Dylan13

what parts would i need to swith from a 3.8l to a 5.0l in my 2002 mustang?

FivePointOhh

k member, motor, computer, wire harness would be your biggest concern.

mattdel

& trans, cross member, driveshaft & rear end

Dylan13

i was talking to some one else and they said depending on how much power i wanted out of the engine, i may not even need a transmission and or drivetrain. would that be true? im trying not to break 400hp. i'm reachin for somewhere around 350 to 375. would i still need to upgrade the tranny? And would i need a new computer if i go with a 302 small block?

simpsonfan13

yes. the 3.8 tranny wont bolt up to the 5.0 iir

Dylan13

would i still need a new computer if i go naturally aspirated instead of fuel injected?

FivePointOhh

fyi, naturally aspirated just means no power adder/forced induction(a.k.a. supercharger, turbocharger, nitrous)

you mean carb'd or fuel injected.

302army187

and ill go ahead an let you know that to get 375horse to the tire, with NO power adder is going to be expensive.

Fox23

If your going carbed then you wont need the computer. Make sure you dont have emission testing..

Dylan13

im looking at putting something in it that'll jump it up to 375. only problem im finding is hood clearence.

and yes, i meant carb'd