ford V8's for mazda miata swap.
11-01-2005, 07:37 AM
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ford V8's for mazda miata swap.
Are the ford EFI V8's 5.o and 4.6L V8's the same? I mean are the engine mount points and etc the same. I know one is a 302 and the other a 289 or 281, just curious because Im trying to use a 4.6L out of a thunderbird LX in my miata V8 swap. thanks
11-02-2005, 11:04 AM
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Re: ford V8's for mazda miata swap.
Originally Posted by chiman72
I know, but with a conversion kit it drops right into a miata. Are the V8's from a thunderbird and a mustang the same?
11-03-2005, 12:05 PM
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Re: ford V8's for mazda miata swap.
The early 90s T-bird 5.0 motors are the same internally as the Mustang ones. I have both a 4.6 and a 5.0. The 5.0 is smaller by a good bit. But with the 4.6, the only one with a chance to fit would be the SOHC one. The DOHC is much wider yet. True monster miatas are 5.0s. IF a 4.6 would fit, the late model explorer motor would be cool. It is all aluminum and shares the good heads and cams with the 99-04 mustangs. You can get these motors new for like 1500 bucks.
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