Swapping engines 5L /2,3L

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09-15-2008, 03:57 PM

rouge67

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Swapping engines 5L /2,3L

Could anybody tell me what is the technicality to put a V8 5L engine instead a 2,3L in a Foxbody ? Thanking you

09-15-2008, 04:13 PM

FivePointOhh

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like what all you need to switch over to have a successful swap?

09-15-2008, 04:30 PM

5.0stanger

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or do you want like a 0 to 10 rating?

09-15-2008, 06:48 PM

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It's not that hard. Do it right and switch out all the 4 banger stuff for 5.0 parts.

09-15-2008, 10:40 PM

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its not all that bad, but If your in france procuring parts may be a challenge...

09-15-2008, 10:52 PM

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^^^+1 in my mind it will be alot easier to do it in the middle of a good resto...

that way you can pull out all of the 2.3 wiring, and get a 5.0 ECU and harness, other than that, i believe the two use the same motor mounts...

09-15-2008, 11:47 PM

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different motor mounts if im not mistaken same k-member

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09-17-2008, 01:47 PM

rouge67

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Thank you,
I already own a '81 hatchback with the 5L, and wish to buy a '80 notchback with the 2.3L.
The hatchback is rather well rusty, and the notchback is in good condition ...

09-17-2008, 01:50 PM

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carb'ed....super easy
EFI.....not so super easy. (Electrical Hassels)

09-17-2008, 02:30 PM

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his year mustangs are carb'd.

the swap would not be too difficult if you're mechanicly inclined and have experience.

i suggest upgrading the suspension and rearend while everything is out.