5.O mustang motor in a jeep?

88JeepLimited · 06-11-2006, 05:17 PM

well i have an 88 jeep limited with a straight six in it. what i was wondering was is there any possible way a 5.0 302 out of an 89 mustang fit in it. the jeep has over 300,000 miles on it and is about to give out soon, i think is would be sweet to have that motor in it. would it work? what would all have to be replaced thanks...

XJ4oh · 06-11-2006, 05:26 PM

People have done a 350 swap in XJ's before, so a 302 would definatly fit.

But, Im very sure that you also have to swap the transmission, which also means getting adaptors for the transfer case if its 4wd, and probaly a new correct length driveshaft as well. I could be wrong, someone may sell adaptors but Im not sure.

xj#2 · 06-11-2006, 08:42 PM

if you wanna run a ford engine get for tcase and tranny....easy enough.
if its electronic the get the electronics with it

mpd8488 · 06-11-2006, 08:53 PM

Check out https://eshop.advanceadapters.com/

They may have the stuff you need to keep your current t-case and maybe even tranny

**Bgeddes** · 06-11-2006, 10:23 PM

Quote:

They may have the stuff you need to keep your current t-case and maybe even tranny

If the entire setup has 300K miles on it, the V-8 won't be the best thing for them. However, mounting replacements along with the new engine might be easier than an enitre new drivetrain.

David K. · 06-12-2006, 10:10 AM

I think that you could get a 5-600$$ engine from a junk yard, if it is the same age meaning pre HO you should be able to get it in and running in no time. CHEAP too!!. with a new fuel pump you might even get a pre 96 engine.

I think you will need
Radiator
drive shafts
motor mounts
tranny
tcase adaptor
Computer b/c it is prolly tbi

Fuel pump should work if same psi is required. Hope that you can have a hydrolic shop mate your new power steering pump to your steering box.

A stroker would even work better if you want the power. don't forget emmisions

Buntaluffigus · 06-12-2006, 01:35 PM

What about all of that smog junk?

Edit: I assume that it's a daily driver.

06-11-2006, 08:42 PM	#3
xj#2 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 99 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	not too hard if you wanna run a ford engine get for tcase and tranny....easy enough. if its electronic the get the electronics with it __________________ 88 mj 4.0 5 speed 4x2 87 wagoneer 4.0 aw4 4x4 95 cherokee classic for parts 4x2

06-11-2006, 08:53 PM	#4
mpd8488 Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Williamsburg, Va Posts: 164 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	Check out https://eshop.advanceadapters.com/ They may have the stuff you need to keep your current t-case and maybe even tranny __________________ 1997 XJ Sport 4 door 4.0, AX15, NP231 Stock- no $

06-12-2006, 10:10 AM	#6
David K. Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: MA Posts: 324 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	I think that you could get a 5-600$$ engine from a junk yard, if it is the same age meaning pre HO you should be able to get it in and running in no time. CHEAP too!!. with a new fuel pump you might even get a pre 96 engine. I think you will need Radiator drive shafts motor mounts tranny tcase adaptor Computer b/c it is prolly tbi Fuel pump should work if same psi is required. Hope that you can have a hydrolic shop mate your new power steering pump to your steering box. A stroker would even work better if you want the power. don't forget emmisions

06-12-2006, 01:35 PM	#7
Buntaluffigus Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Santa Cruz, California Posts: 280 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	What about all of that smog junk? Edit: I assume that it's a daily driver.