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Drivetrain 90 5.0L to 2000 auto

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Dohner90

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Will my 90 5.0L engine bolt up to a 2000 mustang Gt auto trans? I am looking at getting a 2000GT roller and it has an auto. Thanks in advance
 

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No. The 2000 GT was a 4.6L that has a different bolt pattern than the 90 5.0L. You would need an auto trans from a foxbody or 94/95 5.0 or you could use an auto from a 94-04 V6 car. The 3.8 has the same engine pattern as the 5.0. I am pretty sure that in 99-04 a V6 auto and a V8 auto were the same trans, just different bellhousing pattern.

One thing to research is the flexplate. I am not sure the tooth count of the V6 and a V8. I know with a manual you could use the V6 bell housing on a V8 and it would bolt up but the flywheels are different size (157 tooth for V8 vs 164 tooth for V6) so you end up with a starter location issue.
 
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You can get a 4R70W from an Explorer 2wd.
 

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Ahh ok thanks. I could swap my whole drivetrain over. What are your guys thoughts on doing a 5.0 swap into a new edge? I like that body style but not sure if it would be worth the work.
 

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You would need a new K-member as well.

Swaps get pricey because of all the nickel and dime BS you need to buy to complete the swap.

Not sure I’d spend the money to swap a 302 unless it was a well-built, high HP engine.
 

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That answers my questions. Thanks guys I was wondering about the motor mounting into that chassis. Ill just keep what I got.
 
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