Any 4 Cyl To v8 Conversion Questions?

fakesaleen · February 10th, 2006, 04:40 PM

questions on 4 to 8 conversions?
I converted my fuel injected 4 banger to a carbed v8
if any one has any questions on how to do it or what parts to use
just post tyour questions
and i did it as cheap as possible

99mustang232 · February 10th, 2006, 05:20 PM

are you asking if anyone has questions, or if anyone has done this yet?

artisan00 · February 12th, 2006, 01:26 AM

i think hes saying he just did it and he is offering to help anyone who may want to try too

Bmr4life · March 25th, 2006, 11:27 PM

how much was it to accomplish and what all needed to be replaced?

I have a 1990 2.3 thats begging for the conversion. thank you

fakesaleen · March 26th, 2006, 12:00 AM

didnt keep track and i got a lot of free stuff and it depends on how far you want to convert

Bmr4life · March 26th, 2006, 01:06 AM

Originally Posted by fakesaleen

didnt keep track and i got a lot of free stuff and it depends on how far you want to convert

i'd be doing the motor, trans, brakes, suspension, and rear end. I want to just find a wrecked 5.0 and steal all the goodies.

fakesaleen · March 26th, 2006, 09:15 AM

thats how i would do it

OTreborO · April 24th, 2006, 01:04 PM

Questions:

Can I take the airbag out of my 90 LX and use it in the 89 4 cyl?

What do I need as far as wiring? I am also taking the dask from the LX and transfering it to the 4 cyl

I am going to use the v8 air cond? What do I need to do?

So far I have changed the rear, what about rear brake lines, I see they are in 2 different locations, I guess I just run some replacement lines to the different fittings?

superls92 · June 26th, 2006, 03:00 PM

I have some questions, of course I have and will continue to search.
I have a 87 convertible 5spd, with a 2.3L but I have a 302 from a 85 Thunderbird. I was wondering if the tranny from the 4cyl would fit the 302.
"I know that it would be recommended to get one from a V8 mustang but I haven't had any luck finding one.

Also would I have to get different engine mounts for the 302??

What kind of aftermarket fuel management options are there for an 87?? Is it possible to get my current ECU chipped/modified to run the 302??

Andi-Boi · August 18th, 2006, 10:35 PM

Hey..I just bought my first car...A 1989 Mustang LX. It currently has a 2.3 4 cyl..Took me a while but I found a 5.0L OH 302..I want to convert, problem is I don't know much about these engines, or where to start =o\ The guy I bought the engine from threw in the rad, computer and harness, and drive shaft...they're all from a 86..
Any help or advice would greatly be appreciated!!!

rebelstang53 · February 1st, 2007, 11:24 AM

i have a 91 fox body and want to convert to a 5.0. what all do i have to change to body and frame to accomplish this.?Also what other mods. to the suspension will i need?

hitmant36 · February 12th, 2007, 05:36 PM

hi new to this site converting a 1988 4cy to a v8 302 bought a 89 body with a v8 freshly removed took my v8 out of my converted 81 lx motor mounts will not work what could the problem be are there differetn mtr mounts that i need or do i have to drillholes the 81 88 holes seem to be further apart then the 81 need hel

TurboLX · February 15th, 2007, 10:30 AM

Originally Posted by superls92

I have some questions, of course I have and will continue to search.
I have a 87 convertible 5spd, with a 2.3L but I have a 302 from a 85 Thunderbird. I was wondering if the tranny from the 4cyl would fit the 302.
"I know that it would be recommended to get one from a V8 mustang but I haven't had any luck finding one.

Also would I have to get different engine mounts for the 302??

What kind of aftermarket fuel management options are there for an 87?? Is it possible to get my current ECU chipped/modified to run the 302??

if it is a T5 tranny it should with a 302 housing

TurboLX · February 15th, 2007, 10:33 AM

the 2.3 to a 5.0 is the worlds most popular swap
gotta change motor mounts, rear ends, power steering rack, wiring harness if your going EFI, stiffing the subframe, i know theres more but this is pretty much it

TurboLX · February 15th, 2007, 10:34 AM

oh yeah the crossmember and fuel and brake lines

unstopablemustang · March 18th, 2007, 03:38 AM

is it that bad 2 convet 5 2 a 8 carb

96vert · April 10th, 2007, 10:20 AM

I just bought a 86 coupe (4cyl of course) and I'm planning to put a 347 carb. in it. this will be a drag only car. how much trouble am I looking at? any tips? by the way its an A.T. any help would be appreciated

aaron · April 12th, 2007, 01:31 PM

hi

TurboLX · April 12th, 2007, 05:18 PM

Originally Posted by aaron

hi

wtf????????????

chewy · April 29th, 2007, 02:28 PM

hey, I have an 88 lx 4banger I'm in the middle of swapping it with a 5.0 from an 87, (both EFI) I feel I'm making good progress with all the parts I have laying around, but want to make sure everythings right the first time! anyone know a website that might have a guide to these conversions?
Thanx

