Upgradeing to a 302

Zkiller · 09-28-1999, 01:51 PM

I,ve got a 2.3efi 1990 Lx Coupe w/T-5 tranny
and one of my friends is getting rid of his 1973 302 complete motor it,s getting ready for a tear down,the question I have is;where can I get the bellhouseing for this type of swap? oh yes I'm aware of the clutch size and I will be getting 10.5". Also will the stock motor mount from a 1990 5.0 fit on the 73'block? I heard the the convertables have the better mounts, is this true?

Thanks Mustangworks

Trevor · 09-29-1999, 03:49 PM

Don't know if you already know this or already plan on swapping it but...

I think the T-5 out of a 2.3 is geared differently than a T-5 for a 5.0.

I read something about it in Fast Fords Magazine. A reader wanted to know if he could use a T-5 out of a car with a 2.3t for his 5.0. The magazines response was that they were geared differently.

If I am wrong someone correct me.

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1990 Lx Turbo convertible

09-28-1999, 01:51 PM	#1
Zkiller Registered Member Join Date: Sep 1999 Location: Summerville SC USA Posts: 18	Upgradeing to a 302 I,ve got a 2.3efi 1990 Lx Coupe w/T-5 tranny and one of my friends is getting rid of his 1973 302 complete motor it,s getting ready for a tear down,the question I have is;where can I get the bellhouseing for this type of swap? oh yes I'm aware of the clutch size and I will be getting 10.5". Also will the stock motor mount from a 1990 5.0 fit on the 73'block? I heard the the convertables have the better mounts, is this true? Thanks Mustangworks

09-29-1999, 03:49 PM	#2
Trevor Registered Member Join Date: May 1999 Posts: 19	Don't know if you already know this or already plan on swapping it but... I think the T-5 out of a 2.3 is geared differently than a T-5 for a 5.0. I read something about it in Fast Fords Magazine. A reader wanted to know if he could use a T-5 out of a car with a 2.3t for his 5.0. The magazines response was that they were geared differently. If I am wrong someone correct me. ------------------ 1990 Lx Turbo convertible