What needs to be changed?
#1
What needs to be changed?
I just ordered subframe connectors upper & lower rear control arms, and I'm going to add a rear sway bar to my 84 2.3L. The goal is to get it ready to put a 5L over the winter, but keep driving it till then. anyways when I change I hear I may need to change 1- Rad, 2- power steering pump, 3- brakes possably, and also do I need to change to 5 bolt wheels? or will the 4 bolt hold up. Thanks
#3
RE: What needs to be changed?
the pump goes with the motor your using, along with the alternator etc. you can try to use the stock 2 core radiator - it may very well work fine on a stock 5.0. as for the brakes and suspension - its a good idea to upgrade since the car is alot heavier now - but not a necessity. you can always get the car going with the 5.0 and upgrade what you need to when you realize it.
#5
RE: What needs to be changed?
Ahh so true - the little 4 speed MT that came in those babies wont line up without a different pilot bearing anyways (did they put auto's on the 4cyl stangs back then?) and the rear end is a wussy 7.5". I think the rear will hold up fine under stock power as long as your not using sticky tires, but really though - I agree with roundman
Probably would be a good idea to find a boneyard 5.0 and ****** some parts on the cheap.
Probably would be a good idea to find a boneyard 5.0 and ****** some parts on the cheap.
#7
RE: What needs to be changed?
OK great , thanks guys, I'm thinking I'll pick up a 5L with a wrecked body, and take the whole drive train, and any other parts I can use. and drop them in. I guess the 5 speed tranny would have differnt mounts (maybe some welding needed?)
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