What is involved to swap 2.3 turbo into a 1987 Mustang?

jabobia · 01-24-2003

hey again...

since i loved my turbo coupe so much...ive got my hands on an 87 mustang that appears to have a 351 transplanted w/o any electronics on it at all...i dont even know if the engine runs...i was told the auto tranny is bad though...i can get my hands on a 2.3t & t5 and i saved the la3 computer, big vam and a few other parts from my 87 t/c...what would be involved to put the 2.3 in the mustang?

-james

**74stang2togo** · 01-25-2003

Oooh... I think I'd keep the 351 and get a C4 or C6 myself.

Just me though...

jabobia · 01-27-2003

hmmm...maybe twin-turbo the 351 eh?

i guess it would be a difficult task then to go from carb v8 to efi 2.3t?

-james

**74stang2togo** · 01-31-2003

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Originally posted by jabobia
hmmm...maybe twin-turbo the 351 eh?

i guess it would be a difficult task then to go from carb v8 to efi 2.3t?

-james

Just about anything goes with a 351... they're a very good engine.

It probably would be pretty difficult to swap a 2.3 in place of that V8, probably need a new driveshaft and transmission mount, not to mention motor mounts and all the accessories.

mustang_boy89 · 02-12-2003

2.3, v6, and v8 engines all have the same motor mounts but the transmissions, driveshaft and rear-ends shoud be changed , not to mention computer (any '86-'88 comp. fits '86-'88: '89 comp only '89: any '90-'93 comp fits '90-'93: has air bags) wire harness, exhaust, brake lines, fuil lines, suspension, tack, ect. stay with the 351 unles you want to do the swap that bad then send me an e-mail i will send you a copy of an article that would help you and put you in the know.
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