll work in a 5.0
k-member is the same but tranny is not..4cyl has smaller input shaft tip diameter and is rated at less torque capacity but with right pilot bearing it'll work in a 5.0
+1 get it it will work along with the transmission if you get the right pilot bearing
07-25-2008, 09:52 PM
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RE: Is K-Frame in 4 cylinder the same as a 5.0??
ORIGINAL: SuxToBeMyTires
Thing is, I did actually call ford and they told me that the k-member WAS NOT the same, but the girl I talked to did not seem very reliable. Reguardless of where she got her answer from, I told her I have a 5.0 mustang and she asked me if that was a 6 cylinder.....so yeah, I can't trust what she has told me.
Thing is, I did actually call ford and they told me that the k-member WAS NOT the same, but the girl I talked to did not seem very reliable. Reguardless of where she got her answer from, I told her I have a 5.0 mustang and she asked me if that was a 6 cylinder.....so yeah, I can't trust what she has told me.
..just motor mounts
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