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I have a 91 mustang lx with a 2.3 looked for a tranny to put in but can't seem to locate one so I want to put in my 3.8 out of my parts car. What trouble if any is there in putting this thing in will i have? I do realize the computer but how much is different??
 

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why not just put in a 302?
 

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2.3,3.8...neither one of these is a 5.0

id try posting this in v6 tech or 2.3 tech...but id also recommend not wasting your time putting a v6 in a coupe..just put a 302 in it. Its the same process and theres plenty of write-ups
 

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2.3,3.8...neither one of these is a 5.0

id try posting this in v6 tech or 2.3 tech...but id also recommend not wasting your time putting a v6 in a coupe..just put a 302 in it. Its the same process and theres plenty of write-ups
 
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I asked for a answer to a question not another question already have 1 302 i dont have another i work with what i have
 

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TheFox said:
I asked for a answer to a question not another question already have 1 302 i dont have another i work with what i have
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Well then post it in the correct section to get the "correct" answer
 

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tannerc91gt said:
Well then post it in the correct section to get the "correct" answer
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It's alright. Maybe he posted in here because people in the 5.0 section are the most helpful? Although you are right, just try to help and not critize.
 

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tannerc91gt said:
id try posting this in v6 tech or 2.3 tech...but id also recommend not wasting your time putting a v6 in a coupe..just put a 302 in it. Its the same process and theres plenty of write-ups
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7upstang91 said:
It's alright. Maybe he posted in here because people in the 5.0 section are the most helpful? Although you are right, just try to help and not critize.
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Doesnt get more helpful than that
 

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You know that doesnt sound like a bad idea. Prob just swap out the crossmember and the wiring harness. Just try a search on google. Im sure someone has done it.
 

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It can be done. The fox mustang did come with a 3.8L at one point. Hopefully it's the newer 193HP 3.8L
 

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Doesnt get more helpful than that
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No doubt you are a very helpful person here on stangnet. I never questioned. I do thank you for your help.
 

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I was under the assumption that the V6 K-member was different than the V8 on the fox cars? Or was that just for the straight-6 of the early foxes?

I may be wrong, though, I have been out of the game for awhile now...but now I have the wheels in my head turning for a SC 3.8 swap into a fox...
 

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I was under the assumption that the V6 K-member was different than the V8 on the fox cars? Or was that just for the straight-6 of the early foxes?

I may be wrong, though, I have been out of the game for awhile now...but now I have the wheels in my head turning for a SC 3.8 swap into a fox...
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Ive always been really disappointed in the 3.8 in my '01. But an S/c could put it up in stock v8 range i suppose

IMO, it just isnt worth the money (unless you already have a 3.8 in a vehicle) to get one, swap it in, and then possibly S/c it when you could just as easily do the same with the v8 for the same money.

But with that said theres a guy at the track i go to with a twin turbo v6 sn95 car and he can usually stand it up on the back bumper at the launch.
 

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Ive always been really disappointed in the 3.8 in my '01. But an S/c could put it up in stock v8 range i suppose

IMO, it just isnt worth the money (unless you already have a 3.8 in a vehicle) to get one, swap it in, and then possibly S/c it when you could just as easily do the same with the v8 for the same money.

But with that said theres a guy at the track i go to with a twin turbo v6 sn95 car and he can usually stand it up on the back bumper at the launch.
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I was actually referring to the Super Coupe T-Bird 3.8 with 210hp and 360lb-ft stock.
 

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QUICK91LX said:
I was under the assumption that the V6 K-member was different than the V8 on the fox cars? Or was that just for the straight-6 of the early foxes?

I may be wrong, though, I have been out of the game for awhile now...but now I have the wheels in my head turning for a SC 3.8 swap into a fox...
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The I-6 cars had the different k-member. I beleive the V6 used most of the same parts of the 5.0. Even the block bolt pattern is the same.
 
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