Hey guys how it going, sorry to use this forum but nobody else any were knows any thing or just doesn't like to answer question's. I have a 1988 lx mustang (2.3 5 spd) and I have a 1992 3.8 super coupe motor ( Have everything to make it run)ie, supercharger, intercooler, computer, wiring harness.......... everything. What I need to know is, will this conversion be possible. Will the motor be able to bolt up to a T5 trannie and will it bolt into a mustang of this year? I know that the 1986 mustangs came from the factory with 3.8, what i was thinking is using the front end out of an 86 and knowing that the 3.8 block will just bolt in or will it work with the 1988 mounts in the car? Has any body ever done this type of conversion and if so do you have any info on it ?
Thanks alot
Ps, A 5.0 isnt an option because those damn insurance agents any were wont insure a 16 year old for a V8 mustang. Supercharged 3.8 is the alternative.
sorry i really don't know anything on your swap... my question how is the insurance company going to know if u put a 5.0 in your stang??? your vin number says that it is a 2.3 4 banger..... they r gonna insure a 4 banger while u parade around in a 5.0... i don't c the problem... as long as u don't tell them u want to do this....
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I know people who have done the super coupe swap with 3.8 and it is a good motor but as for the insurance thing, if you get in a wreck and the ins agent finds a diff engine then they can deny your claim. Drop the 3.8 in you'll be happy. I don't know about the tranny though.
hey dumbass the same thing will happen if they find a 3.8 instead of a 2.3... if your gonna swap somethng ... go all the way u will be much happier in the long run...
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i had the same problem with insurance (10 points in 5 months after getting liciense sucks, but i've been good for almost 2 years now knock on wood) so i have to suggest looking at farmers insurance (www.farmers.com) they are a lot cheaper than anywhere else
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