February 10th, 2006, 04:40 PM	#1
fakesaleen Regular Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Port Huron, MI. Posts: 402	Any 4 Cyl To v8 Conversion Questions? questions on 4 to 8 conversions? I converted my fuel injected 4 banger to a carbed v8 if any one has any questions on how to do it or what parts to use just post tyour questions and i did it as cheap as possible

March 26th, 2006, 12:00 AM	#5
fakesaleen Regular Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Port Huron, MI. Posts: 402	didnt keep track and i got a lot of free stuff and it depends on how far you want to convert __________________

March 26th, 2006, 09:15 AM	#7
fakesaleen Regular Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Port Huron, MI. Posts: 402	thats how i would do it __________________

April 24th, 2006, 01:04 PM	#8
OTreborO Enthusiast Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 639	Yes, I am doing this now Questions: Can I take the airbag out of my 90 LX and use it in the 89 4 cyl? What do I need as far as wiring? I am also taking the dask from the LX and transfering it to the 4 cyl I am going to use the v8 air cond? What do I need to do? So far I have changed the rear, what about rear brake lines, I see they are in 2 different locations, I guess I just run some replacement lines to the different fittings?

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February 10th, 2006, 05:20 PM	#2
99mustang232 MM Fanatic 1999 Ford Mustang V6 Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: newport news, va Posts: 3,719	are you asking if anyone has questions, or if anyone has done this yet?

February 12th, 2006, 01:26 AM	#3
artisan00 Regular Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 422	i think hes saying he just did it and he is offering to help anyone who may want to try too

March 25th, 2006, 11:27 PM	#4
Bmr4life Newbie Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 5	how much was it to accomplish and what all needed to be replaced? I have a 1990 2.3 thats begging for the conversion. thank you

June 26th, 2006, 03:00 PM	#9
superls92 Newbie Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 8	I have some questions, of course I have and will continue to search. I have a 87 convertible 5spd, with a 2.3L but I have a 302 from a 85 Thunderbird. I was wondering if the tranny from the 4cyl would fit the 302. "I know that it would be recommended to get one from a V8 mustang but I haven't had any luck finding one. Also would I have to get different engine mounts for the 302?? What kind of aftermarket fuel management options are there for an 87?? Is it possible to get my current ECU chipped/modified to run the 302??

August 18th, 2006, 10:35 PM	#10
Andi-Boi Newbie Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 2	Hey..I just bought my first car...A 1989 Mustang LX. It currently has a 2.3 4 cyl..Took me a while but I found a 5.0L OH 302..I want to convert, problem is I don't know much about these engines, or where to start =o\ The guy I bought the engine from threw in the rad, computer and harness, and drive shaft...they're all from a 86.. Any help or advice would greatly be appreciated!!!

February 1st, 2007, 11:24 AM	#11
rebelstang53 Newbie Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 2	i have a 91 fox body and want to convert to a 5.0. what all do i have to change to body and frame to accomplish this.?Also what other mods. to the suspension will i need?

February 12th, 2007, 05:36 PM	#12
hitmant36 Look Ma! My First Post! Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 1	hi new to this site converting a 1988 4cy to a v8 302 bought a 89 body with a v8 freshly removed took my v8 out of my converted 81 lx motor mounts will not work what could the problem be are there differetn mtr mounts that i need or do i have to drillholes the 81 88 holes seem to be further apart then the 81 need hel

February 15th, 2007, 10:33 AM	#14
TurboLX Banned 1990 Mustang LX Turbo 9.71@141.6 mph Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: NY Posts: 8,783	the 2.3 to a 5.0 is the worlds most popular swap gotta change motor mounts, rear ends, power steering rack, wiring harness if your going EFI, stiffing the subframe, i know theres more but this is pretty much it

February 15th, 2007, 10:34 AM	#15
TurboLX Banned 1990 Mustang LX Turbo 9.71@141.6 mph Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: NY Posts: 8,783	oh yeah the crossmember and fuel and brake lines

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March 18th, 2007, 03:38 AM	#16
unstopablemustang Newbie Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 6	is it that bad 2 convet 5 2 a 8 carb

April 10th, 2007, 10:20 AM	#17
96vert Newbie Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 2	I just bought a 86 coupe (4cyl of course) and I'm planning to put a 347 carb. in it. this will be a drag only car. how much trouble am I looking at? any tips? by the way its an A.T. any help would be appreciated

April 12th, 2007, 01:31 PM	#18
aaron Look Ma! My First Post! Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 1	hi

April 29th, 2007, 02:28 PM	#20
chewy Look Ma! My First Post! Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 1	hey, I have an 88 lx 4banger I'm in the middle of swapping it with a 5.0 from an 87, (both EFI) I feel I'm making good progress with all the parts I have laying around, but want to make sure everythings right the first time! anyone know a website that might have a guide to these conversions? Thanx

Any 4 Cyl To v8 Conversion Questions?

Any 4 Cyl To v8 Conversion Questions?

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