Ford Repair: Swapping v6 to v8, ac lines, motor mounts
QuestionI have a sn95 body style mustang 98 v6 im swapping the engine with a wrecked 1988gt. The engine is 302. I just want to know what problems will i run into when doing this kind of swap besides the given. I already know about the wiring harness and that the ac lines are diff. Will i be able to use my old fuel lines. And will i have to change my suspension. I understand you know allot about older model stangs. I hope you will be able to answer my question with the info i have given you. If there is anything i left off please fill me in.
Answeri have never worked with new style fox cars, but be sure to check that the engine cradle is going to be compadable. Ask a dealership if the K-member is the same for a v-6 as it is for a v-8. Also keep in mind that your car was inteneded to have a modular v-8, not a 5.0 . As far as the rest of the project, you shouldn't have much trouble. Wiring will be a pain, but everything else should be simple. They sell compleat exhaust kits, you may need a better radiator, maybe the new motor mounts, ect ect. I have never done a late model fox v-6 to v-8 so i sugest that you contact a performance shop. Im more familiar with 79-93, having either four cylinders or 8 cylinders.