TC to Mustang swap ?'s

[92coupe]

I have a 87 TC 5 speed and a 92 Mustang orginal 2.3 5 speed. Looking to do the swap relatively soon. I've been reading and researching for a week or so now about this. Thanks to Stinger it looks like I've got the wiring info and a few basics. However I havent found to much about some other issuses. So here goes:

1 I'd like to use the mustang trans. I know the TC and stang trans are practically identical. Is this a bolt up and go affair? I can use all the TC clutch and flywheel parts with the mustang bell and cable set up right?

2 When I bought the mustang the motor and trans were moved back an inch. While I'm not crazy about this I'd like to keep it the same if it wouldn't cause any clearance issuses or other pain in the ass problems. If I need to put everything back to the stock location, can I use the TC k member? How about the TC control arms? I've read the TC driveshaft is too long, and the one in my mustang had been shortened, however I have another stock lenght so thats covered.

3 Eventually, after the swap is done and the car is driveable, I'd like to put a FMIC on it. (Probably Stinger's as it seems to be the best bolt in unit.) Until then I understand I should be able to run 10 lbs boost on 93 with out a problem. Could I install a fan over the TC intercooler, run it full time, and get away with 15lbs on 93?

Sorry about the lenght, and I'm sure I'll have more questions later. Thanks in advance.

[oneowner88lx]

You can use the larger TC flywheel and clutch with the Mustang bell housing, clutch fork, starter, and cable set up. That is what I did. The TC and Mustang transmissions are interchangeable so you can use your Mustang trans no problem.

[93stangnow23t]

Yea same here on the tranny issue the only difference is you won't have the two bottom bolts on the tranny at least I don't and I have had no problems.

The inch back thing I don't know about it sounds like you may have issues with the turbo feed line or the cooling hoses that run behind the motor or they may be touching but since I didn't have this I don't know. The stock down pipe you may also have probs with.

The I had a top mount when I did the swap back in December and I was pushing 19psi no problems but I wouldn't put it as high as me the only reason I did it was because I put in a HY35 and used the stock waste gate and couldn't turn it down. But 15psi for you should be no prob I didn't have a hood scoop either but I didn't push it hard if I drove far cause the heat soak.

[Stinger]

The 1" back I assume is from an aftermarket k-member? It shouldn't cause any issues.

No one can say how much boost you can get away with on your particular engine. Odds are you can get away with 15psi on pump gas but you'll only know after you have it running.

[oneowner88lx]

Watch your coolant temps and when its warm under there don't push it hard with a top mount.

[92coupe]

Feb 25, 2010 22:47:56 GMT -5 93stangnow23t said:

Yea same here on the tranny issue the only difference is you won't have the two bottom bolts on the tranny at least I don't and I have had no problems.
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What 2 bolts?

Stinger, the k member is the stock one. The previous owner modified it using instructions he claims he found in some magazine years ago. I understand there is no sure answer on the boost question. More or less I was concerned with intake air temps getting to high without the TC hood ducting. Thus my idea for a fan over the intercooler. I suppose I'll find out once it's running.

Looks like I'll try to use the existing k member. If it works, great. If not, is the TC k member identical to a Mustang's?

Thanks again.

[Stinger]

I think the k-members are the same.

[93stangnow23t]

When I did the swap the bottom two bolts on my stock N/A 2.3 bellhousing didn't line up with the two bottom bolts on the 2.3t block.