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2.3L-5.0L swap

Old Aug 9, 2009 | 02:25 PM
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Thanks for the info...unfortunatly I have already disconected a bunch...well pretty much all the stuff under the hood without taking Pictures and now I know Ill regret not doing it. Im sure that I will strugle my way to the finnish Line again thanks for the info....Oh and one more thing I was told I do not have to change the K member is this true?
Old Aug 9, 2009 | 05:29 PM
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Right...no need to change the K-member, however, you will need to use the motor mounts that are from the V8 car as they have a different front-rear offset than the 4-banger ones...oh, and don't forget to grab the double-hump trans crossmember from the V8 as well.
Old Aug 10, 2009 | 04:47 PM
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Here is some good reading to help with the swap.

Changing a Fox Mustang from a Four Cylinder to a V-8 - 5.0 Mustang and Super Fords Magazine

Hope it helps.
Good luck and keep us posted...
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