make my own 5.0?

HoodStrype · 04-10-2002, 08:52 PM

Let me start by saying hey, i've been out of the stang craze for about 2 years! I tried the LT1 on for size in a 95 formula, but it tore up....IMAGINE THAT! I hate GM for making that junk I owned, so now I've got a reliable (slowww) honda and I'm thinking about turning an old fox body 4 cyl into a 5.0 car. My friend is in the process of building one, so I have most of it covered when I decide to do it. I know that i need an 8.8 (covered), a 5.0 from a junkyard to build($$$), and a tranny, besides springs and a clutch, am I forgetting anything?

If your wondering why do this, in North Alabama a ragged out JUNK Stang sales for about $3,500 to $4,500, then there is the rebuild on top of that, and I'm sure I can get out much cheaper with my friend's wholesale hook-up- just wondering if any one has attempted this? thanx!

Conman · 04-10-2002, 09:34 PM

I'm no expert on this but I do know that this swap has been done many times before you.
I think you will also need to grab the computer and wiring harness off of the 5.0
good luck with the swap

fast88 · 04-10-2002, 09:35 PM

I did the swap usin a 88 lx 4cyl and a 89 lx hatch 5.0 I only had 1500 in the whole thing.Trust me on this one buy a whole wrecked 5.0 car and a 4 cyl. car with a good straight body with maybe a bad motor ,tranny etc.You will save alot of runnin around lookin for this and that if you have the whole car.

tireburner163 · 04-10-2002, 10:02 PM

I HIGHLY recommend you buy a wrecked 5.0 for a parts car. I'm planing this swap myself, and I feel it is the best way to go

BTW, what town are you from? I live in Meridan, Mississippi.

HoodStrype · 04-10-2002, 11:00 PM

Huntsville, al...Hey, thanks...there are a lot of wrecks out here around town-I'll do that! I just hope all goes well cos I miss my old stang

fast88 · 04-11-2002, 09:46 PM

Here is just a lil tip that will make things much easier,if you have a 87-89 4 cyl car buy a 87-89 5.0 parts car and if you have a 90-93 4 banger buy a 91-93 5.0 car. the dash harness is diff. from the 87-89 and the 90-93's.If you don't you will have to swap the dash harness which will be a royal pain.If you buy like I told you above you can just plug the engine harness right into the 4cyl chassis and dash harness with no problems.If you have any ??'s just email me I will be glad to try and help .Good luck!

04-10-2002, 08:52 PM	#1
HoodStrype Rearview Mirror Haze Join Date: May 1999 Location: Huntsville, Alabama...a.k.a. "HuntsVegas" Posts: 387	make my own 5.0? Let me start by saying hey, i've been out of the stang craze for about 2 years! I tried the LT1 on for size in a 95 formula, but it tore up....IMAGINE THAT! I hate GM for making that junk I owned, so now I've got a reliable (slowww) honda and I'm thinking about turning an old fox body 4 cyl into a 5.0 car. My friend is in the process of building one, so I have most of it covered when I decide to do it. I know that i need an 8.8 (covered), a 5.0 from a junkyard to build($$$), and a tranny, besides springs and a clutch, am I forgetting anything? If your wondering why do this, in North Alabama a ragged out JUNK Stang sales for about $3,500 to $4,500, then there is the rebuild on top of that, and I'm sure I can get out much cheaper with my friend's wholesale hook-up- just wondering if any one has attempted this? thanx! __________________ 93 lx Notch 01 GT ...the epitome of Murphy's Law

04-10-2002, 09:34 PM	#2
Conman Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Kingston, Ontario Posts: 351	I'm no expert on this but I do know that this swap has been done many times before you. I think you will also need to grab the computer and wiring harness off of the 5.0 good luck with the swap __________________ '88 lx, Black on Black, check it out here Spent all my money on school, what a dumb mistake I'm old enough to know better, but still too young to care.

04-10-2002, 09:35 PM	#3
fast88 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Rockingham,N.C. Posts: 80	4 cyl. to v8 swap I did the swap usin a 88 lx 4cyl and a 89 lx hatch 5.0 I only had 1500 in the whole thing.Trust me on this one buy a whole wrecked 5.0 car and a 4 cyl. car with a good straight body with maybe a bad motor ,tranny etc.You will save alot of runnin around lookin for this and that if you have the whole car. __________________ 88 Notchback orig. 4 cylinder car with a efi v8 swap from a wrecked 89 5.0 hatch,edelbrock performer rpm's 190/160,typhoon intake,comp cams 1.6 rockers,65mm tb and spacer,pa performance c4 w/ 3000 stall,3.73's auburn pro, 31 spline mosers,mac off road h-pipe,1 5/8 shorties ,and 2 1/2 pro dumps,kirban fpr,190 lph walbrp. SOON TO BE BLOWN!

04-10-2002, 10:02 PM	#4
tireburner163 It's a lot like a race car Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Meridian, MS Posts: 4,130	I HIGHLY recommend you buy a wrecked 5.0 for a parts car. I'm planing this swap myself, and I feel it is the best way to go BTW, what town are you from? I live in Meridan, Mississippi. __________________ 1987 Buick T-type 1998 HD Electra Elide

04-10-2002, 11:00 PM	#5
HoodStrype Rearview Mirror Haze Join Date: May 1999 Location: Huntsville, Alabama...a.k.a. "HuntsVegas" Posts: 387	Huntsville, al...Hey, thanks...there are a lot of wrecks out here around town-I'll do that! I just hope all goes well cos I miss my old stang __________________ 93 lx Notch 01 GT ...the epitome of Murphy's Law

04-11-2002, 09:46 PM	#6
fast88 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Rockingham,N.C. Posts: 80	a tip for the swap Here is just a lil tip that will make things much easier,if you have a 87-89 4 cyl car buy a 87-89 5.0 parts car and if you have a 90-93 4 banger buy a 91-93 5.0 car. the dash harness is diff. from the 87-89 and the 90-93's.If you don't you will have to swap the dash harness which will be a royal pain.If you buy like I told you above you can just plug the engine harness right into the 4cyl chassis and dash harness with no problems.If you have any ??'s just email me I will be glad to try and help .Good luck! __________________ 88 Notchback orig. 4 cylinder car with a efi v8 swap from a wrecked 89 5.0 hatch,edelbrock performer rpm's 190/160,typhoon intake,comp cams 1.6 rockers,65mm tb and spacer,pa performance c4 w/ 3000 stall,3.73's auburn pro, 31 spline mosers,mac off road h-pipe,1 5/8 shorties ,and 2 1/2 pro dumps,kirban fpr,190 lph walbrp. SOON TO BE BLOWN!

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