87 Mustang 4 Cyl - 8 Cyl Conversion Help

[Kent535 25]

Hey Everyone, im looking into and will be doing a Conversion SWAP on my 87 Mustang LX sometime soon, Definatly before the new year.

Im looking for opinions And or Advice and suggestions from older experienced people here on the forum seing as im 18 and need some advice

Basically What All Is Needed To Do This Conversion?

Goals:

1. Put in a Small Block V8 Engine In My Car

2. Have Everything Done Before The New Year.

3. Keep a budget under $5000

Current Setup:

1. 1987 Mustang Coupe (Basic NOT Lx)

2. Stock 2.3 Liter 4 Cyl. Engine

3. Upgraded V8 H&R 1.5 in. lowering springs (REAR/FRONT)

4. Upgraded 4 Cyl Shocks And Struts (V8 Struts Wouldnt Fit On Spindle On Disk Brakes)

5. Tachometer/Oil Pressure/Water Tempeterature Gauges

6. Everything Else COMPLETELY STOCK

Options:

A.) Ford Racing 306 ci. 5.0 Liter V8 Small Block - PRICE $3,839.95

1. 340 Hp/? ft. lb Torque

2. Forged Connectiong Rods

3. Forged Mahle Pistons

4. hydraulic Roller Cam

5. Ford Racing aluminum "X" turbo-swirl cylinder heads

6. Double roller timing chain set, dual sump oil pan, oil pump, and polished aluminum valve covers

B. ) Blueprint Dressed 347 ci. 5.0 Liter V8 Small Block - PRICE $4,899.00

1. 330 HP/380 ft. lbs Torque - 9.6 to 1 compression

2. bored .040 over

3. SCAT cast crankshaft & SCAT forged I-beam connecting rods

4. Keith Black Hypereutectic pistons

5. Flat tappet hydraulic lifter camshaft

6. Heavy-duty double roller timing set

7. Cast Iron Heads,Hardened pushrods,dual-plane satin aluminum intake manifold,Edelbrock 600 cfm carburetor,

8. MSD Distributor And MSD Coil, Edelbrock Water & Fuel Pump

[Sir-Lancelot 216]

Honestly bro, if it was me...I would just buy a 5.0 and sell yours.

You would prolly end up with more car and save some money too.

[Tirefryr 1,742]

First, go to www.corral.net and search. It's been done thousands of times and you'll find every answer you will need over there.

Second, find a wrecked V8 that is complete and simply do a swap. The complete car will save time, money, and hassle. Get everything swapped over and running with all the bugs worked out, then upgrade the engine. YOu should be able to find a rusted out or seriously abused V8 car on the cheap. This was only $200.

Third, have fun!

[Tirefryr 1,742]

Honestly bro, if it was me...I would just buy a 5.0 and sell yours.

You would prolly end up with more car and save some money too.

He's probably got a nice clean 4 banger that is pretty cherry. I would do the swap before buying a V8 car as he is riding in a chassis that's never been tweaked or on the ragged edge probably. The NA 2.3 barely made enough power to move the car let alone do any damage to it. Too many V8s have been used and abused, and a nice one will easily blow his budget out of the water.

[Kent535 25]

Honestly bro, if it was me...I would just buy a 5.0 and sell yours.

You would probably end up with more car and save some money too.

I Feel What your saying bro, my dad told me the same but im looking to build up my Mustang and build it up the way i wanted and not buy one already made by how someone else wanted.

Tirefryr

Your saying like a donor Car To Get The Engine From?

[jimmy@argentaudio 0]

Your saying like a donor Car To Get The Engine From?

That is usually the best way people go about doing engine swaps, especially since a wrecked 5.0 can be had for dirt cheap. v8 swaps are a dime a dozen, so there is a plethora of information on the web.

Just a quick google search:

http://www.allfordmustangs.com/forums/5-0l-tech/135052-swap-5l-into-foxbody.html

http://foxbodyforum.com/index.php?topic=2818.0

- Jimmy

[Kent535 25]

That is usually the best way people go about doing engine swaps, especially since a wrecked 5.0 can be had for dirt cheap. v8 swaps are a dime a dozen, so there is a plethora of information on the web.

Just a quick google search:

http://www.allfordmu...to-foxbody.html

http://foxbodyforum....hp?topic=2818.0

- Jimmy

Thank you !

Thats what i was looking for basically

[Tirefryr 1,742]

You're going to need everything: Engine, trans, wiring, computer, all drivetrain, suspension, fuel system, etc. . .

Seriously, visit the Corral as it's THE best place for information on Mustangs, and has the best classifieds as well.