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black_demon
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anyone have any info on how to do this swap? any websites where i can get some reference?
Posts: 112 | From: san francisco - cali | Registered: Mar 2001
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black_demon
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Member # 196
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no one has dropped a 5.0 in a 4 banger??
Posts: 112 | From: san francisco - cali | Registered: Mar 2001
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Drew B
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Member # 698
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Yeah my boy has done it you got to change the wiring harness the motor mounts, not to hard to he would know more than i would ive never done one i'll have him post the steps.
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AKA.GR40coupe
Posts: 1992 | From: Nor-cal | Registered: Jan 2002
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Drew B
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Member # 698
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and i take it you talking about a fox body correct ![[Confused]](confused.gif)
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AKA.GR40coupe
Posts: 1992 | From: Nor-cal | Registered: Jan 2002
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Copello
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Member # 1534
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You need: engine mounts, exhaust, pcm, trans, rear end, right side engine bay harness, V8 cluster, and a few other things to do It over completly there is another topic of V8 conversion where I put in more Detail.
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91 GT
73 RS Camaro
Posts: 1309 | From: San Mateo | Registered: Jul 2002
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MadMax79
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Member # 1970
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my '79 has had a 4 to 8 swap, took my dad about 6 mo off and on to get it all done. every thing had to be swapped, comp, gas tank, new motor and trany mounts, you name it, it was probably swapped. he went from a '79 to '88 motor and tranny swap ![[burnout]](graemlins/burnout.gif)
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'79 Indy Style Mustang
w/ '88 5.0 HO from a wrecked CHP
Posts: 15 | From: Fremont, CA | Registered: Oct 2002
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Joshs Ford
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Member # 801
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If you want a 4 banger chasis and body for a starter, I will sell you my 88 notchback for $50. Missing hood, front bumper, and rear bumper. Rest of car is completely gutted, all though has complete stock suspension and braking system (except without the brake pedal). Let me know if you want to buy it, cause saturday it goes to the junk yard. Oh yea, also has rims along with brand new tires!
Josh
(925)548-8520
Posts: 692 | From: San Ramon CA, | Registered: Jan 2002
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96Forged281
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Member # 2158
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my buddy has a 93 with a 4cyl in it and said i couldnt buy it and drop in a 8 cause the rear end was different and the suspension couldnt support the extra weight of a v8 is this true?? or would it be worth it to get this car dirt cheap and drop a 5.0 in it
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96 Stang GT Convertible Looks Stock =)
Posts: 277 | From: Modesto | Registered: Dec 2002
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MR GO FAST
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Member # 2088
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I have a V8 cross member with control arms from an 88 GT that I want to give away. Let me know.
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1986 Gt that is faster than FOSTANGS pinto
Posts: 3729 | From: ATWATER/SANJO/RWC | Registered: Nov 2002
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SLOpony
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The 4 Cylinder cars don't seem too bad to me as long as you can get all of the V8 engine components cheap and you do the swap yourself. The suspension is different but i don't think it's a mandatory swap if you're putting a stock morot in there. You could make a little bit sleeper with the 4 lug axles. Good luck ![[Smile]](smile.gif)
Posts: 32 | From: Fairfield | Registered: Jan 2003
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phildog
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If you like to actually drive your car rather than wrench on it for months, save some cash and buy a POS 5.0 and fix it up. Much simpler. I put a 5.0 in my turbo 4 SVO and it was a pain in the ass. It's sweet as hell now, but how much is your time worth?
Posts: 1554 | From: 510 | Registered: Apr 2002
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