5.0 Frankenstein

diablo69 · July 28th, 2008, 06:06 AM

well im startin on a new project and really need help. i have a v6 2004 mustang that i am goin to drop a 5.0 engine into. need help on what i should check as far a restoring the engine to get it running in tip top shape.the engines pretty much been sittin in the car for a couple years n is still runnin from what i kno.

haywood11 · July 28th, 2008, 07:03 AM

well as long as the motor hasnt been sitting out side in the elements, and providing you have the funds to do so, do a simple rebuild or do like i did and put oil in that sucker and go! no, dont do that, provide us with i little more in depth info on this motor your dropping in and then we ccan assist you further.

83 5.0 · July 28th, 2008, 11:30 AM

Just throwing this out there but wouldn't you need a different Kmember for 5.0? I am not sure of the 2004 V6 but my 83 Vert V6 (3.8) had the same motor mounts as a 5.0, not sure if Ford changed them when they went to the 4.6 modulars a few years ago.

DeMello · July 28th, 2008, 11:39 AM

u have the computer?

83fox · July 28th, 2008, 04:46 PM

Originally Posted by DeMello

u have the computer?

hes right. youre going to need a wiring harness and computer if you decide to go efi with the motor.

The Novice · July 28th, 2008, 05:25 PM

yeah for the record this could get a little tricky and pricey if not careful if i were you as more people post and tell you what you'll need i would right a parts est. price down on all of it. That way you know roughly what you'll have to spend to complete this project. And then if i were you i would est. a few hundred bucks on top of that, better to over est. than under. B/c it always sucks when every ya go to do a project and run out of funding to do it b/c of parts and problems came up.
yeah you will the 5.0L wiring harness and computer (89-93 year 5.0L Mustangs) **Mustang years before that had smeed density and you do NOT want that** The harnest can get expensive new so chech out e-bay. This could save you a lot of money. And for the Computer ebay search "A9L or A9P".
Also are using a Auto or Manual Trans? b/c that could matter with the computer, you'll prob have to do some reseach.
Finally are you using a T-56 or a T-5 from a Fox? If using the 2004 Mustangs tranny you might need something to fit to the 5.0L motor to the non- T-5 Tranny. Anyone Know if the T-56's need an adaptor or anything for the Fox 5.0L engine? I know that it can work but i dunno if he will need any new parts for it.
But as long as you do some research and stay focused, you'll be very happy when its done, Best of luck! - The Novice.

fogged306 · July 28th, 2008, 10:32 PM

You should also know that it will probably be impossible to get the car inspected after that. I know laws vary from state to state so definitely make sure you check your local laws first. Here in NY, you can't pass with anything other than the original engine in the car if you have OBDII (which the 04 does), unless you pay a hefty penalty.

Sleeper_Stang_89 · July 28th, 2008, 10:36 PM

just put a terminator motor in it! lol

White Thunder · July 28th, 2008, 11:04 PM

your best best it to at least get new pistons and clean up the walls in there...take it ip to a 306...but with that being said its not going to be that much more to make it a 347. thats a very good start.....

REIGNYC · July 29th, 2008, 12:39 AM

JUNK YARD !!!!
1 87-93 waire harness *only if its good* or go to PAINLESS WIRES and get the harness
2 if stock 87-93 CPU unit needed
3 Hows the TRANS thats in there ? might need to swap that as well
4 MONEY !!!
5 MORE MONEY and TIME

Hunt_chevs · July 29th, 2008, 02:04 AM

play this during the build,...... good song

YouTube - Alice Cooper- Feed My Frankenstein

haywood11 · July 30th, 2008, 07:08 AM

Originally Posted by 83 5.0

Just throwing this out there but wouldn't you need a different Kmember for 5.0? I am not sure of the 2004 V6 but my 83 Vert V6 (3.8) had the same motor mounts as a 5.0, not sure if Ford changed them when they went to the 4.6 modulars a few years ago.

2 years ago me and my buddy put a 306 in a 96 v6. we had to cut and reposition the mounts, im not sure exactly how much but he did it and it worked. i got lucky bc i live an 1/8 mile away from a major ford dealership and theres a few hardcore mustang guys down there that always help me out, just a thought

diablo69 · August 4th, 2008, 04:48 AM

well as far as the wiring harness n the computer itll be comin with it n the k member too. the guys a friend of mine so he s kinda hookin it up n helpin out a bit. he said i should be able to use the trani i have as of now ? iono. n no from what i kno of he likes this car to much to leave it sittin out. lol o n jus to put it out there its a sn95 5.0? definitly a 347? n about cleanin up the walls wa do you recommend?

