what all do I need to drop in a V-8

tireburner163 · 10-21-2001, 10:39 PM

Ok I've got a 302 and I'm wanting to put it in my car. I know I'll need a new trans and rear end and v-8 springs. And the cross member from a 5.0. Also will my gauges still work when I ditch fuel injection. what else do I need. Also does anyone know of any books or articles about doing this swap or a web sites.

thanks in advance

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THE SLO PONY
1992 Ford Mustand LX. 2.3 liter four-banger, auto. Future mods: V-8 swap.

Fly it loud, Fly it proud!!!

If it ain't broke, you ain't tryin hard enough

jmel · 10-22-2001, 03:09 PM

I have done that same swap 3 times now, only I used the EFI setup. Are you sure you want to go with a carb? You have so much work ahead of you, you may as well go the last mile and convert to EFI. In order to accomplish the swap, you really need a whole parts car to pick parts from. There are so many small things that you don't think of until later. Here's a partial list: front brakes, front springs(which you said), sway bar, driveshaft (if you are converting from AOD), engine, mounts, full exhaust, T-5, T-5 wire harness, rear end, cooling fan, fan shroud, distributor, tachometer, radiator, etc. If you plan to go the EFI route, than you will also need all 3 EFI harness, all sensors, intakes, MAF, etc. It would be cheaper to sell your car and buy a 5-liter with the engine already installed. It is not a difficult swap at all, but a very, very, involved one.

LX XLR8R · 10-22-2001, 04:27 PM

i think he pretty much for it all..if you have any specific questions than email me at notch4u@sprintpcs.com ..ive done the efi swap b4 also..

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1987 black notch(ex 4 banger)
DSS 306 w/ main support...Elderbrock 6028 heads..gt-40 intake..24# injectors...70 mm tb..77 pro-m...accel 300+..mac full legnth..tremec w/ pro5oh...full MAC exhaust,off road h-pipe,long tubes, catback...ron davis radiator..subframes, control arms...CFDF II..o yea holley FPR sucks..dont buy one..
AIM=onesillynotch

tireburner163 · 10-22-2001, 11:05 PM

The reason I don't want to go with fuel injection is that I think it will make the swap a lot more complicated. Plus I will have to get a computer and a harness and all the sensors.

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THE SLO PONY
1992 Ford Mustand LX. 2.3 liter four-banger, auto. Future mods: V-8 swap.

Fly it loud, Fly it proud!!!

If it ain't broke, you ain't tryin hard enough

84-GT · 10-22-2001, 11:09 PM

BS, the swap is quite simple!!! i did it in an 81.. converted 2.3 w 4 spd to 302HO auto... Bolted rite in, never even changed the driveshaft yolk or the crossmember!!

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84 GT,shorty headers, open dual's, bored .060, 10.5" clutch, T5, 89 heads, edelbrock Performer manifold, matched cam, 600 Holley..

never enuff & always learning..

the only sound, better than a strong running V-8, is a woman having the big 'O'

84-GT · 10-22-2001, 11:15 PM

TB

forget EFI.. going from a 2.3 to a 302.... will be quite a change,,, the hp isn't going to matter, and carbs are easier!!!

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84 GT,shorty headers, open dual's, bored .060, 10.5" clutch, T5, 89 heads, edelbrock Performer manifold, matched cam, 600 Holley..

never enuff & always learning..

the only sound, better than a strong running V-8, is a woman having the big 'O'

tireburner163 · 10-23-2001, 08:44 PM

I kind of have a parts car the I got the engine from a 1984 LTD and I still have the car.

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THE SLO PONY
1992 Ford Mustand LX. 2.3 liter four-banger, auto. Future mods: V-8 swap.

Fly it loud, Fly it proud!!!

