F150 engine on a 4banger...

centralford · 05-22-2007, 08:16 PM

Ive got an 86 Mustang LX with a 4 cyl on it, and i have an engine from a Ford F150 Lightning. Do you guys think it might fit???

blue95lx · 05-24-2007, 09:45 PM

what year lightning...and as for the question if it fits...if you have deep pockets anything will fit.

Bertha87 · 06-05-2007, 08:00 AM

blue95lx just hit the spot. I`ve seen people put a 5.0 in a focus .

Stymees'mont · 01-05-2008, 09:24 PM

sure it will fit...... I know guys who put 351c , 429, 4.6, and me a 351w in the fox chassis. I seen guys put a v10 in one as well. I have an '83 Fairmont Futura

mark v · 01-06-2008, 08:52 AM

Yes it should fit, however you will need a new Transmission. The 4cyl 5-speed is a lot weaker than the V8 5-speed so make sure if you use a 5-speed you get the correct one.

King Justice · 04-03-2008, 06:57 AM

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Originally Posted by mark v

Yes it should fit, however you will need a new Transmission. The 4cyl 5-speed is a lot weaker than the V8 5-speed so make sure if you use a 5-speed you get the correct one.

Ditto or your tranny is going to blow up.

Once you swap it post some pictures alright?

88convert351m · 04-13-2008, 05:19 PM

yes it will fit i am putting a 1979 351m big block from a 79 f-350 in a 88 convertable. You will need to put new mounts in a lower place on the frame so the bigger motor will sit down in there right or put a decent size cowl hood so that you can close the hood on the bigger motor. You may also have to move your trans mounts and get a shorter drive shaft.

stangtattoo · 05-28-2008, 12:03 PM

Last I heard the older Lightning was based on a fox chassis and had the rear sump pan already installed? As far as clearance goes buy drop mounts or buy a cowl hood ,I would try my best to keep the factory appearance alot more fun that way.