5.0 to replace 3.8

big_stroke · January 28th, 2007, 12:47 AM

I'm gonna get a 5.0 engine and transmission in my 2002 to replace my 3.8. How hard will it be to swap?

DSEZ · January 28th, 2007, 12:49 AM

4 threads about this on the last page or so...use search

u will be busting ur balls

maniforld etc etc

Luvdmustang · January 28th, 2007, 12:59 AM

Originally Posted by big_stroke

I'm gonna get a 5.0 engine and transmission in my 2002 to replace my 3.8. How hard will it be to swap?

you'd need new engine mounts etc. i personally wouldnt do it, because of the many requirments. but hey, i know the feeling. welcome to modded mustangs!

232stang · January 28th, 2007, 05:13 AM

im assuming its either a used or a "stock-like" crate 5.0? if so i say dont waste your time and money. put a better engine in it. maybe the 5.4L in the cobra r or the 4.6L 4v of the svt cobra. the 5.0 by itself isnt that powerful.

big_stroke · January 28th, 2007, 12:20 PM

Thanx for the advice. The 5.0 engine and transmission i could get for $1500, that was the only reason I was going with that one, and just mod the hell out of it

Screemin3o2 · January 28th, 2007, 12:28 PM

foxbodies are a dime a dozen. Get a car with a 5.0 still in it. I know you want to be different and keep the car you have but why dont you just keep your car and get a fox or sell it and get a fox?

tnee_97stang · January 28th, 2007, 01:44 PM

def find a cobra motor on ebay or sumthin. they are a hell of a lot ballsier.. or just buy a fox body if you are really wanting a 5.0

big_stroke · January 30th, 2007, 08:22 PM

Oh ok. So which year Cobra engine would be easiet to swap into my car?

GreenFaleen · January 30th, 2007, 08:26 PM

351 Windsor if you want an engine swap. Or a 4.2l stroker crate

big_stroke · January 30th, 2007, 08:52 PM

Thanx for the info. Im going to start looking for 1 one ebay. So if i get that that engine it will mess with my current transmission? current engine parts? Or do u think i should just invest the money n my 3.8?

GreenFaleen · January 30th, 2007, 08:59 PM

well the 351 is an easier drop than the 5.0 but you still need new tranny and other various parts. the 4.2l stroker is just a new 3.8 with a stroker kit on it you can get one for 2 grand and maybe another 2 grand for install you'll be in the 200 horses range already with that. Or you can just mod the 3.8 that would be your best bet get a power pak or stroker kit whats your budget look like?

big_stroke · January 30th, 2007, 09:49 PM

Well getting money is no prob, I cant just go and by a Cobra or n e thing like that cuz off my credit so I wanna mod the hell of of this one. I really cant go internal right now because i need to drive it to work. I was looking at that livewire tuner, should i start bolt-ons first or just get the tuner then add them on?

GreenFaleen · January 30th, 2007, 09:57 PM

get the bolt ons first so you can just get the tuner preloaded with a tune for all of them

04musclestang · January 30th, 2007, 10:06 PM

find a 5.0 with a good chassis and rebuild it ground up turn it into your drag car.. we all know 5.0s are popular dragsters weight to power ratio is pretty nice

big_stroke · January 30th, 2007, 10:09 PM

Oh ok. I see your mods should i get all those minus the xcal then throw n a tuner? Thanx for all the help

GreenFaleen · January 30th, 2007, 10:11 PM

pretty much you'll have a good begging set up there I like it I did the x-cal early just because I needed a tune bad for my shift kit.

Luvdmustang · January 30th, 2007, 10:17 PM

some 5.0s are pretty fast, others are slow. its all in the mods and maintainence

Texan_Stud · January 30th, 2007, 10:48 PM

Originally Posted by Luvdmustang

some 5.0s are pretty fast, others are slow. its all in the mods and maintainence

fuel injected + a few bolt-ons = automatically a monster

Luvdmustang · January 30th, 2007, 10:50 PM

Originally Posted by Texan_Stud

Originally Posted by Luvdmustang

some 5.0s are pretty fast, others are slow. its all in the mods and maintainence

fuel injected + a few bolt-ons = automatically a monster

my gt + electric supercharger+ turbo sounding device= automatic monster too

Texan_Stud · January 30th, 2007, 10:50 PM

Originally Posted by Luvdmustang

Originally Posted by Texan_Stud

Originally Posted by Luvdmustang

some 5.0s are pretty fast, others are slow. its all in the mods and maintainence

fuel injected + a few bolt-ons = automatically a monster

my gt + electric supercharger+ turbo sounding device= automatic monster too

lol dont forget your christorress sticker

January 28th, 2007, 12:47 AM	#1
big_stroke Newbie Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 9 iTrader: 0 reviews	5.0 to replace 3.8 I'm gonna get a 5.0 engine and transmission in my 2002 to replace my 3.8. How hard will it be to swap?

