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2.3L engine swap to a 5.0 L

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lalo_pomona

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i need help of knowing if its impossible to do a engine swap on a
1989 ford mustang LX 2.3L EFI engine to a 5.0 engine
and if its posible what do i need to change from the car
 

KurtPB

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it's definatly possible, the mustangs were made for the 5.0s. i dont know details but you'll need the electronics, transmission, rear end and then do something for engine mounts... again, i'm not sure. i'd personally just buy a 5.0 LX.
 

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You'll get some better answers by asking these questions in the 5.0L forum.
But to do this swap, you'll need to change:

motor mount
radiator
tranny
gears
crossmember
exhaust

and a lot of other parts..
 

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think about it, man. the guys in the 2.3 forum are here because they have 2.3 engines in their cars. this isn't the 5.0 swap forum. first of all, learn how to use google, and learn how to use the search button at the top of this page. this topic has been covered literally hundreds of times. sorry for sounding this way, but the 2.3 to 5.0 swap dead horse was beaten to a bloody pulp several years ago.

 

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And furthermore, I really hate it when people post the same question in tech AND talk.
 
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