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Engine Tech / Fox Mustang Exhaust on Thunderbird

February 12, 2017, 11:05:44 PM

Hey Rick,
Could i pick your brain on your 5.0 transplant sometime ?

Engine Swapping / 88' Big Block engine swap

February 12, 2017, 10:55:18 PM

Hey everyone,

I've got an 88' Turbo Coupe with a 5 spd that has a worn out motor. I've always wanted to drop in a 5.0 HO, but lately have been thinking about a big block 460 !!! I'm hoping to retain the manual trans configuration. Has anyone tried this swap on have any info ??

I'd appreciate any help I can get. Thanks

Engine Swapping / Turbo Engine Swap

September 07, 2015, 11:33:17 PM

Thanks TurboCoupe. I found dominator's reply. That's one helluva list !! For now, might do a quick freshening of the 4 cyl while I get the paint done, collect parts this winter and attempt the swap next summer.

I've got a 90' Super Coupe that needs head work, think I'll work on that first. I want to take my time and do the 88' right. I'd like for it to be a keeper........Maybe a 5.0 Coyote w/ Ford Racing harness !!!!

I appreciate the help

Engine Swapping / Turbo Engine Swap

September 04, 2015, 10:15:26 PM

Thanks crossboss.
I tried to find info on the sight but guess I need to dig deeper in the older posts. Just hoped to get web sights, potential problems addressed and odd ball parts gathered before I tear into it.
I'll take all the help I can get. Don't want this to turn into on of those "long term" projects !!

Interesting about the "off highway" car. I'd never heard about it but I'll definitely do some research. Thanks

Engine Swapping / Turbo Engine Swap

September 02, 2015, 08:49:26 PM

Hey all. I'm new to sight and was hoping to get some info.

I have an 88' Turbo with a tired engine. Always planned on replacing with a carbureted 302 cid but would rather do a 5.0 FI out of an 89' or newer mustang. I know the engine will bolt in but wasn't sure how much wiring, if any, would match up. I figured on getting a donor mustang for all necessary parts/pieces !!

Also, what parts are needed to bolt the Turbo Coupe 5 spd to the 5.0 ?

I'm guessing one of you gearheads out there have mad this swap so I'd really appreciate any help with some or all the above.

I've always thought Ford should have made that combination available from the factory........but they didn't ask me, sooooo.........

Thanks for any help,

TTFARMS