Engine swap?

trl1986 · 01-07-2005, 01:02 PM

I've been talking with some people at school, and a few have recommended and egine swap. Anyone know how much a swap froma 3.8 to a 4.6 would be, and is it even worth it? I'm pretty sure I'd have to get a new suspention system to support the added wieght, and also definitely get bigger tires.

*venom* · 01-07-2005, 01:54 PM

Im doing a cobra swap and its expensive since the block is being redone for a turbo or supercharger. My wife is attached to the car so thats why im doing it on my Gt. I would of just sold it and bought a cobra if my wife will let me. I think in your case I would buy a GT unless you are going to do all the work.

RedLineCrazy · 01-17-2005, 02:50 AM

You would have to get a new rear end and transmission and a whole lot of other stuff. It will cost more than it would cost to get a gt.

2000blackone · 01-17-2005, 11:09 AM

Honestly, it seems that you know too little to do an engine swap. I really don't mean to be a jerk, but if you really want to, you'll need to do a lot more extensive research other than getting some quick answers on the forums. Too many people ask these questions, and 99% of the time, they don't even think about it again. If you really want a V8, I would recommend selling the 6 and buying an 8. That way, you'll save yourself from a lot of what-if's and probably money too. If you do end up swapping it, make sure you document it with a lot of pictures so future swappers aren't so much in the dark. Good luck.

StangAddict · 01-17-2005, 03:34 PM

heres a good how-to compliments of www.stangparts.com
::edit:: that didnt work so go to stang parts and then go to the how to articles section and you should see it. im also thinking of doing a v8 swap instead of a v6 build up mainly for the sound the 6 banger sounds like a$$

StangAddict · 01-17-2005, 03:38 PM

http://www.stangparts.com/home.cfm?section=howto/index
"Should Have Had A V8"

IceMan · 01-17-2005, 06:15 PM

is it just me or is a v9 swap purely for sound kinda worthless...

Anyway, if done right, a 6 sounds pretty amazing, just get A full exhaust kit, headers to tips and that thing will growl!

StangAddict · 01-18-2005, 08:25 AM

yeah i have a $600 exhaust and it still just sounds like a little V6 i want the growl of a V8. hopefully this summer im gettign the 1999 cobra engine and tranny from ford racing with my sponsorship i get it for half off :icon_bigg so with install its only gonna set me back like $4000 which isnt bad.

jon3sgte · 01-27-2005, 09:10 AM

stangaddict- what exhaust are you running?

Ghostalker · 01-27-2005, 01:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by IceMan

is it just me or is a v9 swap purely for sound kinda worthless...

Damn, a V9 swap would be pretty crazy for ANY purposes :merror: :evil6:

StangAddict · 01-28-2005, 09:24 AM

i had my exhaust custom mandel bent at a local shop h-pipe back with tax it was around $575 way too much i could have just gotten a bolt on cat-back :angry5:

01-07-2005, 01:02 PM	#1 (permalink)
trl1986 Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 7	Engine swap? I've been talking with some people at school, and a few have recommended and egine swap. Anyone know how much a swap froma 3.8 to a 4.6 would be, and is it even worth it? I'm pretty sure I'd have to get a new suspention system to support the added wieght, and also definitely get bigger tires.

01-07-2005, 01:54 PM	#2 (permalink)
venom Super Moderator Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 5,415	Im doing a cobra swap and its expensive since the block is being redone for a turbo or supercharger. My wife is attached to the car so thats why im doing it on my Gt. I would of just sold it and bought a cobra if my wife will let me. I think in your case I would buy a GT unless you are going to do all the work. __________________ http://www.mustangboards.com/mustang...500/ppuser/103

01-17-2005, 02:50 AM	#3 (permalink)
RedLineCrazy Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: chicago Posts: 18	You would have to get a new rear end and transmission and a whole lot of other stuff. It will cost more than it would cost to get a gt. __________________ 2001 GT Prem. 5 speed Tunable Induction full length kit Pro 5.0 Accufab t/b C&l plenum Mac O/R H Magnaflow cat-back Steeda springs and sway bar Steeda pullies and Timing adjuster U&L control arms

01-17-2005, 11:09 AM	#4 (permalink)
2000blackone tire techy Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Ann Arbor. MI / West Lafayette, IN Posts: 113	Honestly, it seems that you know too little to do an engine swap. I really don't mean to be a jerk, but if you really want to, you'll need to do a lot more extensive research other than getting some quick answers on the forums. Too many people ask these questions, and 99% of the time, they don't even think about it again. If you really want a V8, I would recommend selling the 6 and buying an 8. That way, you'll save yourself from a lot of what-if's and probably money too. If you do end up swapping it, make sure you document it with a lot of pictures so future swappers aren't so much in the dark. Good luck. __________________ Boost yah? For further info on her and her stablemate, click here.

01-17-2005, 03:34 PM	#5 (permalink)
StangAddict Saleen Replica(almost) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: norfolk va Posts: 268	heres a good how-to compliments of www.stangparts.com ::edit:: that didnt work so go to stang parts and then go to the how to articles section and you should see it. im also thinking of doing a v8 swap instead of a v6 build up mainly for the sound the 6 banger sounds like a$$ __________________ 1999 Mustang GT MODDED 1987 Corvette MOSTLY STOCK

01-17-2005, 03:38 PM	#6 (permalink)
StangAddict Saleen Replica(almost) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: norfolk va Posts: 268	http://www.stangparts.com/home.cfm?section=howto/index "Should Have Had A V8" __________________ 1999 Mustang GT MODDED 1987 Corvette MOSTLY STOCK

01-17-2005, 06:15 PM	#7 (permalink)
IceMan Yellow C5 Z06 Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Ocoee, FL Posts: 306	is it just me or is a v9 swap purely for sound kinda worthless... Anyway, if done right, a 6 sounds pretty amazing, just get A full exhaust kit, headers to tips and that thing will growl! __________________ C5 Yellow Corvette Z06 - 402rwhp 392rwt 2003 Red Fire SVT Cobra - Sold 2003 Torch Red Mach 1 - Sold 2003 Black Mach 1 - Sold

01-18-2005, 08:25 AM	#8 (permalink)
StangAddict Saleen Replica(almost) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: norfolk va Posts: 268	yeah i have a $600 exhaust and it still just sounds like a little V6 i want the growl of a V8. hopefully this summer im gettign the 1999 cobra engine and tranny from ford racing with my sponsorship i get it for half off :icon_bigg so with install its only gonna set me back like $4000 which isnt bad. __________________ 1999 Mustang GT MODDED 1987 Corvette MOSTLY STOCK

01-27-2005, 09:10 AM	#9 (permalink)
jon3sgte Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 63	stangaddict- what exhaust are you running?

01-28-2005, 09:24 AM	#11 (permalink)
StangAddict Saleen Replica(almost) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: norfolk va Posts: 268	i had my exhaust custom mandel bent at a local shop h-pipe back with tax it was around $575 way too much i could have just gotten a bolt on cat-back :angry5: __________________ 1999 Mustang GT MODDED 1987 Corvette MOSTLY STOCK

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