5.0 in a mustang coupe??

zeek · 04-29-2002, 12:33 AM

I was just wondering whether a 5.0 could be swapped to replace a 3.8 in a 94 or 95 mustang. I also know that the tranny would have to be swapped out too. How much do you think it would cost to get all this done, including the cost of the engine and accessories?

Sonics2042 · 04-30-2002, 11:16 PM

Would this just be a straight up swap? Or would you be wanting to modify the 5.0 engine?

If you plan to leave it stock, I think the tranny should hold up.

Thanks,
DoranW

zeek · 04-30-2002, 11:52 PM

I might modify the engine, but not to an extremem amount (Just the usual power boosters) I only thought that the 5spd for the 3.8 was different than for the 5.0. That's what someone told me, but I don't know if it's true or not. I know that for the 5.0 they used a Tremec T-5 or something, but I'm not sure of the 3.8

Snakeman · 05-01-2002, 12:59 AM

there's a great article in the current issue of 5.0 magazine

the input shaft for the 3.8 is wimpy compared to the 5.0 tranny. they don' tmake a pilot bearing to match up the pieces...

the rear-end also is not going to last long with a 5.0 twisting on it, so you should look into an 8.8 differential.

the motor mounts are different, computer is different, speedometer needs changing if you want it to read correctly...spring rates and sway bars differ, too...headers, full exhaust...

everything pretty much bolts right in, though.

04-29-2002, 12:33 AM	#1
zeek Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 6	5.0 in a mustang coupe?? I was just wondering whether a 5.0 could be swapped to replace a 3.8 in a 94 or 95 mustang. I also know that the tranny would have to be swapped out too. How much do you think it would cost to get all this done, including the cost of the engine and accessories?

04-30-2002, 11:16 PM	#2
Sonics2042 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 381	Would this just be a straight up swap? Or would you be wanting to modify the 5.0 engine? If you plan to leave it stock, I think the tranny should hold up. Thanks, DoranW __________________ What I have: 1990 Red Mustang 5.0 LX: [BBK X-Pipe]-[MAC Cat-Back Exhaust] [MAC Cold Air Intake]-[BBK Equal Shorties] [3.55 Gears]-[Cobra Intake Manifold (Upper and Lower] [E-303 Cam]-[Granetelli Mass Air Flow Sensor] [Front and rear sway bars]-[New black carpet and seats.] [Adjustable Fuel Regulator]-[T5 Conversion w/ K. Cobra Clutch/Hurst STS] [Cobra Throttle Body]-[130A Alt. Conversion] Thinking about: Aftermarket Heads! Vortech A-Trim

05-01-2002, 12:59 AM	#4
Snakeman Registered Member Join Date: Apr 1999 Location: Grass Valley, CA, USA Posts: 1,389	there's a great article in the current issue of 5.0 magazine the input shaft for the 3.8 is wimpy compared to the 5.0 tranny. they don' tmake a pilot bearing to match up the pieces... the rear-end also is not going to last long with a 5.0 twisting on it, so you should look into an 8.8 differential. the motor mounts are different, computer is different, speedometer needs changing if you want it to read correctly...spring rates and sway bars differ, too...headers, full exhaust... everything pretty much bolts right in, though. __________________ LX ~vs~ Camaro

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04-30-2002, 11:52 PM	#3
zeek Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 6	I might modify the engine, but not to an extremem amount (Just the usual power boosters) I only thought that the 5spd for the 3.8 was different than for the 5.0. That's what someone told me, but I don't know if it's true or not. I know that for the 5.0 they used a Tremec T-5 or something, but I'm not sure of the 3.8