Pics of engine swap October 04, 2006, 09:48:11 PM I thought I would post some pics of my 3.8L to 5.0L engine swap. The 5.0L was from a '91 mark VII, but I completely rebuilt it. It's bored over 0.030in, has Speed Pro forged pistons, Federal Mogul Bearings, ARP fasteners and the rotating assembly has been balanced. I'm anxious to get it running...but I still have a way to go! Quote Selected
Pics of engine swap Reply #1 – October 04, 2006, 10:06:09 PM VERY nice and clean looking tbird. im jelous! nice swap as well Quote Selected
Pics of engine swap Reply #2 – October 04, 2006, 11:00:55 PM Sweet . Nice clean engine bay. Someone else likes Ford blue engine paint:grinno: Quote Selected
Pics of engine swap Reply #3 – October 04, 2006, 11:09:05 PM Very Nice, and yes you should paint your HOT engine Ford Blue. Mine was black from the factory.. Hmm Show me the Pics Hooking up the wires... Scream.... Quote Selected
Pics of engine swap Reply #4 – October 05, 2006, 11:36:38 AM Thanks for all the positive comments everyone. You're right Thunderjet302...I thought the dark Ford blue looks awesome on the engine block. The engine bay was pretty nasty actually, I had to clean and repaint it to make it look like it does now. It's amazing how little Ford actually painted in there! I will be posting more pics of the project soon. Quote Selected
Pics of engine swap Reply #5 – October 05, 2006, 10:10:56 PM Ford says that paint seals in the Heat from the block. surely, not Much... Quote Selected
Pics of engine swap Reply #6 – October 07, 2006, 04:31:37 PM That's bs. Ford was just cheap and didn't want to paint it. Quote Selected
Pics of engine swap Reply #7 – October 07, 2006, 05:21:06 PM ooooOOooo Purdy. Almost makes you not want to drive and dirty it up doesn't it? Quote Selected
Pics of engine swap Reply #8 – October 07, 2006, 11:50:54 PM T-Bird Did you insert Engine and Transmission at the same time with that lift.. I really want to...But didn't know the weight problems... Quote Selected
Pics of engine swap Reply #9 – October 08, 2006, 09:53:05 PM what did you paint your brackets with ? they look so clean and nice in that bay everything just looks like new money Quote Selected
Pics of engine swap Reply #10 – October 08, 2006, 10:47:46 PM gawd thats my favorite color for these cars. my second one was that color and as decent at the time. thats the one car i regret selling. Quote Selected
Pics of engine swap Reply #11 – October 10, 2006, 01:06:06 AM I installed the engine with the trans attached...I have a 1000lb lift so it wasn't a problem. Also, I installed a Transgo Reprogramming kit and a "B" overdrive servo in the trans while I had it removed from the car...here's some pics.OH...and the engine brackets were powdercoated by a co-worker of mine to have an aluminum look. Quote Selected
Pics of engine swap Reply #12 – October 10, 2006, 12:39:04 PM Thanks 88 BlueBird I feel a lot better keeping the engine and trans as one....Really Nice Job.. a Show winner.. Quote Selected
Pics of engine swap Reply #13 – October 10, 2006, 02:33:52 PM Just curious...why "B" servo? why not "A" servo? Quote Selected
Pics of engine swap Reply #14 – October 10, 2006, 10:32:40 PM Mine has a "B",but I have an "A" sitting on the bench collecting dust. Quote Selected
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