speedfreak
Registered User
I have just aquired a low mileage 5.0 motor. The motor has Edelbrock Performer RPM head, E303 cam, 1.7 roller rockers, and a Trick Flow intake (wich I won't use). Anyway, I bought this motor for $700. I am seriously thinking of putting it my 89 SC 5 speed, but I would like to go with a carbed setup. Has anyone here done this before (swapped to carbed V8). I already know what needs to be done with the fuel system, flywheel, starter, exhaust, etc. I'm just kinda curious about things like getting the gauges to work, can I use the PS pump off a mustang, or will the stock radiator keep up with the V8, or any other surprises I might encounter?
I figure that with a decent dual plane intake and a properly sized carb, this motor should make close to 300 rwhp....maybe.
..........by the way, I'm not abandoning the 3.8SC, I still have my 90 that will stay with the 3.8.
I figure that with a decent dual plane intake and a properly sized carb, this motor should make close to 300 rwhp....maybe.
..........by the way, I'm not abandoning the 3.8SC, I still have my 90 that will stay with the 3.8.