They are essentially the same as a 1993 5.0L. EFI is somewhat different, as is the timing cover and accessory setup as compared to older 5.0L Mustangs but none of that really matters since you're going carbed and need to change the front dress and misc. in order to bolt it into a Mustang.

 

the explorer engines are the better choice because the heads and intake make far more power than the 85-95 5.0's. However if the price is right and it's complete...I wouldn't necessarily pass up on it.

the intake is a different design to clear the hood..it's a thunderbird 5.0 type design.

If you're not totally sold on efi, i'd sta y carb'd for now. EFI is great and consistent..just don't approach efi like it's a mod to gain power and you'll be fine.

 

That '95 5.0 engine would be an excellent choice for your car IMO.

The problem with the Explorer 5.0 is the cam. You would need to swap in a HO cam or aftermarket cam or you would prbably be disappointed in the performance. Just my .02 though.

 

I have a '94 5.0 & T5 in my '67 fastback. If you get the 95 T5 and bellhousing, the revised bellhousing (for the new in '94 body style) places the shifter back about ~1" from the '93 earlier positioning which makes it a perfect fit in the early cars w/o any cutting.

 

If you are thinking about going EFI...and the stock HP number is all you want, that would be an excellent choice as the intake manifold is shorter and will give you the easiest installation of any EFI engine (well...the Thunderbirds used that same intake too...so maybe that's overstating it slightly).

Phil

 

'93 T-bird engine w/'95 Cobra intake. It fits nice.

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