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Technical => Engine Swapping => Topic started by: 88BlueBird on October 04, 2006, 09:48:11 PM

Title: Pics of engine swap
Post by: 88BlueBird on October 04, 2006, 09:48:11 PM
I thought I would post some pics of my 3.8L to 5.0L engine swap.  The 5.0L was from a '91 mark VII, but I completely rebuilt it. It's bored over 0.030in, has Speed Pro forged pistons, Federal Mogul Bearings, ARP fasteners and the rotating assembly has been balanced.  I'm anxious to get it running...but I still have a way to go!
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Post by: shame302 on October 04, 2006, 10:06:09 PM
VERY nice and clean looking tbird. im jelous! nice swap as well
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Post by: thunderjet302 on October 04, 2006, 11:00:55 PM
Sweet :cool: . Nice clean engine bay. Someone else likes Ford blue engine paint:grinno:
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Post by: VictourBII on October 04, 2006, 11:09:05 PM
Very Nice, and yes you should paint your HOT engine Ford Blue. Mine was black from the factory.. Hmm Show me the Pics Hooking up the wires... Scream....
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Post by: 88BlueBird on October 05, 2006, 11:36:38 AM
Thanks for all the positive comments everyone. You're right Thunderjet302...I thought the dark Ford blue looks awesome on the engine block. The engine bay was pretty nasty actually, I had to clean and repaint it to make it look like it does now. It's amazing how little Ford actually painted in there! I will be posting more pics of the project soon.
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Post by: VictourBII on October 05, 2006, 10:10:56 PM
Ford says that paint seals in the Heat from the block. surely, not Much...
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Post by: thunderjet302 on October 07, 2006, 04:31:37 PM
That's bs. Ford was just cheap and didn't want to paint it.
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Post by: 5.0willgo on October 07, 2006, 05:21:06 PM
ooooOOooo Purdy. Almost makes you not want to drive and dirty it up doesn't it?
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Post by: VictourBII on October 07, 2006, 11:50:54 PM
T-Bird Did you insert Engine and Transmission at the same time with that lift.. I really want to...But didn't know the weight problems...
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Post by: CougarCoupe88 on October 08, 2006, 09:53:05 PM
what did you paint your brackets with ? they look so clean and nice in that bay everything just looks like new money
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Post by: shame302 on October 08, 2006, 10:47:46 PM
gawd thats my favorite color for these cars. my second one was that color and as decent at the time. thats the one car i regret selling.
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Post by: 88BlueBird on October 10, 2006, 01:06:06 AM
I installed the engine with the trans attached...I have a 1000lb lift so it wasn't a problem. Also, I installed a Transgo Reprogramming kit and a "B" overdrive servo in the trans while I had it removed from the car...here's some pics.
OH...and the engine brackets were powdercoated by a co-worker of mine to have an aluminum look.
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Post by: VictourBII on October 10, 2006, 12:39:04 PM
Thanks 88 BlueBird I feel a lot better keeping the engine and trans as one....Really Nice Job.. a Show winner..
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Post by: KwikFord on October 10, 2006, 02:33:52 PM
Just curious...why "B" servo? why not "A" servo?
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Post by: vinnietbird on October 10, 2006, 10:32:40 PM
Mine has a "B",but I have an "A" sitting on the bench collecting dust.
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Post by: 88BlueBird on October 11, 2006, 12:22:22 PM
Transgo recommended using the B servo with their reprogramming kit rather than the A servo.  The said the A servo is overkill with their kit and can cause harsh engagement into overdrive.  Plus, the Mustang GT, Mark VII, and some F150s all came with the B servo in the AOD
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Post by: KwikFord on October 11, 2006, 06:59:01 PM
Quote from: 88BlueBird;107954
Transgo recommended using the B servo with their reprogramming kit rather than the A servo.  The said the A servo is overkill with their kit and can cause harsh engagement into overdrive. 


Hmmm..I find that strange.
There are thousands or millions hot rodders out there with transgo kit and "A" servo or aftermarket servo.


oh well, whatever floats your boat.:cool:
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Post by: HAVI on November 05, 2006, 10:27:00 AM
any pics of the motor mounts?  maybe a 3.8 and 5.0 side-by-side?
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Post by: TurboCoupe50 on November 05, 2006, 11:57:25 AM
Quote from: 88BlueBird;107954
Transgo recommended using the B servo with their reprogramming kit rather than the A servo.  The said the A servo is overkill with their kit and can cause harsh engagement into overdrive.  Plus, the Mustang GT, Mark VII, and some F150s all came with the B servo in the AOD


B/S I have the Trans Go kit in mine with a "A" servo... No problem...
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