5.0 swap into a 2.3 turbo coupe September 02, 2006, 02:15:04 PM i plan on buying an 88 2.3 turbocoupe for 400 dollars, i have heard that you have to switch out a crossmember or something i plan on dropping in my 5.0, if i do that will the motor drop right in.thanks Quote Selected
5.0 swap into a 2.3 turbo coupe Reply #1 – September 02, 2006, 02:30:38 PM cant be done... seriously, nice little project. search around at least a little. the conversion has been covered alot around here.... Quote Selected
5.0 swap into a 2.3 turbo coupe Reply #2 – September 02, 2006, 04:10:27 PM Get a 5.0 bird instead of ruining an increasingly rare bird. Quote Selected
5.0 swap into a 2.3 turbo coupe Reply #3 – September 04, 2006, 08:09:19 AM Quote from: bhazardGet a 5.0 bird instead of ruining an increasingly rare bird.Bull $hit... You get a deal go for it, '87 & '88 models are common...But unless you are fairly experienced better forget it, this ain't a swap for the first timer...See here: http://www.foxtbirdcougarforums.com/showthread.php?t=1218 Quote Selected
5.0 swap into a 2.3 turbo coupe Reply #4 – September 04, 2006, 10:14:36 AM Well they arent common around here, mine is the only one I ever see on the road. Even though my car isnt nearly the best example, people look and go wow what is that. Quote Selected
5.0 swap into a 2.3 turbo coupe Reply #5 – September 04, 2006, 04:51:10 PM Regardless. Heres the deal. Is the motor to begin with? I'd say, if it runs good, keep the 2.3 and put your money there. After going through all the trouble of getting all the swap parts you need, it would be better just to stick that money into the 2.3. you will have a faster car and a conversation piece to boot. If the motor is however, Id say go for it. And TC50 is correct: It isnt just swapping out a crossmember. And it is definitely NOT for a first timer. Quote Selected
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