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Originally Posted by o0QuikSilver0o
Hey I'm new here. I found my way over because I did a search on google for a 5.4L swap. I did a search here too for this info, but not a whole lot came up. I asked about this on another forum but I didn't get much of a response. I guess this isn't a common swap?? :\
My question is.. I have a 2002 Lightning that was just totaled wednesday. The bed was &$#^ed up. The engine bay was untouched. That being said, my uncle offered to help me put the motor it into a stang.
So I have a few questions..
1.) What year mustang would be easiest? Could I get a way with buying a v6 one?
2.) I know I have to cut the hood or get a rather large cowl (I'll cut the hood, won't be a daily) but its just like a normal 5.4 swap then right?
3.) The tranny, what kind of tranny should I use? I found d&d performance's website where they sell rebuilt 03/04 cobra t56 swaps I assume that would be a good choice?
4.) As per tuning, the Lightning is obd2. So, if I get a obd2 mustang could I just plug the lightning computer into the mustang's harness and fine tune with a xcal2 or what ever.
5.) Headers? What would I do about them? Use the stock lightning headers and run side exhaust? I'd prefer to have a rear exit exhaust if I do this.
Well thats it for now I suppose. I'll probably think up of a few more things. Thanks |
1.) No point in getting a V6 shell, you need the 8.8 rear
2.) Your gonna need a huge cowl and IMO isn't worth it. Take the stock blower off it. Get some adapter plates for the PI intake and you'll be in better shape.
3.) A T56 will be fine but remember that motor you'll be pulling out had a automatic so your goign to need every part flywheel and all.
4.) Negative your going to need a complete reflash. Once again the lightning was a automatic. You put a manual in there and that changes alot. Your better off getting it on a dyno and have a pro do it.
5.) You should be able to use the stock headers you wont have anymore room for anything else. After that you can get a H-pipe to a catback and run it out the rear.
No offense I think your biting off more than you can chew.