If it ain't broke, you ain't tryin hard enough

10-21-2001, 10:39 PM	#1
tireburner163 It's a lot like a race car Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Meridian, MS Posts: 4,130	what all do I need to drop in a V-8 Ok I've got a 302 and I'm wanting to put it in my car. I know I'll need a new trans and rear end and v-8 springs. And the cross member from a 5.0. Also will my gauges still work when I ditch fuel injection. what else do I need. Also does anyone know of any books or articles about doing this swap or a web sites. thanks in advance ------------------ THE SLO PONY 1992 Ford Mustand LX. 2.3 liter four-banger, auto. Future mods: V-8 swap. Fly it loud, Fly it proud!!! If it ain't broke, you ain't tryin hard enough

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10-22-2001, 03:09 PM	#2
jmel Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Middletown, Ohio 45042 Posts: 33	I have done that same swap 3 times now, only I used the EFI setup. Are you sure you want to go with a carb? You have so much work ahead of you, you may as well go the last mile and convert to EFI. In order to accomplish the swap, you really need a whole parts car to pick parts from. There are so many small things that you don't think of until later. Here's a partial list: front brakes, front springs(which you said), sway bar, driveshaft (if you are converting from AOD), engine, mounts, full exhaust, T-5, T-5 wire harness, rear end, cooling fan, fan shroud, distributor, tachometer, radiator, etc. If you plan to go the EFI route, than you will also need all 3 EFI harness, all sensors, intakes, MAF, etc. It would be cheaper to sell your car and buy a 5-liter with the engine already installed. It is not a difficult swap at all, but a very, very, involved one.

10-22-2001, 04:27 PM	#3
LX XLR8R Dirk Diggler Join Date: Feb 1999 Location: SLOATSBURG, NY Posts: 1,931	i think he pretty much for it all..if you have any specific questions than email me at notch4u@sprintpcs.com ..ive done the efi swap b4 also.. ------------------ 1987 black notch(ex 4 banger) DSS 306 w/ main support...Elderbrock 6028 heads..gt-40 intake..24# injectors...70 mm tb..77 pro-m...accel 300+..mac full legnth..tremec w/ pro5oh...full MAC exhaust,off road h-pipe,long tubes, catback...ron davis radiator..subframes, control arms...CFDF II..o yea holley FPR sucks..dont buy one.. AIM=onesillynotch

10-22-2001, 11:05 PM	#4
tireburner163 It's a lot like a race car Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Meridian, MS Posts: 4,130	The reason I don't want to go with fuel injection is that I think it will make the swap a lot more complicated. Plus I will have to get a computer and a harness and all the sensors. ------------------ THE SLO PONY 1992 Ford Mustand LX. 2.3 liter four-banger, auto. Future mods: V-8 swap. Fly it loud, Fly it proud!!! If it ain't broke, you ain't tryin hard enough

10-22-2001, 11:09 PM	#5
84-GT Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Goin somewhere, USA Posts: 215	BS, the swap is quite simple!!! i did it in an 81.. converted 2.3 w 4 spd to 302HO auto... Bolted rite in, never even changed the driveshaft yolk or the crossmember!! ------------------ 84 GT,shorty headers, open dual's, bored .060, 10.5" clutch, T5, 89 heads, edelbrock Performer manifold, matched cam, 600 Holley.. never enuff & always learning.. the only sound, better than a strong running V-8, is a woman having the big 'O'

10-22-2001, 11:15 PM	#6
84-GT Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Goin somewhere, USA Posts: 215	TB forget EFI.. going from a 2.3 to a 302.... will be quite a change,,, the hp isn't going to matter, and carbs are easier!!! ------------------ 84 GT,shorty headers, open dual's, bored .060, 10.5" clutch, T5, 89 heads, edelbrock Performer manifold, matched cam, 600 Holley.. never enuff & always learning.. the only sound, better than a strong running V-8, is a woman having the big 'O'

10-23-2001, 08:44 PM	#7
tireburner163 It's a lot like a race car Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Meridian, MS Posts: 4,130	I kind of have a parts car the I got the engine from a 1984 LTD and I still have the car. ------------------ THE SLO PONY 1992 Ford Mustand LX. 2.3 liter four-banger, auto. Future mods: V-8 swap. Fly it loud, Fly it proud!!! If it ain't broke, you ain't tryin hard enough