2.3 to 5.0 swap

[jstang209]

if i have a complete 1979 running 5.0 would there be anything more that i need to purchase for a swap??

 

[jstang209]

can someone also note the differences of a carbed 5.0 or an EFI one

 

[Asha'man]

We don't know, ask in the 5.0 board.

I wouldn't go with a '79, it prolly has crappy heads and it's carbed. The carb would make the swap easier, but not as friendly as a daily or cold-weather driver.

Ash

 

[mr_woodster]

Amen ash....take it to the 5.0 forum for "expertise". The later model efi (HO) motors are really the only ones worth swaping ...the rest are a 150hp versions i believe....then again, im not an exspert.

 

[stangracer79]

I would get a 88-93 5.0 HO and then convert it to carb, those years are ideal plan for you. parts will be really easy to mod with those years. good luck.

 

[stangracer79]

and you will need to get a 8.8 rearend and a tranny that handles a 5.0 like a C4, AOD, T5.

 

[jstang209]

dont i have a t5 in my 89.. can i take the rearend from the donor car?

 

[stangracer79]

You sure can!

 

[tiny4lx]

Done plenty of these swaps. Mine[86 x 4banger] know is a 91 302 with a carb. Need answers just ask.