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jollyelectronic · 05-16-1999, 06:16 PM

i have a 4 cly. mustang and want to install
a 5.o can it be done without any problems?
sj

Mark McDaniel · 05-19-1999, 10:30 PM

Unit 5302 · 05-21-1999, 11:43 PM

The motor mount locations are not present for the 5.0, that means you need to change the suspension. You also need a different tranny, and rear end. The wiring harness is totally different too. So is the radiator, and the exhaust. Before you start doing something this massive you should make sure you won't be better off just selling your 2.3 and buying a 5.0. If you do it right you'll be looking at 2000.00 at least. Figure 500+ for a used 5.0, another 500+ for the rear end and tranny, and 500 for the exhaust, and wiring including the computer. Add in the radiator and miscellaneous parts and your knocking on the $2000 door. I contemplated the changeover myself. I wound up just buying a 5.0 though.

PanamaRed90LX · 05-24-1999, 04:24 PM

The 5.0, 4 cylinder, and V-6 stangs use the same motor mount locations. The I-6 is the one that is different. I agree that the best way is to simply sell the 4 holer and buy a 5.0.

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05-16-1999, 06:16 PM	#1
jollyelectronic Registered Member Join Date: May 1999 Location: halifax nova scotia canada Posts: 2	car i have a 4 cly. mustang and want to install a 5.o can it be done without any problems? sj

05-19-1999, 10:30 PM	#2
Mark McDaniel Registered Member Join Date: Feb 1999 Location: St. Regis, Montana Posts: 26	yep.

05-21-1999, 11:43 PM	#3
Unit 5302 Registered Member Join Date: May 1999 Posts: 5,246	The motor mount locations are not present for the 5.0, that means you need to change the suspension. You also need a different tranny, and rear end. The wiring harness is totally different too. So is the radiator, and the exhaust. Before you start doing something this massive you should make sure you won't be better off just selling your 2.3 and buying a 5.0. If you do it right you'll be looking at 2000.00 at least. Figure 500+ for a used 5.0, another 500+ for the rear end and tranny, and 500 for the exhaust, and wiring including the computer. Add in the radiator and miscellaneous parts and your knocking on the $2000 door. I contemplated the changeover myself. I wound up just buying a 5.0 though.

05-24-1999, 04:24 PM	#4
PanamaRed90LX Registered Member Join Date: Mar 1999 Location: Panama, Rep of Panama Posts: 94	The 5.0, 4 cylinder, and V-6 stangs use the same motor mount locations. The I-6 is the one that is different. I agree that the best way is to simply sell the 4 holer and buy a 5.0. ------------------ E-cam, pullies, 3.27, Mac Off-road, 2 chamber Flowmasters, 5 lug conversion