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Unit 5302 · 05-26-2002, 02:06 PM

I don't think you'll have any problems. Might have to settle on a higher mileage car 120k+. I wouldn't intentionally do a 5.0 swap into a 2.3L. To get it right is a royal PITA.

Engine
Harness
Computer
Instrament Cluster
Rear End
Transmission
Suspension
Wheels/Tires
Brakes
Radiator
Accessories
Exhaust

Get the idea? I'm not saying that it cannot be done, but it's hardly worth it IMHO. Not to metion if you ever plan on letting it go, you're gonna be up against real 5.0's on the market. If I had to choose between a real 5.0, and a 4 banger that was built into a 5.0, I'd take the real deal over the other 100% of the time.

I don't think you'll have problems finding anything other than a GT vert in your price range. You do have to look, and you have to be very quick. Put in the effort, and get rewarded.

Good luck!

05-26-2002, 02:06 PM	#8
Unit 5302 Registered Member Join Date: May 1999 Posts: 5,246	I don't think you'll have any problems. Might have to settle on a higher mileage car 120k+. I wouldn't intentionally do a 5.0 swap into a 2.3L. To get it right is a royal PITA. Engine Harness Computer Instrament Cluster Rear End Transmission Suspension Wheels/Tires Brakes Radiator Accessories Exhaust Get the idea? I'm not saying that it cannot be done, but it's hardly worth it IMHO. Not to metion if you ever plan on letting it go, you're gonna be up against real 5.0's on the market. If I had to choose between a real 5.0, and a 4 banger that was built into a 5.0, I'd take the real deal over the other 100% of the time. I don't think you'll have problems finding anything other than a GT vert in your price range. You do have to look, and you have to be very quick. Put in the effort, and get rewarded. Good luck!