1988 2.3L Turbocoupe

I would like to convert my 2.3L turbo engine to a 5.0L from a 1989 LX mustang. The Mustang has and automatic transmission, but will be using a 5 speed when converted.
Any advise will help or is there is web site I can go to for information.

pfseas

You'll have to change the following....

-Motor mounts (they can be hard to find for the T-Bird/Cougar 5.0)
-fuel lines
-computer
-wiring harness
-exhaust

I've seen the harness and computer on E-Bay.I have a 5 speed Speed Density Mustang GT computer if you start gathering parts.It's a very worth while swap.I just installed a Mustang GT 5.0 in my Thunderbird a couple of months ago.I added an Explorer intake a month after that.It's very similiar to the GT40 intake.If there's anything I can do to help you out,let me know.

Read through this thread, it has 99% of what you will need to do....

http://www.foxtbirdcougarforums.com/...ead.php?t=1218
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Thanks Vinniebird and Turbocoupe50(great write-up), I'll get started and be back at ya when problems arise

pfseas

I learned the hard way.I had a 3.8 to begin with.Turbocoupe 50 and others were a great help and very patient with my questions.........at least as far as I know .LOL.Now,hopefully I can help others in there time of need now.Old school learning,it's great.We're here if you need anything.E-Mail me if you want any time.Oh,good luck.

Originally Posted by vinnietbird

I learned the hard way.I had a 3.8 to begin with.Turbocoupe 50 and others were a great help and very patient with my questions.........at least as far as I know .LOL.Now,hopefully I can help others in there time of need now.Old school learning,it's great.We're here if you need anything.E-Mail me if you want any time.Oh,good luck.

hey there vinnietbird....do you know where i can get my hands on a picture of a computer pin diagram for an 88 tbird...2.3L turbo....

If you change things out I'm looking for a 2.3 turbo, automatic trans and computer. Thanks

Originally Posted by pfseas

I would like to convert my 2.3L turbo engine to a 5.0L from a 1989 LX mustang. The Mustang has and automatic transmission, but will be using a 5 speed when converted.
Any advise will help or is there is web site I can go to for information.

pfseas

looking for 2.3 turbo engine , trans, computer.. thanks