Not a swap repost....

notch22

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Ok, new guy here....I've done the searching, found threads on 4-cyl to 302 swaps, and it seems like all replies are opinions about it. I need facts. Got a 1990 lx notch with the poor 4 and 5 speed tranny. Gonna swap to a 5.0 efi. Tell me what I need to change to convert to the 302 and a T-5 or Tremec 3550 and the 8.8 rearend. All help is appreciated.

 

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xxxCadillacxxx

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New parts NEEDED:
Fuel Pump
ALL Fuel Lines
Computer and Harness
Transmission Cross Member
Exhaust
Exhaust HANGERS
Clutch fan and shroud. (if there isnt one on the motor you get)
Rear. (4 cyl rear will work.... with one leg)

Other parts that are different
Brakes
Springs
Shocks
Spindles

 

notch22

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If i bought those parts for a 5.0 lx or a gt would they be a direct fit?

 

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xxxCadillacxxx

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Yes, but being as you are putting them on a 15+ year old car, it isnt THAT easy. The holes for the exhaust hangers are going to be filled with crap etc.
If you are going to swap out the rear or any of the suspension parts, it isnt worth it to switch to the fox v8 stuff, just switch to the SN95 style with front coil overs.

Virtually all mustang parts are direct bolt in. They were disigned and assembled with interchangability in mind, for instance, if your 4cyl dosent have pwr windows, it still has the pwr window harness in the dashboard so all you need is a pair of pwr window doors. Check this out for interchangability
http://www.mouthbreather.net/IRSSWAP.HTML

 

pisgahhiker

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you want fuel injection or carb?

 

pisgahhiker

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just saw u wanted efi.

You can save some dough by going with a carb setup. I wouldn't do it if it's going to be your only car though.

I've done a few 4-8 swaps it can be a real pain try to find a v8 parts car.

 

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seijirou

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xxxCadillacxxx said:

Check this out for interchangability
http://www.mouthbreather.net/IRSSWAP.HTML

Click to expand...

dang, I wish I knew that page existed before I did it. I had to make it up as I went along

 

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xxxCadillacxxx

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you did....
http://forums.stangnet.com/showthread.php?t=372357

thats why the internet rules. I hardley ever have to really think, just have to look.

....and i thought everyone in here was a straightliner....
Got any pics?

 

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seijirou

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Thats what I get for forgetting to go back and check

Naw I'm attempting to build a road car. No pics cause I don't have a digi, but I'd be more than happy to if anybody in the Nova area wants to snap some.