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Will the new 5.0 fit into a 87' Bird?

Reply #15
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Will the new 5.0 fit into a 87' Bird?

Reply #16
I have added to my prayer list a bounty of ponys to arrive in the bone  yards across the nation!

lol,, now,  How hard would a 2011 pony to vintage 5.0 EFI swap be?

then I could go rent a 2011 pony,  swap out the motor and call it good..........like they did to all the hertz mustangs long ago.

then there is the whole idea of getting caught which would really suck,, hope the judge understands.

Will the new 5.0 fit into a 87' Bird?

Reply #17
i'm just amazed at the availability of off the shelf parts to assist in the conversion.
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Will the new 5.0 fit into a 87' Bird?

Reply #18
There are plenty of fox cars running around with the new 5.0. I will be doing one myself in my 88 vert.
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Will the new 5.0 fit into a 87' Bird?

Reply #19
We are doing a COYOTE swap in an early mustang at the shop right now. Basically an engine swap is an easy thing to do. All it takes is money lots of it and time. That is the bottom line on engine swaps. Basically once the shock towers are removed and a new front end installed their is room. But their is a lot of fabrication on any swap of this magnitude.
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Will the new 5.0 fit into a 87' Bird?

Reply #20
On a bird, you wouldn't need to remove the strut towers, But then again, they are wider than a early stang.


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Will the new 5.0 fit into a 87' Bird?

Reply #21
yeah need a k member and she drops right in, have to convert to hydroboost. I am guessing it will cost me 10 grand to do it right when I do it. That is why I havent started it yet,lol
2015 Ram 3500 MegaCab Diesel

1986 Thunderbird Elan 302 Crate, x303 heads, e cam, 24lb injectors, gt40 intake, WC T-5, TC rear w/ 3.55 gears, CHP control arms,cobra r wheels.

Will the new 5.0 fit into a 87' Bird?

Reply #22
Install into a Fox Mustang HERE.
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Will the new 5.0 fit into a 87' Bird?

Reply #23
Quote from: Chuck W;368008
Install into a Fox Mustang HERE.


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Wow he did that swap FAST
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Will the new 5.0 fit into a 87' Bird?

Reply #24
Pretty sweet swap. When you have everything ready to go including the bankroll to pull it off i imagine it's easy. Ugly ass car though.
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