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Quote: Originally Posted by Micahdogg Thanks. I'm not so interested in the Coug/Fox, but I assume the Mustang and T-Bird Fox also have the same motor mounts. Does this also mean that the 2.3T uses the same mounts? (say a 3.8SC would mount straight up in a TC) I don't think the M5R2 would be a bad swap. Especially for someone like me who would have the seat way back (far from the shifter). A ...

Quote: I've had dreams about a black notch with a totally factory looking 3.8L SC (in all it's stock glory) sitting under the hood. I just think that would be soooo cool. And with a pulley, slicks and the right gearing should go 13's easy enough. Quote: Originally Posted by Micahdogg Thanks. I'm not so interested in the Coug/Fox, but I assume the Mustang and T-Bird Fox also have the same ...

I don't think a cowl hood is necessary. That's all I've got. Micah

Wow! I've really let my own thread slide away from me! Now for the motor mounts. Fox Cougars and Thunderbirds from 85.5 and up were all designed to use the same fluid filled mounts that the mn12's eventually got. Now for motor mounts in a fox3 stang platform... you could probably use the mounts out of a 3.8 94 or 95 stang as the k member didn't get changed until 96 with the introduction of the ...

You are probably not going to want to hear this but, I would go with the wiring out of a 96-98 mustang. That way its EEC V and has the faster/smarter computer. It will be better in the long run AND with the exception of using the mustang IAB and lengthening one side of the harness, its a direct bolt in (so I have heard). Chris

Quote: Originally Posted by seawalkersee You are probably not going to want to hear this but, I would go with the wiring out of a 96-98 mustang. That way its EEC V and has the faster/smarter computer. It will be better in the long run AND with the exception of using the mustang IAB and lengthening one side of the harness, its a direct bolt in (so I have heard). Chris I had actually ...

Do you think using a 89+ 5.0L harness would be even easier. Just thinking with that you get MAF instead of Speed density at least. Micah

Quote: Originally Posted by CougarSE Ok guys, I've been thinking about the swap into my car for a while now. Since my car is a Fox body, I have alot of options available to me for exhaust. 1. Headers - I will start off using the stock headers for a 3.8 mustang as they are supposed to support up to 300hp, they are a very nice looking design much better than the stock 5.0 mustang headers. And ...

Quote: Originally Posted by Micahdogg Thanks. I'm not so interested in the Coug/Fox, but I assume the Mustang and T-Bird Fox also have the same motor mounts. Does this also mean that the 2.3T uses the same mounts? (say a 3.8SC would mount straight up in a TC) I don't think the M5R2 would be a bad swap. Especially for someone like me who would have the seat way back (far from the shifter). A ...

Quote: Originally Posted by lilredstang I THINK THE ISSUE IS THAT THE M5R2 IS LONGER THAN THE T5. THE FOXES ALL USED CABLE CLUTCHES. SO THE T5 GOES IN LIKE A HOT KNIFE IN BUTTER. I JUST DID IT MONDAY.. I HAVE PIX TOO IF INTERESTED. THE 94-2004 MUSTANG 3.8l T5 HAD A STOCK 11" FLYWHEEL IF I RECALL CORRECTLY Sounds like a neat project. It would be more enjoyable to read about if you didn't have ...