'86 Mustang 3.8L to 5.0L?
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'86 Mustang 3.8L to 5.0L?
A buddy of mine is picking up a 4 eyed freak with a 3.8L V-6 that needs a tranny. He plans to build a low budget bracket racer (for now until he finds a decent fairmont to swap everything over to), and is going to throw a 302 in it, and swap out the rear end for an 8.8". Question is, is the K-frame the same for the v-6 as a 4cyl and a 5.0L? Been getting various different answers from people, but i know there are a few fox body guys/girls on here who know there stuff.
also if any of you have anything laying around, or are trying to get rid of for cheap, let me know...thanks...
also if any of you have anything laying around, or are trying to get rid of for cheap, let me know...thanks...
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i know the 4 cyl k member is the exact same as the 5.0. the sway bar is just alittle smaller. i have never done the 6 cyl swap but im sure that would be the same also. if not and you need one just pm me, i got a bunch of stock ones laying around.
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Re: '86 Mustang 3.8L to 5.0L?
its the same K member, my 83 was originally a V6, and apprently had a 4 banger in it at some point too before I got it. Might need a set of long ear motor mounts or pedestals for you short ears.