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Old 09-18-2013, 04:08 PM
5.9cummins 5.9cummins is offline
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Default 2.3-5.0 swap questions/help

ok so straight to the point. i have a 97 that im wanting to do a 5.0 swap. was gonna do a build on a 2.3 and turbo it but sounds and looks way more expensive than plan. so that idea it gone completely. that said when doing a 5.0 swap.

1. can i use the same 5spd transmision? or do i need something different?

2. motor mounts i assume are gonna be different, is there a site i can get mdified mounts to fit? or am i going to have to make and weld into place new ones?

3. would radiator need to be swapped out?

4. would rear dif need to be swapped out?

basically i need to know what all is needed to do this. if anyone else has done this before( and im sure there has been someone somewhere) if they could show me/tell me what they did or post a link or whatever itd be much appreciated.

thanks,
zach
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Old 09-19-2013, 05:45 PM
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Default Re: 2.3-5.0 swap questions/help

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ok so straight to the point. i have a 97 that im wanting to do a 5.0 swap. was gonna do a build on a 2.3 and turbo it but sounds and looks way more expensive than plan. so that idea it gone completely. that said when doing a 5.0 swap.

1. can i use the same 5spd transmision? or do i need something different?

2. motor mounts i assume are gonna be different, is there a site i can get mdified mounts to fit? or am i going to have to make and weld into place new ones?

3. would radiator need to be swapped out?

4. would rear dif need to be swapped out?

basically i need to know what all is needed to do this. if anyone else has done this before( and im sure there has been someone somewhere) if they could show me/tell me what they did or post a link or whatever itd be much appreciated.

thanks,
zach
need v8 trans.

mounts use aa plates, 5.0 mustang vert mounts flipped side to side and drill/slot cross member, or build adapter plates and use v6 mounts.

radiator, yes.

rear end depends on what's there. 8.8" is adequate. 7.5" will hold (manuals are harder on the rear end), but can swap to 8.8" is you blow it out. gearing you have now is something to consider, but depends on your goals.

pretty standard stuff - tons of info out there on getting your swap going, just have to search for it. not a lot of guides on this forum tho.
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Old 09-29-2013, 12:03 PM
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Default Re: 2.3-5.0 swap questions/help

Thank you for posting this! I've been looking around to see if anyone has done this. I also have the 97 with 2.3 5-speed. Been trying to go 5.0 and had a lot of questions. Basically took the words right out of my mouth! Honestly, I'm considering taking both the automatic transmission and the engine and throwing them both in there. As nice as stick is, around town it can be a pain in my side.
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Old 10-27-2013, 05:59 PM
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Default Re: 2.3-5.0 swap questions/help

What does everyone or anyone recommend to use for a manual transmission? I was thinking of just getting a explorer w/ 5.0 and swapping.

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Was doing some reading and some people said use a t5 t45 but I'm also looking at possibly throwing in a Dana 30 in the front, so I'd also would like to know what a recommended manual transfer case. I've also been considering supercharging the 5.0 so something that could hold up to the power.
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