Someone suggested there be a 2.3 to 5.0 swap forum, and whoever it was is a genius ... but it should just be a section called "Engine Swaps" and have forums for 2.3 to 5.0, 2.3 to 2.3T, 347, 351W, etc etc.Foxfan88 said:Sweet.
How hard is it to drop in a 5.0 in my 4 cyl car?
and how much does a running 5.0 go for? ( money wise)
89Stang said:yeah 2.3T is easier........ also more legal in most states. Power levels are similar but the car should be able to handle better due to less weight on the front nose.
Foxfan88 said:where can i find a 2.3t and how much would it be?
so its the same engine excepts its got a turbo?
how much hp and torque do the 2.3t motors have?
AWD is a good option, and FWD works great for economy cars, just not performance.Dr_EluSivE said:you dad is correct. ALL mustangs have RWD. Its the only way to properly drive a car.
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tealtiger93 said:Someone suggested there be a 2.3 to 5.0 swap forum, and whoever it was is a genius ... but it should just be a section called "Engine Swaps" and have forums for 2.3 to 5.0, 2.3 to 2.3T, 347, 351W, etc etc.
Where do you get this from? Did you weigh them yourself? I'm just curious because I've read that the difference was only 40 pounds. I read that from a fairly questionable source, some website I came across. And, 100lbs off the nose would make a really big difference in handling. I'd like to see the front assembly (suspension, K member, motor, transmission) weighed in comparison to the rear axle setup.JadeFalcon said:[Snip] as far as handling goes, a 2.3T motor weighs about 100 lbs less than a 5.0, not much at all really.
JamesBaumann said:Too hard. Go with a 2.3 Turbo.