HP increase for old 3.8

83stanger · 03-02-1999, 08:44 AM

I have an 83 Mustang convertable , in great shape, but the engine is getting tired, it is not fuel injected, but has a carb. Can I bolt a stock carbed 302/289 to the C-5. Would a newer V6 drop in??? I am not a hot rodder, and don't have a heavy foot.

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Dennis Davis

Uneek 80 · 03-08-1999, 11:38 PM

From what I've read, yes it is possible to attach a 302 to the C5 trans. But don't take my word for it there. I would assume it could happen, cause I've heard about swapping small block trans components to a 3.8.

03-02-1999, 08:44 AM	#1
83stanger Registered Member Join Date: Feb 1999 Location: Wichita falls, Tx Posts: 3	HP increase for old 3.8 I have an 83 Mustang convertable , in great shape, but the engine is getting tired, it is not fuel injected, but has a carb. Can I bolt a stock carbed 302/289 to the C-5. Would a newer V6 drop in??? I am not a hot rodder, and don't have a heavy foot. ------------------ Dennis Davis

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03-08-1999, 11:38 PM	#2
Uneek 80 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 1998 Location: St. Rose, LA, USA Posts: 52	From what I've read, yes it is possible to attach a 302 to the C5 trans. But don't take my word for it there. I would assume it could happen, cause I've heard about swapping small block trans components to a 3.8.