66 coupe engine/trans replacement
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66 coupe engine/trans replacement
i have a 1983 302 with tbi and sod trans that I want to put in my coupe. I have been told that I can use a carb on the existing manifold.
Has anyone done this? Also what else do I need to get to complete this switch.
This is my first mustang and the existing motor has 350 k on it with a 3 speed which shudders horribly when I use the car. Been told this could be leaking rear engine seal, defective pressure plate or clutch disk.
Appreciate any help
Steve
Has anyone done this? Also what else do I need to get to complete this switch.
This is my first mustang and the existing motor has 350 k on it with a 3 speed which shudders horribly when I use the car. Been told this could be leaking rear engine seal, defective pressure plate or clutch disk.
Appreciate any help
Steve
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Steve, a carb is not going to bolt right on due to the engine control harness that powers the TBI, this engine is fully electronic and needs all these things in place to run. There's several late model swap information sites out there just do a search with your browser.
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Having trouble searching as u suggest. Can u recommend a site to get me started.
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Thanks jlg
here is a pretty good article with photos:
http://www.mustangsplus.com/tech/efi/index.html
http://www.mustangsplus.com/tech/efi/index.html
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SGJ,
Okay, now you really have me confused. You don't get any points for that, since I am old and live in a state of confusion, anyway. The 1983 Mustangs were carbureted, not TBI'd. The 1984 Mustangs Were TBI'd, but only with automatic transmissions. The four and five speed transmissions had carbureted 5.0's. Regardless of all that, whatever model year 5.0 you have can have the TBI removed and a carburetor installed without a lot of heartburn, since you are installing it in a 1966 Mustang.
If you feel that the motor will need freshening up in the near future, I would suggest doing it now, as the stock output of your motor is only around 175 horsepower. Also keep a sharp eye out for a T-5, as the 1983 SROD won't take much abuse. Early T-5's weren't real stout, either, until about 1989. From that point on, they got stronger.
Just sayin'.
Best,
Al
Okay, now you really have me confused. You don't get any points for that, since I am old and live in a state of confusion, anyway. The 1983 Mustangs were carbureted, not TBI'd. The 1984 Mustangs Were TBI'd, but only with automatic transmissions. The four and five speed transmissions had carbureted 5.0's. Regardless of all that, whatever model year 5.0 you have can have the TBI removed and a carburetor installed without a lot of heartburn, since you are installing it in a 1966 Mustang.
If you feel that the motor will need freshening up in the near future, I would suggest doing it now, as the stock output of your motor is only around 175 horsepower. Also keep a sharp eye out for a T-5, as the 1983 SROD won't take much abuse. Early T-5's weren't real stout, either, until about 1989. From that point on, they got stronger.
Just sayin'.
Best,
Al
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Thanks Al
Engine is from 83 thunderbird
SGJ,
Okay, now you really have me confused. You don't get any points for that, since I am old and live in a state of confusion, anyway. The 1983 Mustangs were carbureted, not TBI'd. The 1984 Mustangs Were TBI'd, but only with automatic transmissions. The four and five speed transmissions had carbureted 5.0's. Regardless of all that, whatever model year 5.0 you have can have the TBI removed and a carburetor installed without a lot of heartburn, since you are installing it in a 1966 Mustang.
If you feel that the motor will need freshening up in the near future, I would suggest doing it now, as the stock output of your motor is only around 175 horsepower. Also keep a sharp eye out for a T-5, as the 1983 SROD won't take much abuse. Early T-5's weren't real stout, either, until about 1989. From that point on, they got stronger.
Just sayin'.
Best,
Al
Okay, now you really have me confused. You don't get any points for that, since I am old and live in a state of confusion, anyway. The 1983 Mustangs were carbureted, not TBI'd. The 1984 Mustangs Were TBI'd, but only with automatic transmissions. The four and five speed transmissions had carbureted 5.0's. Regardless of all that, whatever model year 5.0 you have can have the TBI removed and a carburetor installed without a lot of heartburn, since you are installing it in a 1966 Mustang.
If you feel that the motor will need freshening up in the near future, I would suggest doing it now, as the stock output of your motor is only around 175 horsepower. Also keep a sharp eye out for a T-5, as the 1983 SROD won't take much abuse. Early T-5's weren't real stout, either, until about 1989. From that point on, they got stronger.
Just sayin'.
Best,
Al
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