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3.8SC into a 84 Tbird

Recently i got my bird running. i installed a FMS t-5 HD trans. got the car running, drove for a while, and blame the timing cover seal went and the radiator drained into my crank case. kaboom go's the 5.0.

My friend has a 89SC. he also purchased a rolled 89SC for parts. he has not touched the 89 parts car. :tg: it still runs and it is is also a stick. my question is can the parts that i just purchased for the t-5 swap bolt to the 3.8l. i know they are the same bolt pattern and such. will the fms clutch i got work?

arnt the motor mount the same?
i know the wiring is going to be a PITA.
any other info any one?
1963 Lincoln Continental Cov. 455ci
1984 Thunderbird Elan 232ci 3.8L Super Coupe "in swap stage"
1998 Lincoln Mark VIII 4.6 280CI 4.6DOHC V8
                        :birdsmily:

 

3.8SC into a 84 Tbird

Reply #1
It will physically bolt in to the car but wiring is a major pita. Its been done once, the guys screen name is spazpuppies (sp)
1980 birds X 3, 1982 bird, 1984 XR7, 1988 TC