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Old 02-05-2009   #1 (permalink)
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Going From a 3.8 v6TBI to a 302 Carburated...........WHat all am i gonna need as far as swapin in new motor? i think motor mounts are the same..........i reckon a new bellhousing for the tranny.......I just wondering if anyone has done it in here before and has a list of stuff im gonna need or off the top of your head.......I dont know how good theese forums are or if anyone replys but im gonna give it a shot. Thanks for any replies.
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if you pull this off you will earn my respect this seems like its gonna be a pita!!!
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o0o it WILL get it done.
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im attempting the same thing but with the ford racing 342 with gt-40 aluminum heads.
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Going From a 3.8 v6TBI to a 302 Carburated...........WHat all am i gonna need as far as swapin in new motor? i think motor mounts are the same..........i reckon a new bellhousing for the tranny.......I just wondering if anyone has done it in here before and has a list of stuff im gonna need or off the top of your head.......I dont know how good theese forums are or if anyone replys but im gonna give it a shot. Thanks for any replies.
What year is your car? Auto or 5 speed?
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the 302 your swapping in, is it a returnless or return style fuel system?
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Going From a 3.8 v6TBI to a 302 Carburated...........WHat all am i gonna need as far as swapin in new motor? i think motor mounts are the same..........i reckon a new bellhousing for the tranny.......I just wondering if anyone has done it in here before and has a list of stuff im gonna need or off the top of your head.......I dont know how good theese forums are or if anyone replys but im gonna give it a shot. Thanks for any replies.
TBI? is this a GM motor?

IF its a 99-04 mustang 3.8L then why waste the time to swap build it
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