5.0 out of Explorers

[bull999999]

Will 5.0's out of explorers fit into a 65 Mustang? I started doing engine search at junk yards around here and it looks like they start from $660 and up with compression readings of 130psi and up.

 

[88 Fox GT]

Yes, they are just a 302 so it will fit. Are you using the EFI off of it? If so, that's a whole nother story.

 

[bull999999]

I don't planning on using the EFI on it, although now you mention it, I wonder how hard it'll be... So I guess it's safe to assume that pretty much any 5.0's will fit in the classics?

 

[88 Fox GT]

Yes, any 5.0 (302) engine will fit in a classic mustang as long as they have the proper motor mounts. The 302 is the same size and practically the same engine as the 289 just with a longer stroke. But, when you go to use certain trannies and bellhousing, flywheels, ect. It takes certain harmonic balancers because the 5.0 engines are balanced differently.

 

[Fostang]

It might be a P motor which has the different spark plug angle and will require a special header.

A good thing though is that it will have better intake valves 1.84 intake and the same stock 1.48 exhaust.

 

[bull999999]

It might be a P motor which has the different spark plug angle and will require a special header.

A good thing though is that it will have better intake valves 1.84 intake and the same stock 1.48 exhaust.

I did hear that Explorers switched to P heads later but I belive the early 5.0's had GT40s on them. I'll need to look at the casting and see.

 

[D.Hearne]

If you're considering going with an Explorer 5.0 and you're not going to use the Explorer acessory setup, I would be interested in buying the setup. Timing cover, waterpump, P/S pump, Alternator brackets. Need them for my V8 Ranger.

 

[bull999999]

If you're considering going with an Explorer 5.0 and you're not going to use the Explorer acessory setup, I would be interested in buying the setup. Timing cover, waterpump, P/S pump, Alternator brackets. Need them for my V8 Ranger.

I'll keep you in mind if I don't end up going with the Cobra long block.