2.3 Blues

Techer84 · 11-01-2004, 01:44 PM

Just wanted to get some info on doing a 5.0 swap into my 90 lx stang. Any and all info will be appreciated. Thx
Hollatchaboi

Fat0eknee · 11-01-2004, 09:08 PM

u plannin on doing carb or efi?

Techer84 · 11-02-2004, 09:40 AM

I would like to stick with EFI just because me and carbuerators don't get along.

Fat0eknee · 11-02-2004, 11:39 PM

well ive never done an efi swap into a fox body but ive done it in my 68 so i could be of some help

what kind of donor car are you using? (i hope you are gonna use a donor car)
of course you'll need the motor/tranny
new wiring harness, computer, motor mounts
rear end will eventually need to be upgraded
new exhaust system
tranny mount might be the same i dont really know though

you can look at the wiring one of two ways
a) a pain in the ass
b) not too tough (dont wanna call it easy cos nothing is)

most of the plugs and stuff like that are idiot proof, meaning they will only fit a specific sensor/injector or whatever, one way and on only that one specific sensor

uhh ask me a more specific question and i can probably answer it

Techer84 · 11-03-2004, 09:24 AM

I guess that would be the wisest thing to do. Donor car that is. I guess cause I really don't know anything about these cars I'm not too sure what needs to be changed out or what comes with what. A guy that I called at AMP performance told me I needed to change out the Rack and pinion. Do you know why? what the diff would be? Thanx for all the info you've given me so far. I greatly appreciate it.

Fat0eknee · 11-03-2004, 01:39 PM

ur gonna have to ask one of the other guys on that one - you stumped me already

but i would think it would be the same i wouldnt see why you would have to change it out

Unit 5302 · 11-05-2004, 12:58 AM

The rack and pinion may or may not be the same. There is a closer and wider ratio rack that comes with the sport suspension package, if I remember right. It's not a requirement to swap it out.

My recommendation is to sell the 2.3 and buy a 5.0.

Engine
Transmission
Rear End
Radiator
Fan
Brakes
Engine Harness
Computer
Suspension
Exhaust

It's all different between the two. To do the swap right takes time, money, and a whole lotta parts.

11-01-2004, 01:44 PM	#1
Techer84 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 3	2.3 Blues Just wanted to get some info on doing a 5.0 swap into my 90 lx stang. Any and all info will be appreciated. Thx Hollatchaboi

11-01-2004, 09:08 PM	#2
Fat0eknee I'm slow ...I know. Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: houston Posts: 518	Re: 2.3 Blues u plannin on doing carb or efi?

11-02-2004, 09:40 AM	#3
Techer84 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 3	Re: 2.3 Blues I would like to stick with EFI just because me and carbuerators don't get along.

11-02-2004, 11:39 PM	#4
Fat0eknee I'm slow ...I know. Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: houston Posts: 518	Re: 2.3 Blues well ive never done an efi swap into a fox body but ive done it in my 68 so i could be of some help what kind of donor car are you using? (i hope you are gonna use a donor car) of course you'll need the motor/tranny new wiring harness, computer, motor mounts rear end will eventually need to be upgraded new exhaust system tranny mount might be the same i dont really know though you can look at the wiring one of two ways a) a pain in the ass b) not too tough (dont wanna call it easy cos nothing is) most of the plugs and stuff like that are idiot proof, meaning they will only fit a specific sensor/injector or whatever, one way and on only that one specific sensor uhh ask me a more specific question and i can probably answer it

11-03-2004, 09:24 AM	#5
Techer84 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 3	Re: 2.3 Blues I guess that would be the wisest thing to do. Donor car that is. I guess cause I really don't know anything about these cars I'm not too sure what needs to be changed out or what comes with what. A guy that I called at AMP performance told me I needed to change out the Rack and pinion. Do you know why? what the diff would be? Thanx for all the info you've given me so far. I greatly appreciate it.

11-03-2004, 01:39 PM	#6
Fat0eknee I'm slow ...I know. Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: houston Posts: 518	Re: 2.3 Blues ur gonna have to ask one of the other guys on that one - you stumped me already but i would think it would be the same i wouldnt see why you would have to change it out

11-05-2004, 12:58 AM	#7
Unit 5302 Registered Member Join Date: May 1999 Posts: 5,246	Re: 2.3 Blues The rack and pinion may or may not be the same. There is a closer and wider ratio rack that comes with the sport suspension package, if I remember right. It's not a requirement to swap it out. My recommendation is to sell the 2.3 and buy a 5.0. Engine Transmission Rear End Radiator Fan Brakes Engine Harness Computer Suspension Exhaust It's all different between the two. To do the swap right takes time, money, and a whole lotta parts.

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