How complicated is this swap? Will the AOD work with the new engine? Will the TV rod work? Any other complicated items that will need addressed. My 3.8 is blown, and I'm back and forth on keeping the car or not. I just came across this 5.0 and thought it may be an option, after all the 5.0 is what I really want, and hate to get rid of the car.
Am I better off looking for a carb. version 5.0 from maybe an 83? I plan to run the new engine carburated.
no, stay fuelie. it is a fairly easy swap.
I did this on my '88 3.8L Bird
check out my cardomain:
http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2464895/1988-ford-thunderbird
there is lots of info around for the swap. read up on it at coolcats.net