Originally Posted by
95coBraSVT
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.
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.
Hurst