A swap question...or three...or more.
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A swap question...or three...or more.
Ok guys,
Some of you already know that I broke my wife's 94 V-6 by running it hot....either cracked the block, or blew a gasket. Either way, I'm replacing the motor.
My question is what all do I need to swap in a 302 of the same year?
New computer?
Different trans? (currently has an automatic. 5 sp is not an option)
Is it NECISSARY to change the front springs?
A lil help is much appreciated.
I KNOW I'll need exhaust, but thats cheap in the long run.
Some of you already know that I broke my wife's 94 V-6 by running it hot....either cracked the block, or blew a gasket. Either way, I'm replacing the motor.
My question is what all do I need to swap in a 302 of the same year?
New computer?
Different trans? (currently has an automatic. 5 sp is not an option)
Is it NECISSARY to change the front springs?
A lil help is much appreciated.
I KNOW I'll need exhaust, but thats cheap in the long run.
Ok guys,
Some of you already know that I broke my wife's 94 V-6 by running it hot....either cracked the block, or blew a gasket. Either way, I'm replacing the motor.
My question is what all do I need to swap in a 302 of the same year?
New computer?
Different trans? (currently has an automatic. 5 sp is not an option)
Is it NECISSARY to change the front springs?
A lil help is much appreciated.
I KNOW I'll need exhaust, but thats cheap in the long run.
Some of you already know that I broke my wife's 94 V-6 by running it hot....either cracked the block, or blew a gasket. Either way, I'm replacing the motor.
My question is what all do I need to swap in a 302 of the same year?
New computer?
Different trans? (currently has an automatic. 5 sp is not an option)
Is it NECISSARY to change the front springs?
A lil help is much appreciated.
I KNOW I'll need exhaust, but thats cheap in the long run.
You'll need the following and depending on the engine source will depend on other factors as well.
5.0 K-member,
AOD for fox based motor or AODE for 94 - 95 or Explorer motor.
If the engine is sourced from a fox then you'll need the EEC4 engine harness and adapter. If from an Explorer and using an AODE will need a matching computer for the Automatic. The V6 computer will not work.
Do not HAVE to change out the springs. At most may feel a little softer in the front with the V8 and stock springs.
May need a different tranny cross member,.. I am not 100% on this type of swap. I know what it takes to put in a 4.6. So doing a 5.0 probably isnt much different.
If the car was an automatic then the stock shifter can be reused. Depending on which tranny you use,.. will need a matching drive shaft.
Complete exhaust of course.
Your biggest head ache will be getting the wiring for the engine sensors worked out. May end up getting a V8 gauge cluster to get it working right.
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Thanks Hurst!
Anyone else? I'm looking at a 302 out of a 94 mustang....Don't know if they have the computer still though....About how much is a K-member for a V-8 car?
The car I have is an automatic.
Anyone else? I'm looking at a 302 out of a 94 mustang....Don't know if they have the computer still though....About how much is a K-member for a V-8 car?
The car I have is an automatic.
Shouldnt be more then $50 for a stock k-member. I personally wouldnt pay more then $75.
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Swapped my vert from v-6 to 5.0. K-member the same.
As far as a motor the one gnracer2 has, is a deal. I bought the complete k-member and rear from that car. Its as complete as your gonna get. He knows the history on the car, it was a friends car that was totalled and bought back from insurance company then parted. Women drivers
As far as a motor the one gnracer2 has, is a deal. I bought the complete k-member and rear from that car. Its as complete as your gonna get. He knows the history on the car, it was a friends car that was totalled and bought back from insurance company then parted. Women drivers
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Thanks guys!
So, the K-member is NOT needed for replacement....So I just need the following:
v-8 motor with mounts
AODE for V-8 ??? or are they the same as the ones in a V-6?
computer for a V-8
V-8 exhaust
driveshaft if trans needs changed
Am I missing anything?
Wiring harness under the hood?
So, the K-member is NOT needed for replacement....So I just need the following:
v-8 motor with mounts
AODE for V-8 ??? or are they the same as the ones in a V-6?
computer for a V-8
V-8 exhaust
driveshaft if trans needs changed
Am I missing anything?
Wiring harness under the hood?