eZridin Posted July 20, 2009 Share Posted July 20, 2009 Im lookin into swapping in the motor from 89 Grand Marquis with 90,000 on it into my 300zx. Has anybody else done this and if so what troubles did you ruin into and could i get some pics of your mounts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAG58 Posted July 24, 2009 Share Posted July 24, 2009 The Z31 or Z32? If it's the Z32, the engine bay already looks like 10 pounds of crap in a 5 pound bag. That said, someone is in the process of a TT SBC in a Z32 so it can be done. The SBF is a little more compact so it should be a little easier as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jknc90 Posted July 25, 2009 Share Posted July 25, 2009 There's some videos on youtube of a 5.0 swapped Z32. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eZridin Posted July 26, 2009 Author Share Posted July 26, 2009 its a z31 i got it priced by at $1000 including engine but thanks for the help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Netrix Posted July 26, 2009 Share Posted July 26, 2009 Unless it's a 5.0 HO (it will say on top of the engine) I wouldn't bother with it. Not sure if Grand Marquis came with them, if it's just a regular 5.0 I wouldn't bother. $1000 is a lot of money for that car 90k or not, you can find a running 5.0 HO for cheaper than that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Gr8White Posted July 29, 2009 Share Posted July 29, 2009 Unless it's a 5.0 HO (it will say on top of the engine) I wouldn't bother with it. Not sure if Grand Marquis came with them, if it's just a regular 5.0 I wouldn't bother.$1000 is a lot of money for that car 90k or not, you can find a running 5.0 HO for cheaper than that. Yeah, no kidding. Not to rain on your parade, but that Grand Marquis engine is a real turd. Non HO engine. Sloooowwww. The Z32 came with 222 hp, the non HO 5.0 was good for 150hp and a twig pulling 270 ft/lbs torque... Really, the torque is not that bad but you have to look at the curves to really appreciate how wheezy the stock 5.0 really is. Acceptable low end torque but beyond that, you'll be saying "Geesh, is this really a V8, when is this thing gonna start pulling??" It's like putting a flathead in your GT Mustang, what's the point? Certainly not worth the headaches. Get the 225 hp/300 Ft/lb HO motor, HP is in line with the stock Z32 but the torque will just kill the V6. That would be worth the swap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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