January 28th, 2007, 12:20 PM	#5
big_stroke Newbie Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 9 iTrader: 0 reviews	Thanx for the advice. The 5.0 engine and transmission i could get for $1500, that was the only reason I was going with that one, and just mod the hell out of it __________________ [img] http://a106.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/16/m_987bfbf9657dbc54d7d12337d5092bc1.jpg[/img]

January 28th, 2007, 12:28 PM	#6
Screemin3o2 Enthusiast Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 616 iTrader: 0 reviews	foxbodies are a dime a dozen. Get a car with a 5.0 still in it. I know you want to be different and keep the car you have but why dont you just keep your car and get a fox or sell it and get a fox? __________________ 95 Mustang GT Slow Bolt On Car www.steelcitystangs.com

January 28th, 2007, 01:44 PM	#7
tnee_97stang Regular Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 184 iTrader: 0 reviews	def find a cobra motor on ebay or sumthin. they are a hell of a lot ballsier.. or just buy a fox body if you are really wanting a 5.0 __________________ imports are like tampons, every pussy needs one

January 30th, 2007, 08:22 PM	#8
big_stroke Newbie Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 9 iTrader: 0 reviews	Oh ok. So which year Cobra engine would be easiet to swap into my car? __________________ [img] http://a106.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/16/m_987bfbf9657dbc54d7d12337d5092bc1.jpg[/img]

January 30th, 2007, 08:26 PM	#9
GreenFaleen MM's Resident Ricer 2006 Scion tC 13.001@113 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Raleigh/Lenoir, NC Posts: 9,880 Blog Entries: 2 iTrader: 1 reviews	351 Windsor if you want an engine swap. Or a 4.2l stroker crate __________________ Scion Tc Turbo - 9psi 297whp 287wtq 2500lbs :p MM 4 Banger club: Senior Ricer NCMM #9 "Horsepower sells cars, torque wins races." -Carroll Shelby

January 30th, 2007, 08:52 PM	#10
big_stroke Newbie Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 9 iTrader: 0 reviews	Thanx for the info. Im going to start looking for 1 one ebay. So if i get that that engine it will mess with my current transmission? current engine parts? Or do u think i should just invest the money n my 3.8? __________________ [img] http://a106.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/16/m_987bfbf9657dbc54d7d12337d5092bc1.jpg[/img]

January 30th, 2007, 08:59 PM	#11
GreenFaleen MM's Resident Ricer 2006 Scion tC 13.001@113 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Raleigh/Lenoir, NC Posts: 9,880 Blog Entries: 2 iTrader: 1 reviews	well the 351 is an easier drop than the 5.0 but you still need new tranny and other various parts. the 4.2l stroker is just a new 3.8 with a stroker kit on it you can get one for 2 grand and maybe another 2 grand for install you'll be in the 200 horses range already with that. Or you can just mod the 3.8 that would be your best bet get a power pak or stroker kit whats your budget look like? __________________ Scion Tc Turbo - 9psi 297whp 287wtq 2500lbs :p MM 4 Banger club: Senior Ricer NCMM #9 "Horsepower sells cars, torque wins races." -Carroll Shelby

January 30th, 2007, 09:49 PM	#12
big_stroke Newbie Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 9 iTrader: 0 reviews	Well getting money is no prob, I cant just go and by a Cobra or n e thing like that cuz off my credit so I wanna mod the hell of of this one. I really cant go internal right now because i need to drive it to work. I was looking at that livewire tuner, should i start bolt-ons first or just get the tuner then add them on? __________________ [img] http://a106.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/16/m_987bfbf9657dbc54d7d12337d5092bc1.jpg[/img]

January 30th, 2007, 09:57 PM	#13
GreenFaleen MM's Resident Ricer 2006 Scion tC 13.001@113 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Raleigh/Lenoir, NC Posts: 9,880 Blog Entries: 2 iTrader: 1 reviews	get the bolt ons first so you can just get the tuner preloaded with a tune for all of them __________________ Scion Tc Turbo - 9psi 297whp 287wtq 2500lbs :p MM 4 Banger club: Senior Ricer NCMM #9 "Horsepower sells cars, torque wins races." -Carroll Shelby

January 30th, 2007, 10:06 PM	#14
04musclestang Enthusiast Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Fort Worth, Texas Posts: 573 iTrader: 0 reviews	find a 5.0 with a good chassis and rebuild it ground up turn it into your drag car.. we all know 5.0s are popular dragsters weight to power ratio is pretty nice __________________ I beat a GT he says I wasted my money on a v6. I beat a Mach 1 he says I only won cause he's stock. I beat a Cobra.. well, needless to say he isn't talking, he's just pissed.

January 30th, 2007, 10:09 PM	#15
big_stroke Newbie Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 9 iTrader: 0 reviews	Oh ok. I see your mods should i get all those minus the xcal then throw n a tuner? Thanx for all the help __________________ [img] http://a106.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/16/m_987bfbf9657dbc54d7d12337d5092bc1.jpg[/img]

January 30th, 2007, 10:11 PM	#16
GreenFaleen MM's Resident Ricer 2006 Scion tC 13.001@113 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Raleigh/Lenoir, NC Posts: 9,880 Blog Entries: 2 iTrader: 1 reviews	pretty much you'll have a good begging set up there I like it I did the x-cal early just because I needed a tune bad for my shift kit. __________________ Scion Tc Turbo - 9psi 297whp 287wtq 2500lbs :p MM 4 Banger club: Senior Ricer NCMM #9 "Horsepower sells cars, torque wins races." -Carroll Shelby

January 30th, 2007, 10:17 PM	#17
Luvdmustang Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: silent hill Posts: 1,281 iTrader: 0 reviews	some 5.0s are pretty fast, others are slow. its all in the mods and maintainence __________________

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