87 Lx to a 5.0

How would i Convert a Lx 87 into a 5.0?

Can i just drop the engine or do i need to change everything under it.

Transmission.... Rear end?......

What all do i need?

Motor, transmission, rear end.
Details include:
Wiring harness
gauge cluster
computer
shocks/springs
RIMS

Actually Los, the stock gauge cluster can be retained, just new senders will have to be installed with the 5.0 for the oil and temp gauges.

Lurker_bob, It can be done, but it will involve some skill, time and money.

Here's a list if things that need to be changed right away, just to be able to make the car drive.
-motor
-motor mounts
-fuel lines
-wiring harnesses
-computer

Now here's a list of things that should be changed for the sake of safety and longevity.
-trans
-rearend
-all suspension components
-whole brake system
-driveshaft
-wheels

If you have any more questions, feel free to ask.

-Craig

Hmmm didn't know that. I just figured that it would be better to change em out to a 140 mph cluster.

:D

You could swap if you wanted to, but its not needed. After all 87 and 88 stangs all had 85 mph units. 140 mph units were introduced in 89.