You will also need V8 front springs, transmission, driveshaft, 8.8 rear, and if you go EFI, ALL of the elecronics and fuel system. If you can't find a wrecked LX or GT for a donor car, just go buy one.
4.6L conversions are becoming pretty popular, but again, you're going to need more than just the motorI have a 1986 Mustang lx with a 3.8 i want to change the engine to a 4.6 or 5.0 how much trouble will this be?Alot for the 4.6 the wiring is very different. Its best to go the 5.0 route its cheaper and u can make more power. Its not too much trouble many shops and many magazines have covered this swap many times.I have a 1986 Mustang lx with a 3.8 i want to change the engine to a 4.6 or 5.0 how much trouble will this be?Very easy to do a 5.0 swap =) just read into it you can get a used 5.0 engine for about $500
%26lt;-------- 1986 Mustang GT Owner