July 28th, 2008, 06:06 AM	#1
diablo69 Newbie Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 2 iTrader: 0 reviews	5.0 Frankenstein well im startin on a new project and really need help. i have a v6 2004 mustang that i am goin to drop a 5.0 engine into. need help on what i should check as far a restoring the engine to get it running in tip top shape.the engines pretty much been sittin in the car for a couple years n is still runnin from what i kno.

July 28th, 2008, 11:30 AM	#3
83 5.0 Regular Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Toronto Ont. Canada Posts: 278 iTrader: 0 reviews	Just throwing this out there but wouldn't you need a different Kmember for 5.0? I am not sure of the 2004 V6 but my 83 Vert V6 (3.8) had the same motor mounts as a 5.0, not sure if Ford changed them when they went to the 4.6 modulars a few years ago. Last edited by 83 5.0; July 28th, 2008 at 11:41 AM.

July 28th, 2008, 11:39 AM	#4
DeMello Banned Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 3,947 iTrader: 1 reviews	u have the computer? __________________ Just Another Bolt on GT [IMG]http://i45.tinypic.com/54f5ua.jpg[/IMG] Stock Longblock - 287/276 Low 12s NA! 10s on the spray?

July 28th, 2008, 07:03 AM	#2
haywood11 Regular 1988 mustang lx interior torn out! Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: jacksonville,NC Posts: 273 iTrader: 0 reviews	well as long as the motor hasnt been sitting out side in the elements, and providing you have the funds to do so, do a simple rebuild or do like i did and put oil in that sucker and go! no, dont do that, provide us with i little more in depth info on this motor your dropping in and then we ccan assist you further.

July 28th, 2008, 05:25 PM	#6
The Novice Hardcore Enthusiast 87 Mustang GT T-top Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 1,149 iTrader: 0 reviews	yeah for the record this could get a little tricky and pricey if not careful if i were you as more people post and tell you what you'll need i would right a parts est. price down on all of it. That way you know roughly what you'll have to spend to complete this project. And then if i were you i would est. a few hundred bucks on top of that, better to over est. than under. B/c it always sucks when every ya go to do a project and run out of funding to do it b/c of parts and problems came up. yeah you will the 5.0L wiring harness and computer (89-93 year 5.0L Mustangs) Mustang years before that had smeed density and you do NOT want that The harnest can get expensive new so chech out e-bay. This could save you a lot of money. And for the Computer ebay search "A9L or A9P". Also are using a Auto or Manual Trans? b/c that could matter with the computer, you'll prob have to do some reseach. Finally are you using a T-56 or a T-5 from a Fox? If using the 2004 Mustangs tranny you might need something to fit to the 5.0L motor to the non- T-5 Tranny. Anyone Know if the T-56's need an adaptor or anything for the Fox 5.0L engine? I know that it can work but i dunno if he will need any new parts for it. But as long as you do some research and stay focused, you'll be very happy when its done, Best of luck! - The Novice.

July 28th, 2008, 10:32 PM	#7
fogged306 MM Fanatic 89 GT Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: NY Posts: 4,875 iTrader: 2 reviews	You should also know that it will probably be impossible to get the car inspected after that. I know laws vary from state to state so definitely make sure you check your local laws first. Here in NY, you can't pass with anything other than the original engine in the car if you have OBDII (which the 04 does), unless you pay a hefty penalty.

July 29th, 2008, 12:39 AM	#10
REIGNYC Newbie 1991 MUSTANG GT Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: NY Posts: 26 iTrader: 0 reviews	JUNK YARD !!!! 1 87-93 waire harness only if its good or go to PAINLESS WIRES and get the harness 2 if stock 87-93 CPU unit needed 3 Hows the TRANS thats in there ? might need to swap that as well 4 MONEY !!! 5 MORE MONEY and TIME

August 4th, 2008, 04:48 AM	#13
diablo69 Newbie Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 2 iTrader: 0 reviews	well as far as the wiring harness n the computer itll be comin with it n the k member too. the guys a friend of mine so he s kinda hookin it up n helpin out a bit. he said i should be able to use the trani i have as of now ? iono. n no from what i kno of he likes this car to much to leave it sittin out. lol o n jus to put it out there its a sn95 5.0? definitly a 347? n about cleanin up the walls wa do you recommend?

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