I'm planning on swapping an engine out of a 1982 F150 (302) and putting it in a 1995 Ford Mustang. now my question is what all will I need for this conversion? as far as a new computer, rear end, engine mounts etc. p.s. The Mustang has an existing 3.
8L V6 with manual tranny.thanks, Xaphan
I am sorry this doesnt answer your question but felt you should think about this. I wouldnt be surprised if the present 1995 6 cylinder has more horsepower and torque then the 1982 8 cylinder 302. I also bet you can find an Eaton supercharger that they put on the 3.8L (such as T-Bird S/C) for much less money then swapping out engines. Plus you will get better gas, cheaper insurance, lighter car weight, drive it sooner then replace the rear or other things at your leisure, and very unique in comparison.
What comes to mind if you were set on swapping to the 302 aside of what you mentioned would be the oil pan, serpentine belt, and headers. With this swap would you go fuel injected or make life easier and go carb? What tranny are you planning on using? 8.8 rear no matter what combo.
I agree... sounds like a very expensive swap and for what? I can't find the exact specs on the 1982 F-150 302 but based on other 302's (5.0L) in 1982 you're looking at about 150 HP... The 1995 V6 is rated at 145HP... the 302 will have more torque (probably a lot more torque).
Why would you swap a V6 with more or less modern engine management system for a smog-gear crippled, carburated, 1982 small block V8? That V6 has to have a higher net power output than an '82 302.
Far more effective to just use what is available to increase the power of the 3.8 V6
Then there are the various legalities of puting an '82 engine in a '95 car if you live anywhere with emissions testing.
This comes up pretty often. There are so many changes to make besides under the hood. It's a lot of work, a lot of expense, and no return. No buyer with half a brain would consider your car 5 years from now. Your plan is to exchange a mediocre engine for a bad one. The early 80's Ford engines are real dogs. Ford hadn't yet figured out how to make an engine run and still meet smog requirements. To make decent power you'd also have to change heads, cam, intake, and carb. Like was said before, you're much better working the V6 for more power.
The bottom line, it's not a good idea.
Well as far as the 3.8 is concerned its pretty much shot- I only paid a total of fifty dollars for the car. As of today I was offered a really good price on a 5.0 out of a 1990 lincoln. would I have a better luck with this or should I just rebuild the 3.8?
Now that's an entirely different story. The problem with a 1990 5.0 is that I believe the intake runners are too tall to clear the SN95 hood. Other than that I don't believe there are any negatives to using that engine.
This is a much more doable situation... However it is still a 6 to 8 conversion with all the pains that go with it.
Depends on what Lincoln also. Aside of the Mark VII LSC again its not worth it. I believe the base 5.0 was about 175hp vs Mustang/ LSC 225hp. I bet you can find a really nice 3.8 and Eaton S/C that came on the T-Birds for dirt cheap. They were rated quite nicely at 230hp and over 330tq if I remember correctly, not to shabby at all. Plus you are very unique and will perhaps be a trend setter answering questions for many others that want to do the same. :)
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