Will an 84 'stang engine fit?

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Will an 84 'stang engine fit?

July 05, 2005, 10:59:52 AM

I'm sick of the numerous problems my old tired 3.8 is giving me so I may pick up an 84 'stang engine of the same displacement. My only question is whether or not it's a direct swap.

Re: Will an 84 'stang engine fit?

Reply #1 – July 05, 2005, 12:41:47 PM

Yeah it is. I'm not aware of any differences whatsoever between a 1983-84 Mustang 3.8 and the ones used in our cars.

Re: Will an 84 'stang engine fit?

Reply #2 – July 05, 2005, 01:21:35 PM

yeah I think that they are the same.

Re: Will an 84 'stang engine fit?

Reply #3 – July 10, 2005, 05:52:01 AM

Well, I'll be getting the new engine next week and just need a couple of engine removal/installation pointers. What am I going to need to unplug? So far my list is pretty empty and I'm sure there's a lot more, but what I have so far is:

Throttle body/Intake (tps, idler, fuel lines, EGR, Temp sender, vacuum lines, tv rod)
Hoses/lines (coolant to/from radiator, to/from water pump, heater core, AC lines)
Misc Wires (oil sender, ac wiring, ground wire, starter wires/solenoid, alternator)

Re: Will an 84 'stang engine fit?

Reply #4 – July 17, 2005, 01:20:40 AM

hey bro why keep the 3.8 i mean your alredy need a new engin why not go v8

Re: Will an 84 'stang engine fit?

Reply #5 – July 17, 2005, 09:05:28 AM

The V8 is not a plug and play. There's the wiring and computer to deal with, the exhaust system, etc. It seems like Amooset is looking to get his car back on the road with minimal hassle.

Amooset, check out my cardomain page. I think I have some photos of my 3.8 install. If not I can post some here. You'll have to remove your front bumper and the radiator. Be very careful removing all of the engine wiring since this stuff may be old and brittle. Just take your time and do things slowly.

Hell, if you want I'll give you my phone number and I can go out to the car and chat with you there about it.

Chris

Re: Will an 84 'stang engine fit?

Reply #6 – July 17, 2005, 03:33:51 PM

Well, i've got an old-timer mechanic helping me out, so he should be able to help me out with anything major, but if there are any problems specific to fox 3.8, i could use that phone number :D. I'm assuming you'd send a PM or you'll have everyone interested in engine swapping calling you, lol.

Re: Will an 84 'stang engine fit?

Reply #7 – July 17, 2005, 10:08:20 PM

Hey That's Cool But The Only Thing I Did Was Drop It In No Wires No Computer ...just Fuel Air And Spark..well I Did Do A Little Bit .remove Feul Pump From Tank Install In Line Pump And Change The Oil Pan ..but Any Way Good Luck With It Hope You Get Back On The Road Soon