5.0 in a mustang coupe??
 

I was just wondering whether a 5.0 could be swapped to replace a 3.8 in a 94 or 95 mustang. I also know that the tranny would have to be swapped out too. How much do you think it would cost to get all this done, including the cost of the engine and accessories?

Would this just be a straight up swap? Or would you be wanting to modify the 5.0 engine?

If you plan to leave it stock, I think the tranny should hold up.

Thanks,
DoranW

I might modify the engine, but not to an extremem amount (Just the usual power boosters) I only thought that the 5spd for the 3.8 was different than for the 5.0. That's what someone told me, but I don't know if it's true or not. I know that for the 5.0 they used a Tremec T-5 or something, but I'm not sure of the 3.8

there's a great article in the current issue of 5.0 magazine

the input shaft for the 3.8 is wimpy compared to the 5.0 tranny. they don' tmake a pilot bearing to match up the pieces...

the rear-end also is not going to last long with a 5.0 twisting on it, so you should look into an 8.8 differential.

the motor mounts are different, computer is different, speedometer needs changing if you want it to read correctly...spring rates and sway bars differ, too...headers, full exhaust...

everything pretty much bolts right in, though.
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