What's needed for 4cyl to 5.0?

alabamastanger · March 19th, 2008, 01:29 PM

I have found a nice notchback that was a 4 cyl. It has no motor or transmission, and I was thinking it would be easier to go carbed on a 5.0. Would it be? The local junk yard has a running 5.0 for $400...is this a good deal?

ryans88gt · March 19th, 2008, 01:43 PM

Originally Posted by alabamastanger

I have found a nice notchback that was a 4 cyl. It has no motor or transmission, and I was thinking it would be easier to go carbed on a 5.0. Would it be? The local junk yard has a running 5.0 for $400...is this a good deal?

That is a decent deal if it is a low mile motor with no leaks and comes with all the sensors and the computer wiring harness and computer.

trueblue01 · March 19th, 2008, 01:46 PM

The swap is very straight forward and easy. The K member in the 4cyl will work with stock 5.0 motor mounts. A new double hump cross member and some other stuff depending on the trans you choose. If the car had a manual trans originally that simplifies using a T-5. Heavier radiator, the 4cyl front springs will work but it will handle better with the 5.0 front springs, headers / exhaust system, etc. but all of this stuff is bolt in, no real fab work required. Carb is quicker and easier to install than EFI but even EFI isn't all that tuff if you can find a doner car it's that much easier. If you choose EFI make sure you hunt up the mass air stuff and not speed density. As far as the $400 price tag, depends on the motor and what kind of warranty they will give you.

ryans88gt · March 19th, 2008, 01:52 PM

Don't forget to upgrade to an 8.8 rear from the 7.5 in the 4 cylinder. you don't have to, but the 7.5 probably will not last too long under 300 ftlbs of torque.

trueblue01 · March 19th, 2008, 01:59 PM

^+1

91cobra5.0 · March 19th, 2008, 01:59 PM

Originally Posted by ryans88gt

Don't forget to upgrade to an 8.8 rear from the 7.5 in the 4 cylinder. you don't have to, but the 7.5 probably will not last too long under 300 ftlbs of torque.

wt kind of tourque do stock motors put out? 300?

ryans88gt · March 19th, 2008, 02:11 PM

yessir

93hatch · March 19th, 2008, 02:25 PM

my year puts out 270

Iwannagofast · March 19th, 2008, 05:27 PM

i dont think yours actually puts out different numbers i think thats just when ford changed how they rated power

TheBrat · March 19th, 2008, 05:33 PM

Dont wanna be a thread jacker, so if I went over to a 351W in my 4cyl, what harness would I need? Do I need a new K member?

Brett!

March 19th, 2008, 01:29 PM	#1
alabamastanger Regular 1983 Mustang GT N/A Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Tucson, Az Posts: 120	What's needed for 4cyl to 5.0? I have found a nice notchback that was a 4 cyl. It has no motor or transmission, and I was thinking it would be easier to go carbed on a 5.0. Would it be? The local junk yard has a running 5.0 for $400...is this a good deal?

March 19th, 2008, 01:46 PM	#3
trueblue01 Regular 1989 Mustang LX 10.98@126.7 NA Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: N.E. Ohio Posts: 418	The swap is very straight forward and easy. The K member in the 4cyl will work with stock 5.0 motor mounts. A new double hump cross member and some other stuff depending on the trans you choose. If the car had a manual trans originally that simplifies using a T-5. Heavier radiator, the 4cyl front springs will work but it will handle better with the 5.0 front springs, headers / exhaust system, etc. but all of this stuff is bolt in, no real fab work required. Carb is quicker and easier to install than EFI but even EFI isn't all that tuff if you can find a doner car it's that much easier. If you choose EFI make sure you hunt up the mass air stuff and not speed density. As far as the $400 price tag, depends on the motor and what kind of warranty they will give you. __________________ Never fast enough.

March 19th, 2008, 01:52 PM	#4
ryans88gt MM Fanatic Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bloomington, IL Posts: 3,292	Don't forget to upgrade to an 8.8 rear from the 7.5 in the 4 cylinder. you don't have to, but the 7.5 probably will not last too long under 300 ftlbs of torque. __________________ 89 LX 515 hp 497 ftlbs 88 GT 11.4 @ 118

March 19th, 2008, 01:59 PM	#5
trueblue01 Regular 1989 Mustang LX 10.98@126.7 NA Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: N.E. Ohio Posts: 418	^+1 __________________ Never fast enough.

March 19th, 2008, 02:11 PM	#7
ryans88gt MM Fanatic Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bloomington, IL Posts: 3,292	yessir __________________ 89 LX 515 hp 497 ftlbs 88 GT 11.4 @ 118

March 19th, 2008, 02:25 PM	#8
93hatch Enthusiast 1993 Lx 14.097/98.2 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: AZ Posts: 639	my year puts out 270

March 19th, 2008, 05:27 PM	#9
Iwannagofast Hardcore Enthusiast 1990 Mustang GT 9.39@76.09----1/8th mile Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Arkansas Posts: 1,767	i dont think yours actually puts out different numbers i think thats just when ford changed how they rated power __________________ stang=40's dumped,pro 5.0 short throw, king cobra clutch, adj. clutch cable and firewall adjuster...pretty much stock 2001 tacoma=magnaflow, K&N cai, tb spacer, 2.5" susp. lift, 32x11.50s, electric fan, few dress up items

March 19th, 2008, 05:33 PM	#10
TheBrat Regular 91 Mustang LX Fastback 1000.00 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Canada Posts: 152	Dont wanna be a thread jacker, so if I went over to a 351W in my 4cyl, what harness would I need? Do I need a new K member? Brett! __________________ 91 Mustang 4cyl Project Car 5L (for now), AOD, Subframe Connectors, 10 Hole Rims, 8.8 Rear End.. MORE TO COME! Yes my name is Brett, Yes im from Canada.. NO! My last name is NOT Hart!

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