2.3L to 5.0L

jordan456789 · 05-25-2003, 04:23 PM

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.

84LX89GT · 05-26-2003, 08:58 PM

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.

GodStang · 05-27-2003, 07:06 AM

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.

lilmustang boy · 06-09-2003, 02:15 PM

[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?

Axman · 06-09-2003, 03:41 PM

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.

kbolden50 · 04-10-2009, 12:17 PM

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

05-25-2003, 04:23 PM	#1
jordan456789 Registered Member Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 1	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.

05-26-2003, 08:58 PM	#2
84LX89GT Mustangs Join Date: Jul 2000 Posts: 1,938	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. __________________ 2005 Suzuki Hayabusa GSX1300-R 1980 Ford Thunderbird - 255 V8 ported heads, 5.0L ported stock headers, O.R. H-pipe and Flowmaster 2-chambers, dual roller timing chain hi-po Mack Truck hood emblem 1985 Mustang GT 5.0L T5, F-303, GT40p, headers, off-road h, flowmasters, MSD stuff, etc. Sold 02/06/04 1989 Mustang GT ET: 13.304@102.29 mph (5-24-03) Sold - 1998 Mustang Cobra coupe, 1/4 mile - street tires: 13.843@103.41 (bone stock)

05-27-2003, 07:06 AM	#3
GodStang College Stanger Join Date: May 1999 Location: Aiken,south carolina, usa Posts: 1,097	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. __________________ 2003 Sonic Blue Cobra

06-09-2003, 02:15 PM	#4
lilmustang boy Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 19	[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? __________________ i choose american muscle over japanese scrap metal

04-10-2009, 12:17 PM	#6
kbolden50 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 1	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

06-09-2003, 03:41 PM	#5
Axman Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Kingman, AZ Posts: 90	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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