swap... 302 ---> 4cyl. Mustang

GreeceLightning · 10-26-2001, 11:48 AM

Hey there, I don't have a Mustang or anything, but I am looking into getting one as one of my options for my next car (after I sell both of mine). I was wondering how easy it would be to swap a 5.0 into a 4-cyl. 87-93 'stang. The benefit of this rather than buying a five-oh is, age of motor, but main reason is..... INSURANCE. Is it a direct drop? Anything else I should know about this.... like, other differences between the 5.0 and 2.3L cars (besides the motor), like would I have smaller brakes? Thanks a lot.

LX XLR8R · 10-26-2001, 01:53 PM

i wouldnt make that a main reason cuz some car compies only look at the year of car no mater what for just liability..but if ya need help gimme a holla cuz ive done it b4

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1987 black notch(ex 4 banger)
DSS 306 w/ main support...Elderbrock 6028 heads..gt-40 intake..24# injectors...70 mm tb..77 pro-m...accel 300+..mac full legnth..tremec w/ pro5oh...full MAC exhaust,off road h-pipe,long tubes, catback...ron davis radiator..subframes, control arms...CFDF II..o yea holley FPR sucks..dont buy one..
AIM=onesillynotch

10-26-2001, 11:48 AM	#1
GreeceLightning Registered Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Casselberry, FL USA Posts: 28	swap... 302 ---> 4cyl. Mustang Hey there, I don't have a Mustang or anything, but I am looking into getting one as one of my options for my next car (after I sell both of mine). I was wondering how easy it would be to swap a 5.0 into a 4-cyl. 87-93 'stang. The benefit of this rather than buying a five-oh is, age of motor, but main reason is..... INSURANCE. Is it a direct drop? Anything else I should know about this.... like, other differences between the 5.0 and 2.3L cars (besides the motor), like would I have smaller brakes? Thanks a lot.

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10-26-2001, 01:53 PM	#2
LX XLR8R Dirk Diggler Join Date: Feb 1999 Location: SLOATSBURG, NY Posts: 1,931	i wouldnt make that a main reason cuz some car compies only look at the year of car no mater what for just liability..but if ya need help gimme a holla cuz ive done it b4 ------------------ 1987 black notch(ex 4 banger) DSS 306 w/ main support...Elderbrock 6028 heads..gt-40 intake..24# injectors...70 mm tb..77 pro-m...accel 300+..mac full legnth..tremec w/ pro5oh...full MAC exhaust,off road h-pipe,long tubes, catback...ron davis radiator..subframes, control arms...CFDF II..o yea holley FPR sucks..dont buy one.. AIM=onesillynotch