3.8l to 5.0 swap help

punkafi888 · February 20th, 2007, 12:04 AM

ok, i just picked up an old 5.0 from a freind for free. i own a 3.8l 2001 manual. i have worked with chevy my whole life. now i need a few questions answerd if you guy would help.
1. would the t-4 onmy 3.8 work with the 5.0
2. the engine is in an old merc i think like an 88, woud i be able to use the computer in it?
3.would my 3.8l radiator work?
4. well any thing you can think of to say just put here.

thank you all so much.

there is no replacement for displacement!

Stangzilla · March 26th, 2007, 11:06 PM

I would not waste my time or effort to put an old Merc motor in your stang..

GreenFaleen · March 26th, 2007, 11:17 PM

1. No
2.yes but there will be problems
3.not sure
4. Don't do it sell the engine and buy mods.

February 20th, 2007, 12:04 AM	#1
punkafi888 Regular Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 294 iTrader: 0 reviews	3.8l to 5.0 swap help ok, i just picked up an old 5.0 from a freind for free. i own a 3.8l 2001 manual. i have worked with chevy my whole life. now i need a few questions answerd if you guy would help. 1. would the t-4 onmy 3.8 work with the 5.0 2. the engine is in an old merc i think like an 88, woud i be able to use the computer in it? 3.would my 3.8l radiator work? 4. well any thing you can think of to say just put here. thank you all so much. there is no replacement for displacement!

March 26th, 2007, 11:06 PM	#2
Stangzilla MM Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: On my way to Baines's house!! Posts: 3,298 iTrader: 0 reviews	I would not waste my time or effort to put an old Merc motor in your stang.. __________________ Rotating The Earth 1320 Feet At A Time!! Today, I found out that when I masturbate at night while watching internet porn I cast a huge shadow on the curtain and the entire street is able to see it.

March 26th, 2007, 11:17 PM	#3
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	1. No 2.yes but there will be problems 3.not sure 4. Don't do it sell the engine and buy mods. __________________ Scion Tc Turbo - 9psi 297whp 287wtq 2500lbs :p MM 4 Banger club: Senior Ricer NCMM #9 "Horsepower sells cars, torque wins races." -Carroll Shelby

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