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Old 05-25-2003, 04:23 PM   #1
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Default 2.3L to 5.0L

I own a 1989 2.3L mustang. I was thinking of converting it to a 5.0L. I was wondering what had to be converted to do this so if anyone knows what to do or knows a good website to do this it would be helpful.
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Old 05-26-2003, 08:58 PM   #2
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The easiest way to swap a 5.0L over and have it be reliable is to get a 5.0L donor car. 5.0L cars have better brakes, drive axle, transmission, suspension, bigger radiator and don't cost much more any way.

If i were you i'd find either a 5.0L wrecked donor car, or i'd save up and buy a 5.0L otherwise, you'll be spending alot of money to convert a car that won't have much added value than before when you had a 2.3L.
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Many magizanes have the conversion in them at one time or another. I have a 5.0 mustang magizane that has the swap in it.
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[QUOTE]Originally posted by GodStang
Many magizanes have the conversion in them at one time or another. I have a 5.0 mustang magizane that has the swap in it. [/QUOT

may i ask what mag issue and yr that is plz?
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Get everything from the 5.0 parts car. A complete parts car is the best. You might check wrecking yards for one that has been rearended or rolled over.
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Default Re: 2.3L to 5.0L

can you change the bell house on the tranny if you are change from a 2.3l to a 5.0l and what all do you need to change to make the 5.0 fit and work all right
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