5.8 Swap

6banger96 · November 17th, 2007, 07:54 PM

does anyone know how hard it would be to swap in a 5.8l into my 96 3.8l? i know theres alot more to it than just the engine swap and would it be worth it? the engine alone is $7k from ford racing

TurboLX · November 17th, 2007, 07:56 PM

it would cost you nearly 2 grand to make it fit

ESG-642T · November 17th, 2007, 09:06 PM

Originally Posted by TurboLX

it would cost you nearly 2 grand to make it fit

I'm gonna go out on a limb and say thats not including wiring, making the gauge cluster work, suspension and brakes, rear end, etc...

If you do all the work yourself...
5-7grand should do it -

6banger96 · November 17th, 2007, 09:36 PM

well do you think it would be worth it? the add for the engine says 430hp

ESG-642T · November 17th, 2007, 10:55 PM

Depends how you look at it -

If its gonna be a show car and sit in a garage 90% of the time yes...

If its gonna be a DD no

Youngin · November 17th, 2007, 10:56 PM

i doubt he'd be doing the work cause if he's asking . but cant you get more RWHP with that money into the 6er

TurboLX · November 17th, 2007, 10:59 PM

Originally Posted by SSStang

I'm gonna go out on a limb and say thats not including wiring, making the gauge cluster work, suspension and brakes, rear end, etc...

If you do all the work yourself...
5-7grand should do it -

5-7 grand?? no...

4 grand?? maybe...

no need for wiring harness if your going carb, which is better especially for the SN95's

you also need to work with the suspension and drivetrain as well

itschristorres8 · November 18th, 2007, 12:10 AM

suspension
K member
tranny
drive shaft
rear end
computer has to go out.
tuning
cooling
re-do fuel pump and fuel set up
some electrical
a/c if you want it
sterring
brakes

in the end nothing on the car will be original almost

94v6blkndred · November 18th, 2007, 03:31 AM

you talking about getting a 95 cobra R motor or?

ESG-642T · November 18th, 2007, 03:35 AM

Originally Posted by TurboLX

5-7 grand?? no...

4 grand?? maybe...

no need for wiring harness if your going carb, which is better especially for the SN95's

you also need to work with the suspension and drivetrain as well

Well I'll put it this way...
Back when I had the idea dallas mustang was gonna charge like 7grand to install a mach 1 motor, suspension, brakes, rear end, wiring, and make it all work and look purdy... (-the motor cost) And even then they said expect another 1-2 grand parts/labor -

TurboLX · November 18th, 2007, 02:20 PM

thats with labor tho^^

im saying DIY

November 17th, 2007, 07:54 PM	#1
6banger96 Regular 1996 Mustang V6 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: new jersey Posts: 186 iTrader: 0 reviews	5.8 Swap does anyone know how hard it would be to swap in a 5.8l into my 96 3.8l? i know theres alot more to it than just the engine swap and would it be worth it? the engine alone is $7k from ford racing

November 17th, 2007, 07:56 PM	#2
TurboLX I Post Entirely Way Too Much 1988 Mustang LX Turbo Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: NY Posts: 8,778 Blog Entries: 1 iTrader: 0 reviews	it would cost you nearly 2 grand to make it fit __________________ 1988 LX Coupe 2.5L, GT35R, 44mm WG, 32psi, C16.

November 17th, 2007, 10:55 PM	#5
ESG-642T [8MINUS2] 2002, Ford, v6 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: TEXAS Posts: 12,319 iTrader: 0 reviews	Depends how you look at it - If its gonna be a show car and sit in a garage 90% of the time yes... If its gonna be a DD no __________________ Hi, You can call me Kyle Random ESG fact: Had a prochamber on his v6 before it was popular. WTB: v6 BBK valve covers

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Youngin Hip Hop Artist Byebye V6~ Welcome Home New Pony :P Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Californ-i-A Posts: 6,509 Blog Entries: 1 iTrader: 1 reviews	i doubt he'd be doing the work cause if he's asking . but cant you get more RWHP with that money into the 6er __________________ ItaliStang Made.. Maybe Red But Makes One Hell Of A Sig http://www.myspace.com/moddedmustangz Modded Mustang's Song

November 18th, 2007, 12:10 AM	#8
itschristorres8 Banned 00 V6 & 09 GT 13.37@104.4mph--BONE stock GT Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: south florida Posts: 15,806 iTrader: 2 reviews	suspension K member tranny drive shaft rear end computer has to go out. tuning cooling re-do fuel pump and fuel set up some electrical a/c if you want it sterring brakes in the end nothing on the car will be original almost __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] Acmillr loves me

November 17th, 2007, 09:36 PM	#4
6banger96 Regular 1996 Mustang V6 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: new jersey Posts: 186 iTrader: 0 reviews	well do you think it would be worth it? the add for the engine says 430hp

November 18th, 2007, 03:31 AM	#9
94v6blkndred Hardcore Enthusiast 02 Turboed Saleen Clone faster than my v6 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 1,604 iTrader: 0 reviews	you talking about getting a 95 cobra R motor or?

November 18th, 2007, 02:20 PM	#11
TurboLX I Post Entirely Way Too Much 1988 Mustang LX Turbo Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: NY Posts: 8,778 Blog Entries: 1 iTrader: 0 reviews	thats with labor tho^^ im saying DIY __________________ 1988 LX Coupe 2.5L, GT35R, 44mm WG, 32psi, C16.

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