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ive got a 87 2.3l, 4cyl, auto, the engine is shot. im looking into either rebuilding the 2.3 but i figure since im alredy gonna be messing around with the machine i might as well look into dropping in something with more power. which leads me to my question; how easily does a 5.0 bolt up into the 2.3l and which other parts would i have to change to suit? a diff maybe? tranny to support the power?

i understand a lot of questions are being asked over and over so if any1 is tierd of answering please re-direct me to a thread which explains the similar topic. thanks a lot
aaron
 

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troubadour89 said:
i understand a lot of questions are being asked over and over so if any1 is tierd of answering please re-direct me to a thread which explains the similar topic. thanks a lot
aaron
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Try searching the 5.0 Tech forum.

Aside from changing the transmission, k-member, front suspension, rear end, and incidentals, it's totally a direct swap.
 
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NEED ADVICE

im thinking about swaping the 2.3l to a 5.0l. found a local guy selling a stock 5.0l engine, tranny (both 82000km), 8.8 rearend, and computer for $1300...good deal or bad?
 

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The 5.0 forum is thataway^^^^^
 
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haha thanks for the directions
 
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