Engine Swap 4Cyl To V8---HELP PLEASE

slimdoggiedog · 12-19-2007, 09:45 AM

The only thing I would suggest doing is some strengthening with some weld on sub-frame connectors and torque-box reinforcement too. I am about to do a swap myself and thats what everyone has been telling me.

goodyear1984 · 01-01-2008, 04:22 AM

all-right lets get something straight the cars are the same thing no welding subframe connectors needed.here is the major differance's
springs,brakes,to put the brakes from the 5.0 u have to change the spindles/steering knuckles,clutch cable,throttle cable,tranny crossmember,fuel lines..

take the 2.3 engine out and take the computer harness out .put in new computer and harness in.plug in all connections,dont forget about ground wires and the blue wire that connects to the starter solenoid thats a power for the computer.the old power steering lines will connect to the 5.0 pump,change the fuel lines,put your tranny in with the 5.0 dual hump cross member,change your clutch cable,drive shaft is the same,install the 8.8 rearend,change out the brakes,spindels,springs.theres a few other things but u get the picture let me know if u need more info.ive done like 4 of the swaps on mustangs and 1 on a thundrbird.good luck

kpro86 · 01-29-2008, 08:20 PM

you shouldn't, i have a friend that swaped a 302 into a 93 i4 and didn't have to do any suspention work. he did afterwards for better handling. so pretty much you don't have to change the suspension but it wouldn't hurt.

12-19-2007, 09:45 AM	#1
slimdoggiedog $lim Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Enid, Oklahoma Posts: 3	Re: Engine Swap 4Cyl To V8---HELP PLEASE The only thing I would suggest doing is some strengthening with some weld on sub-frame connectors and torque-box reinforcement too. I am about to do a swap myself and thats what everyone has been telling me.

01-01-2008, 04:22 AM	#2
goodyear1984 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: new york Posts: 482	Re: Engine Swap 4Cyl To V8---HELP PLEASE all-right lets get something straight the cars are the same thing no welding subframe connectors needed.here is the major differance's springs,brakes,to put the brakes from the 5.0 u have to change the spindles/steering knuckles,clutch cable,throttle cable,tranny crossmember,fuel lines.. take the 2.3 engine out and take the computer harness out .put in new computer and harness in.plug in all connections,dont forget about ground wires and the blue wire that connects to the starter solenoid thats a power for the computer.the old power steering lines will connect to the 5.0 pump,change the fuel lines,put your tranny in with the 5.0 dual hump cross member,change your clutch cable,drive shaft is the same,install the 8.8 rearend,change out the brakes,spindels,springs.theres a few other things but u get the picture let me know if u need more info.ive done like 4 of the swaps on mustangs and 1 on a thundrbird.good luck __________________ 347 stroker all forged,arp everything,stud mains w/girdle,7qt pan,full roller, custom cam, aluminum heads swirl valves 5 angle valve job.quick fuel 750,areomotive pump,cobras w/nitto drags,and m/t et drags for the track, ford racing 373 gears,centerforce clutch,tko500,underdrive pulleys,bassani x-pipe,flowmasters ^best et so far 11.6 1.61 60ft coming soon 9sec et's 1992 mustang gt 2001 gmc 1500 4x4 78 century boat 92 skidoo

01-29-2008, 08:20 PM	#3
kpro86 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 12	Re: Engine Swap 4Cyl To V8---HELP PLEASE you shouldn't, i have a friend that swaped a 302 into a 93 i4 and didn't have to do any suspention work. he did afterwards for better handling. so pretty much you don't have to change the suspension but it wouldn't hurt.

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