clutch question

stang_guy_95 · 07-31-2002, 03:03 PM

I recently bought a 5.0 engine for my 95 LX mustang, the engine is a 95 as well. I plan on doing the swap next week...I still need to get a few things for it. I'm keeping the 3.8 tanny so I was curios as to what clutch to get. Do I need to get a clutch that goes with my 5.0 engine, or 3.8 tranny, or will they be the same size? Also, soes anyone know if the 5.0 has a governor on it? Any help or opinions would really help. Thanks.

LX5liter · 07-31-2002, 07:57 PM

I'm not sure if that tranny will bolt up to a 5.0 without changing the input shaft, I know the 4 cyl. trannys were different, not sure about the V-6's though. As for a governor, I assume your talking about a rev limiter, which is part of the EEC (computer) which I would think you will have to change as well.

magicmerll · 07-31-2002, 10:34 PM

Well, I wanted to leave this one alone, but I can't.

StangGuy, my friend, I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but NONE of the equipment in your car is going to work with this engine. There are a MASSIVE number of things you will have to change to make this work. Here are just a few examples:

Electronic Control Module (computer)
All engine compartment wiring (injectors, sensors, etc.) that will be different for the v-8 engine.
Transmission (your v-6 unit will not work)
Transmission crossmember
Exhaust system
Front suspension components (springs in particular)
Front brake system (if you want to be able to stop)

Not to mention-

Driveshaft
Rear differential
Rear axles

Every one of these things are different in a V-8 model car.

07-31-2002, 03:03 PM	#1
stang_guy_95 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: michigan Posts: 56	clutch question I recently bought a 5.0 engine for my 95 LX mustang, the engine is a 95 as well. I plan on doing the swap next week...I still need to get a few things for it. I'm keeping the 3.8 tanny so I was curios as to what clutch to get. Do I need to get a clutch that goes with my 5.0 engine, or 3.8 tranny, or will they be the same size? Also, soes anyone know if the 5.0 has a governor on it? Any help or opinions would really help. Thanks.

07-31-2002, 07:57 PM	#2
LX5liter dude5l Join Date: May 2001 Location: Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada Posts: 603	I'm not sure if that tranny will bolt up to a 5.0 without changing the input shaft, I know the 4 cyl. trannys were different, not sure about the V-6's though. As for a governor, I assume your talking about a rev limiter, which is part of the EEC (computer) which I would think you will have to change as well. __________________ Good luck! Brad R. 1992 L.X. 5.0 coupe MODS: A few little bolt ons New Best time ...11.60 @ 128 mph @ 2000+ ft altitude. Rice Haters Club member #39 Users rides #2542

07-31-2002, 10:34 PM	#3
magicmerll Registered Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 19	Well, I wanted to leave this one alone, but I can't. StangGuy, my friend, I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but NONE of the equipment in your car is going to work with this engine. There are a MASSIVE number of things you will have to change to make this work. Here are just a few examples: Electronic Control Module (computer) All engine compartment wiring (injectors, sensors, etc.) that will be different for the v-8 engine. Transmission (your v-6 unit will not work) Transmission crossmember Exhaust system Front suspension components (springs in particular) Front brake system (if you want to be able to stop) Not to mention- Driveshaft Rear differential Rear axles Every one of these things are different in a V-8 model car. __________________ Ever notice the people that know the best way to raise kids are the people that don't have any?

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