95 Mustang

[mitchdakid]

Okay my aunt blew the engine in her 95 mustang. It was just the V6.. She said she would sell it to my for 500 bucks. My question is, could I just drop a V8 in it. It has an auto tranny that is good. I was also wondering where can I get the engine at if it is possible, and what changes will have to be done. Thanks for any help.

[neatofrito1618]

yea u can drop a v8 in it. i think it has the same engine compartment as the 302.

[TheStang00]

yup but youll have to replace the rear-end too, which you could probably find at a junkyard, and the tranny might need replacing eventually. not sure about those autos tho so idk.

[mitchdakid]

Originally Posted by TheStang00

yup but youll have to replace the rear-end too, which you could probably find at a junkyard, and the tranny might need replacing eventually. not sure about those autos tho so idk.

why would you have to reaplce a rear end, and where is the best place to find an engine.

[neatofrito1618]

cuz the differential wouldent be able to handle the extra power

[TheStang00]

the v6 model has a 7.5 inch rear-end, the v8 model has a 8.8. the v8 will destroy a 7.5. you could probably find a 302 in an old explorer...

[BlackGT2000]

Also the V6 had an open differential, one wheel peel=not cool haha.

[SVTcobra306]

one-legger or not, the 7.5 will eventually shoot a tooth out of the back cover. The 8.8 is a JY item. Any GT Mustang 95 or newer will pretty much have what you need.

If you don't have strict emissions where you are at I'd recommend going with a JY explorer motor, change valvesprings and cam, at put an Edelbrock Performer RPM or Air Gap manifold and a 650 cfm carb on it....Save yourself about a week's worth of wiring, and you can use foxbody headers (read: Hooker Super comps...)

[kmathew]

Originally Posted by mitchdakid

Okay my aunt blew the engine in her 95 mustang. It was just the V6.. She said she would sell it to my for 500 bucks. My question is, could I just drop a V8 in it. It has an auto tranny that is good. I was also wondering where can I get the engine at if it is possible, and what changes will have to be done. Thanks for any help.

Yes, Yes,,, Yes, but you might want to consider the increased weight that you are adding to the front end. Might need to replace shocks and fromt springs

This is a question. Will the v6 kmember match up to the V8 motor mounts?


Kent Mathew
Dallas, TX

[SVTcobra306]

Don't worry 'bout the springs. '94-95 Cobras use V-6 springs, ends up bein' like a 3/4 inch drop.