What to do with EFI 302?

[hvymtl939]

Hey, new member here, just had a few questions. My grandpa had a 1991 F-150 that had a rebuilt EFI 302 with only 9k on it when he wrecked the truck. He gave the truck to me, and my dad and I are trying to find something to do with the motor.

A fox body swap would probably be easiest, but I'm really not a fan of the fox body look. So that leads me to my next question, is it at all possible (or reasonable) to do a 5.0 swap into a 94-95 V6? From what I understand, the ECU and gauges would need to be changed, as well as motor mounts, rear end, and driveshaft, as well as beefing up the front suspension. Also, if I found a 94-04 GT roller, would the 5.0 fit the 4.6 motor mounts, or is this also going to be way more difficult then it's worth? Or should I be a man, just suck it up, and buy a fox body?

Any and all advice is appreciated.

-Andrew

 

[Chythar]

I did that swap not too long ago, though I had a donor 95 Cobra going into a 94 V6. You are right on most counts there, the 5.0 will drop right into a 94-95 V6. I believe you will have to start replacing chassis harnesses if you use a 96-98 V6 chassis, though I cannot say for sure. You can use a 94-95 roller and it will be a perfect drop-in, as the 94-95 GT's also had 5.0's. 96 and up had 4.6 modular engines, and the 5.0 will not bolt in; you would have to change out the k-member.

The type of 302 you have will really depend on how easy or hard the swap will be. 94-95 5.0's used different front accessories and a different intake than the Fox's. We also have an electric fan instead of a clutch fan. If you have a rebuilt stock motor, and the photos I see online are right, you basically have a Fox 5.0. If you want a stock-looking 94-95 GT engine, you might be better off finding one with a bad engine, and swapping over the accessories to your newer engine.

 

[hvymtl939]

Thanks for the reply man. I really prefer the sn-95 look to a fox, so I was hoping the swap wouldn't be too terrible.

 

[hvymtl939]

Also, we have the 5 speed from the truck, but I assume that the mustangs use a different transmission?

 

[Chythar]

Mustangs use a t-5 transmission, I don't know what was in the truck. There are different versions of the T-5, used in different makes and models of cars. The 94-95 one has a specific bellhousing and input shaft so the shifter is in the correct place; the Fox's equivalent parts are a bit shorter but work the same.

I don't know if the tranny you have will fit. If it does fit but isn't a t-5, you'll have to find a driveshaft that will fit. Unless you have a high budget or enjoy messing with mismatched parts, I'd highly recommend sticking with OEM 94-95 Mustang parts when possible. Less hassle trying to get everything working together, but that's just my opinion.

 

[95Monky]

Not worth the trouble and money involved. 94-95 gt can be found cheap if you want to work on it that much.

The reason I say that is because the motor you want to put into the car will need work to be even on par with a stock mustang 5.0.. someone correct me if im wrong.

 

[revhead347]

Not worth the trouble and money involved. 94-95 gt can be found cheap if you want to work on it that much.

The reason I say that is because the motor you want to put into the car will need work to be even on par with a stock mustang 5.0.. someone correct me if im wrong.

+1. You're going to end up spending about double what it cost to just buy a 5.0 Mustang. And that's before you factor your time in.

Kurt

 

[hvymtl939]

Thanks for the advice guys! After doing more research, I've decided it wouldn't be worth the time, money, or effort. However, my Dad is going today to look at a 66 coupe rolling chassis, so this motor still may find a home.

 

[Last5.0]

Agreed with the above suggestions. I used to have a beater '89 F150 that had a 302 and it wasn't the HO version that's in the mustangs and I believe had a different firing order or something like that. It should work well in a classic though.

 

[revhead347]

It will probably work good in a classic with a different cam. The heads probably flow just fine being truck heads.

Kurt