85 5.0 HO to 87 3.8 January 29, 2011, 08:00:59 AM How complicated is this swap? Will the AOD work with the new engine? Will the TV rod work? Any other complicated items that will need addressed. My 3.8 is blown, and I'm back and forth on keeping the car or not. I just came across this 5.0 and thought it may be an option, after all the 5.0 is what I really want, and hate to get rid of the car. Quote Selected
85 5.0 HO to 87 3.8 Reply #1 – January 29, 2011, 08:08:42 AM Am I better off looking for a carb. version 5.0 from maybe an 83? I plan to run the new engine carburated. Quote Selected
85 5.0 HO to 87 3.8 Reply #2 – January 31, 2011, 08:51:28 PM no, stay fuelie. it is a fairly easy swap.I did this on my '88 3.8L Birdcheck out my cardomain:http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2464895/1988-ford-thunderbirdthere is lots of info around for the swap. read up on it at coolcats.net Quote Selected
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