[Blwn89Bird]

I have an 89 sc and I bent my connecting rods so i decided to go to a 5.0 because I have one available. What all do I need for this little project? (tranny, computer, wiring harness, etc.?)

 

[Hobohuey]

uh, why would you wanna down grade to the 5.0? the sc makes more power, torque, and better gas milage. And yes, you would need all of that stuff.

 

[big mike]

the sc makes more power, torque, and better gas milage.

and the 5.0 is more reliable, has cheaper and more abundant aftermarket, and is easier to work on (or so i am told). imo, 5.0 > sc.

what year 5.0 do you have and what is it out of?

 

[Blwn89Bird]

its out of a 93 H.O mustang GT. I know it goes against the rules of the thunderbird but I've worked on the sc engine... and its horrible. When a ford dealership quotes plugs and wires for 4.5 hours... thats when you know you have a problem.

 

[Blwn89Bird]

its also a manual and I dont know if I can find a 5.0 manual ecu... any suggestions?