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Old Aug 22, 2009 | 05:35 PM
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I am swapping out a stock 1993 mustang 2.3 engine with a big ford 351m engine with a c.6 transmission.

I really have no clue what i need to change or add or take out... if someone can please help or point me in the right direction i would greatly apprecaite it.

thanks

Ben


no clue at all really and i need the help please!!
Old Aug 22, 2009 | 07:48 PM
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Dude if you don't even know where to START,, then you're gonna have to have a garage do the swap,, for mega $$$'s

I can't imagine "talking you thru an engine swap" on a web forum

Have you pulled the old motor out already? That's the EASY part
Old Aug 22, 2009 | 08:31 PM
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Originally Posted by GreyStang
Dude if you don't even know where to START,, then you're gonna have to have a garage do the swap,, for mega $$$'s

I can't imagine "talking you thru an engine swap" on a web forum

Have you pulled the old motor out already? That's the EASY part
NO buying the Crate motors the easy part you dont break sweat!!!!!!
Old Aug 22, 2009 | 09:32 PM
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Im gonna have the engine pulled in acouple days.

ill be able to put the motor in and everything ill have the other engine and put it in. its no problem. i have the motor mounts im just wondering waht im gonna have to replace.

lol just a list? maybe haha idk im sure i can get it started :-)

thanks for your guys replies and i woudl greatly appreicate the help
Old Aug 23, 2009 | 01:25 PM
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Your going to need a new engine wiring harness, new CPU (unless your giong with a distributor), a new K member, new rear end, new fuel supply set up, bigger breaks (much bigger breaks!). new shocks/struts....thats just a few things that are going to cost you a bit....someone else can help me out with pther misc things you need.

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Old Aug 23, 2009 | 01:30 PM
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its a carborated engine. so he said im not gonna need a cpu
Old Aug 23, 2009 | 01:33 PM
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^^That is true, you wont need a CPU.

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Old Aug 23, 2009 | 01:39 PM
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im confused about the exhaust system.. do i get it for the mustang or for the headers of the 351?
Old Aug 23, 2009 | 05:25 PM
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If you are asking this question you do not need to be doing a engine swap. Have someone help you.
Old Aug 23, 2009 | 05:29 PM
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I'll sum the list up, you need EVERYTHING! mounts, exhaust, fuel, cooling, suspension, a rear that will hold up, maybe even a hood. I hate re-wiring engine swaps >.<



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