engine swaps

stang fanatic · May 16th, 2006, 09:03 AM

Ok, I've seen a 350 in a stang, but does anyone know of the sucess with a 454 and where i can find all the necessary conversion goodies????

1slo5.0 · May 16th, 2006, 06:23 PM

Originally Posted by stang fanatic

Ok, I've seen a 350 in a stang, but does anyone know of the sucess with a 454 and where i can find all the necessary conversion goodies????

Piece of cake swap. I have contemplated it many times. I was real close to putting a 540 and a powerglide in my last car but had a change of heart. Lemons makes headers and AJE makes a k-member and trans mount.

stang fanatic · May 16th, 2006, 08:55 PM

kewl....but if i really do it, i want to keep the t5 or drop a t56.

Twist 2 Go · May 16th, 2006, 09:02 PM

don't think a t5 will last long behind a bigblock, even w/ aftermarket guts

1slo5.0 · May 16th, 2006, 10:17 PM

Originally Posted by stang fanatic

kewl....but if i really do it, i want to keep the t5 or drop a t56.

That will never happen. If you want to use one of those junk bucket transmissions you better stick with a 302.

stang fanatic · May 16th, 2006, 11:39 PM

I hear ya...can reconvert the TH400 in that case...more specific to the web site lemons

1slo5.0 · May 16th, 2006, 11:48 PM

Originally Posted by stang fanatic

I hear ya...can reconvert the TH400 in that case...more specific to the web site lemons

http://www.lemonsheaders.com/

stang fanatic · May 16th, 2006, 11:55 PM

ill ck em out...

Striklyford · May 25th, 2006, 09:51 PM

My son and I are restoring an 86 5.0 GT...would a 351 Cleveland Fit?

1slo5.0 · May 25th, 2006, 11:11 PM

Originally Posted by Striklyford

My son and I are restoring an 86 5.0 GT...would a 351 Cleveland Fit?

Yes.

Bossman351 · May 25th, 2006, 11:36 PM

Originally Posted by Striklyford

My son and I are restoring an 86 5.0 GT...would a 351 Cleveland Fit?

It actually fits quite well with factory 302 mounts it will set the transmission right in the hole. the biggest expense you will come into on that swap is headers and an oil pan.

GTXRacing · May 31st, 2006, 12:34 AM

Originally Posted by Bossman351

Originally Posted by Striklyford

My son and I are restoring an 86 5.0 GT...would a 351 Cleveland Fit?

It actually fits quite well with factory 302 mounts it will set the transmission right in the hole. the biggest expense you will come into on that swap is headers and an oil pan.

Although I see it the 351 will fit right in place, but I also heard the T5 tranny will not work, is that true? if not is it as simple as putting the engine in, putting the t5 tranny back in place, wire it up and do your timing thing with the MSD and drive on?

Twist 2 Go · May 31st, 2006, 12:50 AM

contact Bob at D&D. He can answer all your q's on this swap. Heck of a nice guy.

http://www.mspmall.com/ddautospec/index.html

Bossman351 · May 31st, 2006, 02:31 AM

Yes the T5 will bolt up to the Cleveland. You need a Cleveland flywheel though. You can yank a 5.0 and bolt the Cleveland right in its place considering the motor is complete. None of the motor components exchange between the Cleveland and 5.0 other than the motor mounts. You will need to buy swap headers and everything you need to make the motor run then drop it in. It took me about 3 weeks of 2-3 hours a night after work to do mine.

*EDIT* You need an oil pan to fith the Cleveland over the fox body crossmember.

GTXRacing · May 31st, 2006, 02:39 AM

Wow, does it really take 3 weeks to put in an engine if you have everything you need?

stang fanatic · June 1st, 2006, 12:03 AM

ok...how rough is it financially and all together to cram a 460 and c-6 combo in an '87????

May 16th, 2006, 09:03 AM	#1
stang fanatic Enthusiast Join Date: May 2006 Location: El Paso, Tx Posts: 861 iTrader: 0 reviews	engine swaps Ok, I've seen a 350 in a stang, but does anyone know of the sucess with a 454 and where i can find all the necessary conversion goodies???? __________________ "The gods too are fond of a joke." "If I had only known, I would have been a locksmith. "

May 16th, 2006, 08:55 PM	#3
stang fanatic Enthusiast Join Date: May 2006 Location: El Paso, Tx Posts: 861 iTrader: 0 reviews	kewl....but if i really do it, i want to keep the t5 or drop a t56. __________________ "The gods too are fond of a joke." "If I had only known, I would have been a locksmith. "

May 16th, 2006, 09:02 PM	#4
Twist 2 Go Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Chesapeake, Virginia Posts: 1,716 iTrader: 0 reviews	don't think a t5 will last long behind a bigblock, even w/ aftermarket guts __________________ 88 Mustang Coupe 2006 FFW Richmond True Street Runner-Up www.rickscarcare.net

May 16th, 2006, 11:39 PM	#6
stang fanatic Enthusiast Join Date: May 2006 Location: El Paso, Tx Posts: 861 iTrader: 0 reviews	I hear ya...can reconvert the TH400 in that case...more specific to the web site lemons __________________ "The gods too are fond of a joke." "If I had only known, I would have been a locksmith. "

May 16th, 2006, 11:55 PM	#8
stang fanatic Enthusiast Join Date: May 2006 Location: El Paso, Tx Posts: 861 iTrader: 0 reviews	ill ck em out... __________________ "The gods too are fond of a joke." "If I had only known, I would have been a locksmith. "

May 25th, 2006, 09:51 PM	#9
Striklyford Look Ma! My First Post! Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 1 iTrader: 0 reviews	My son and I are restoring an 86 5.0 GT...would a 351 Cleveland Fit?

May 31st, 2006, 12:50 AM	#13
Twist 2 Go Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Chesapeake, Virginia Posts: 1,716 iTrader: 0 reviews	contact Bob at D&D. He can answer all your q's on this swap. Heck of a nice guy. http://www.mspmall.com/ddautospec/index.html __________________ 88 Mustang Coupe 2006 FFW Richmond True Street Runner-Up www.rickscarcare.net

May 31st, 2006, 02:31 AM	#14
Bossman351 Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: On the trailer.......broke. Posts: 1,258 iTrader: 0 reviews	Yes the T5 will bolt up to the Cleveland. You need a Cleveland flywheel though. You can yank a 5.0 and bolt the Cleveland right in its place considering the motor is complete. None of the motor components exchange between the Cleveland and 5.0 other than the motor mounts. You will need to buy swap headers and everything you need to make the motor run then drop it in. It took me about 3 weeks of 2-3 hours a night after work to do mine. EDIT You need an oil pan to fith the Cleveland over the fox body crossmember. __________________

May 31st, 2006, 02:39 AM	#15
GTXRacing Enthusiast Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Greenville, Texas Posts: 733 iTrader: 0 reviews	Wow, does it really take 3 weeks to put in an engine if you have everything you need? __________________ THE BEAST IS FOR SALE!!! GTX RACING & PERFORMACE CLUB OF TEXAS Meets and greets, drag racing and good eats, you know you want it. GTX Racing Tony P. 214-257-3635 http://www.moddedmustangs.com/forums...vehicle&CID=43

June 1st, 2006, 12:03 AM	#16
stang fanatic Enthusiast Join Date: May 2006 Location: El Paso, Tx Posts: 861 iTrader: 0 reviews	ok...how rough is it financially and all together to cram a 460 and c-6 combo in an '87???? __________________ "The gods too are fond of a joke." "If I had only known, I would have been a locksmith. "

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