Q: Questions about modifications to my car

asked by on April 11, 2017

i want to know if i can do a complete engine swap to a coyote 8 cylinder 5.0L and then turbo the engine and what type of transmission it would need

My car has 125986 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.

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