[lilKIDmobile]

Originally Posted by JUSTNLX

Just a reminder, we plan a full tech on this swap in the near future. So stay tuned!

Now i realize its 2009 and this was said in 2002 but i hope you guys have that ready and i was just wondering were i could find it?

[m8214m]

I swapped a 5.0 from an 87 gt to a 4cyl 92 coupe. I used the motorsport main harness & fuel injector harness from a 91 stang. the car runs but is low on power and I can't retrieve any codes not even the 11 or 111 code for no problems

[5.uh-oh]

i also have a former 4 cyl car, and i bet the people that did my conversion ran into the same prob you just did, so they converted to carb from efi. its not by anymeans low on power!

[kbolden50]

i have a 1989 it had a 2.3 in it i took it all out and put the 5.0l motor and everything is in and its truning over but wont start what all has to be pluged up for the motor to start

[hoodrat]

hey everybody, i was just wondering if any of u guys have ever converted a 1991 4 cylinder mustang convertible to a 5.0. a budy of mine's about to try it. if u guys can help me out with any problems we might run into i'd appreciate it a lot. thanx

[regatta89]

Im doing a 4cyl to 5.0 swap Iam going carbed and auto! pretty much a strip/ little street set up I was wandering about the wiring under the hood All I will need is gauges,heat and defrost,headlights,wipers,windows,door locks,etc.. no a/c, power steering, so what stays and what goes ive disconnected the obvious stuff like injector harness and so on can I leave the 4cylinder headlight harness and ignition wiring? any help would be appreciated!!!!

[mustangmikey77]

hello every one im trying 2 start new post but cant seem to find the tab,so sorry if this is in wrong section
so here goes i swapped out 1989 4cyl lx Motor and all the goodies and dropped in 1987 5.0 h.0 (347)stroker now do i need a wiring harness (main) plus computer from 1989 because i want to switch to maf,, from speed density i have 1987 main harness + computer ,, but doesn't hook up to under dash wiring wrong pin configg.. ? im i right should i be looking for 1989 main (harness) and computer and will the 1987 motor run with newer computer and have mass air flow capibilities pleaes help any ideas would be great thnx in advance mustang mikey.... so i forgot 2 add its e.f.i as well not carbed

[89coupe]

Use the 89 Harness and ECM

[stangtattoo]

Originally Posted by regatta89

Im doing a 4cyl to 5.0 swap Iam going carbed and auto! pretty much a strip/ little street set up I was wandering about the wiring under the hood All I will need is gauges,heat and defrost,headlights,wipers,windows,door locks,etc.. no a/c, power steering, so what stays and what goes ive disconnected the obvious stuff like injector harness and so on can I leave the 4cylinder headlight harness and ignition wiring? any help would be appreciated!!!!

Pretty much all that is'nt required is the ECU wiring. Headlights, ignition, etc will be needed and should be left alone. Are you using a MSD or like ignition system or.........? I have done MANY 4cyl to V8 swaps so I can provide a few tips I guess.

[stangtattoo]

Anyone considering a 4 to V8 swap I highly recommend going carb unless you prefer the FI. The swap is way easier this way and can be more beneficial if you are looking for power vs economy. Of course I am a carb fan so I am partial.

[Txtomcat07]

Ford Mustang: Mustang Tech: Transmission and Drivetrain: Borg Warner T5 Transmission data
For those looking at T-5's, check this out.

[89stang2.3]

Originally Posted by Txtomcat07

Ford Mustang: Mustang Tech: Transmission and Drivetrain: Borg Warner T5 Transmission data
For those looking at T-5's, check this out.

Thank you. I guess Ill be going with a C4 or AOD.

[AK_Stang]

Hello, new to forum. I just picked up a '89 Stang 4 shooter. I bought a 5.0 same year as well. Trani' is out of a '89 Lincoln though, will it work or not? I'm also looking for the rest of what is needed to finish the conversion. No wrecked '87 to '92 5.0 stangs around me.
A friend of mine on NLOC told me about this forum, hope to meet others as well here.

Mark

[Kaleb1900]

ive done the swap...88 4 banger and used a motor out of a 88 5.0...what they say about having a donor car is true...i mean its not impossible to do without one...just some brackets and stuff needed...and the fuel lines are a pain in the rear..cause if you stay EFI you have to either run rubber ones from your driver side to the passenger side...or do like i did since i have longtube headers and run new ones (home made courtesy of metal gas line bought at autozone) from the tank...but the conversion is well worth it...i like being able to punch it and it actually go...instead of it looking at me and laughing

[Mustang n it]

i have just recently recieved a 91 mustang 2.3 hatchback, and i am looking to put a 5.0 in her. can anybody tell me what i need and about how much it will cost me. i was told that i will have to sturdy up my front end cause it was made for a 2.3 so i was wondering is there any modifications i need to make also thank you for your help...