5.0 Swap

lone_wolf89 · February 11th, 2007, 01:24 PM

Would I need to change the suspension to accomodate a 5.0? What else should I change?

ReverendDexter · February 11th, 2007, 08:49 PM

Need to? No.

Should you? Abso-f*%#ing-lutely.

You should makes sure everything is 5.0 spec or better, suspension, transmission, rear-end, the works.

Use the search function/google, and you'll see what the exact differences were betwen 2.3 and 5.0 cars.

TurboLX · February 12th, 2007, 03:24 PM

the 2.3 mustang and the 5.0 suspension were the same the only thing you would need to change is the rear axle from the 7.5 to an 8.8 posi rear

ReverendDexter · February 13th, 2007, 12:27 AM

That's not true. Beyond the rear end, spring rates are different, the power steering rack is different, the routing of the fuel and brake lines is different, the crossmember is different, and most importantly, the front brakes on a GT are larger - to big to fit behind stock 4-banger rims. Maybe not all technically suspension, but important differences nonetheless.

There's also at least 4 different specs of T-5 that I can think of, of which the 2.3L Mustang and 5.0 Mustangs are on opposite ends of the scale. If you think you can just bolt up a 5.0 to a 2.3-spec T-5 and go, well, more power to you. Just have a spare ready for when it goes.

ReverendDexter · February 14th, 2007, 03:34 PM

Sorry, I just re-read the above... when I said the crossmember was different, I meant the transmission crossmember. Realized it may not have been clear

TurboLX · February 14th, 2007, 04:34 PM

oh yeah i forgot, no but most 2.3 mustangs have the double hump cross member for the t-5's cuz my hatch was an ex-4 cyl. car and the tranny fit in it fine

lone_wolf89 · February 15th, 2007, 11:38 AM

Thanks guys, in case you cant tell this is my first time dealing with fords, I was raised around chevy.

TurboLX · February 19th, 2007, 03:26 PM

ohhh noo, good thing you went with Ford, your car will take care of you if drive a ford but not chevy

February 11th, 2007, 01:24 PM	#1
lone_wolf89 Newbie Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Kansas Posts: 6	5.0 Swap Would I need to change the suspension to accomodate a 5.0? What else should I change? __________________ God gave me a penis and a brain, but not enough blood to run them at the same time.

February 11th, 2007, 08:49 PM	#2
ReverendDexter Hardcore Enthusiast 1998 SVT Cobra Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Santa Rosa, CA Posts: 1,365	Need to? No. Should you? Abso-f*%#ing-lutely. You should makes sure everything is 5.0 spec or better, suspension, transmission, rear-end, the works. Use the search function/google, and you'll see what the exact differences were betwen 2.3 and 5.0 cars. __________________ ---------------------------------------------------------- The Sacred Chao says "MU" '96 Bronco XLT '98 Cobra '89 Camry AllTrac

February 12th, 2007, 03:24 PM	#3
TurboLX IT'S TURBO TIME 1990 Mustang LX Turbo Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: NY Posts: 8,647	the 2.3 mustang and the 5.0 suspension were the same the only thing you would need to change is the rear axle from the 7.5 to an 8.8 posi rear __________________ *Put up, Shut up, Line Up And Get Beat Up!!!*

February 13th, 2007, 12:27 AM	#4
ReverendDexter Hardcore Enthusiast 1998 SVT Cobra Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Santa Rosa, CA Posts: 1,365	That's not true. Beyond the rear end, spring rates are different, the power steering rack is different, the routing of the fuel and brake lines is different, the crossmember is different, and most importantly, the front brakes on a GT are larger - to big to fit behind stock 4-banger rims. Maybe not all technically suspension, but important differences nonetheless. There's also at least 4 different specs of T-5 that I can think of, of which the 2.3L Mustang and 5.0 Mustangs are on opposite ends of the scale. If you think you can just bolt up a 5.0 to a 2.3-spec T-5 and go, well, more power to you. Just have a spare ready for when it goes. __________________ ---------------------------------------------------------- The Sacred Chao says "MU" '96 Bronco XLT '98 Cobra '89 Camry AllTrac

February 14th, 2007, 03:34 PM	#5
ReverendDexter Hardcore Enthusiast 1998 SVT Cobra Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Santa Rosa, CA Posts: 1,365	Sorry, I just re-read the above... when I said the crossmember was different, I meant the transmission crossmember. Realized it may not have been clear __________________ ---------------------------------------------------------- The Sacred Chao says "MU" '96 Bronco XLT '98 Cobra '89 Camry AllTrac

February 14th, 2007, 04:34 PM	#6
TurboLX IT'S TURBO TIME 1990 Mustang LX Turbo Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: NY Posts: 8,647	oh yeah i forgot, no but most 2.3 mustangs have the double hump cross member for the t-5's cuz my hatch was an ex-4 cyl. car and the tranny fit in it fine __________________ *Put up, Shut up, Line Up And Get Beat Up!!!*

February 15th, 2007, 11:38 AM	#7
lone_wolf89 Newbie Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Kansas Posts: 6	Thanks guys, in case you cant tell this is my first time dealing with fords, I was raised around chevy. __________________ God gave me a penis and a brain, but not enough blood to run them at the same time.

February 19th, 2007, 03:26 PM	#8
TurboLX IT'S TURBO TIME 1990 Mustang LX Turbo Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: NY Posts: 8,647	ohhh noo, good thing you went with Ford, your car will take care of you if drive a ford but not chevy __________________ *Put up, Shut up, Line Up And Get Beat Up!!!*

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