Re: Ford 5.0 swap

["James J." <m1garand@speakeasy.net>]

James,
   The big thing with a Ford engine is the front Sump.  Ususaly the 
front x-member has to be chopped up a bit to make room for the oil-pan.
I have a modular 4.6L in my mustang, and I'm not all that impressed with 
it.  Don't get me wrong, it's a good engine, but there are a few others 
I'd consider first:
Look for a Chevy LS-1 or LS-6.  They are all-aluminum, have a rear-sump 
(sort-of) and put out more HP than the 4.6L
or, look for a Cadillac Northstar, also aluminum, DOHC engine that puts 
the 4.6L to shame in terms of smootheness.
Plenty of old people wreck their Cadillacs on a daily basis, so there is 
no shortage of Northstars.
JJJ


James Nazarian wrote:

> Just out of curiosity.  Could somebody tell me how a Ford swap differs from
> a BOPR.  I know there are a few people that have done both.  I have done a
> 215 and am considering either a Ford 5.0 conversion or a swap on another
> car.  I don't have the means to do it now, but if the right wrecked mustang
> were to appear, you never know.  
> Has anyone ever done one of the modular Ford V8s?
>
> What I have been looking at is a FI 5.0, a T-5, and a mustang rear axle.  I
> know the T-5 details, and I'm sure the rear axle would have to be narrowed.
>
>
> James Nazarian
> 71 MGBGT V8
> 71 MGB Tourer
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