4 cyl to 5.0 HO? How to?

shodanho · 09-12-2001, 01:29 AM

I am purchasing a 1989 4 cyl mustang. I have the complete power train from a 1986 Mercury Capri RS which I would like to install in the 1989 4 cyl.Is there a lot of work involved and will the front end of the 4 cyl. carry the 5.0

mike_777 · 09-12-2001, 08:31 PM

Hey,

Not too sure about the 5.0 conversion but I heard it was rather easy. There is plenty of room to accomodate the 5.0. You will need to get a different computer. Other than that, a new transmission and upgraded cooling systems shall work nicely.
Philip

HiFlow5 0 · 09-13-2001, 12:54 AM

the 5.0 will fit in the 4cyl. u will need different motor mounts. the car will sit lower in the front cause of the added weight of the bigger motor. just think of it as a lowering springs (lol) but it might feel a little weird. u will need new fuel lines because there on the passengers side of the car in a 5.0 compaired to the drivers side of a 4 cyl. theres a bunch of other stuff too, but i'm not sire of it all.

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mussang · 09-13-2001, 12:09 PM

You did not say if you have a manual or auto. The manual will have to be modified/ changed.

09-12-2001, 01:29 AM	#1
shodanho Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Wabamun,Alberta<Canada Posts: 1	4 cyl to 5.0 HO? How to? I am purchasing a 1989 4 cyl mustang. I have the complete power train from a 1986 Mercury Capri RS which I would like to install in the 1989 4 cyl.Is there a lot of work involved and will the front end of the 4 cyl. carry the 5.0

09-12-2001, 08:31 PM	#2
mike_777 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Independence Posts: 23	Hey, Not too sure about the 5.0 conversion but I heard it was rather easy. There is plenty of room to accomodate the 5.0. You will need to get a different computer. Other than that, a new transmission and upgraded cooling systems shall work nicely. Philip

09-13-2001, 12:54 AM	#3
HiFlow5 0 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Springfield, Ma, usa Posts: 706	the 5.0 will fit in the 4cyl. u will need different motor mounts. the car will sit lower in the front cause of the added weight of the bigger motor. just think of it as a lowering springs (lol) but it might feel a little weird. u will need new fuel lines because there on the passengers side of the car in a 5.0 compaired to the drivers side of a 4 cyl. theres a bunch of other stuff too, but i'm not sire of it all. ------------------ 89 GT AOD w/ shift kit, B&M rachet shifter, Trickflow intake, Crane (E-type) cam, 70Tb, 75MAF, 1.6 Rockers, Pulleys, MAC headers and H-pipe, Dynomax mufflers, K&N, 3 core radiator, white face gauges, custom interior, cobra R rims MY89GT

09-13-2001, 12:09 PM	#4
mussang Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: ohio Posts: 9	You did not say if you have a manual or auto. The manual will have to be modified/ changed.