if i swapped in a 302 or a Windsor/Cleveland engine, would i have to fabricate new engine mounts, and new hosing/wiring? (excluding the transmission and rear end), also fuel lines? (i know i would need a new fuel pump)

either that, or how much modding will i have to do if i fit a same year 4.6 in replacement of the 3.8?

 

are u thinkin carburated or fuel injected?

 

i would rather stay fuel injected. but if carbeurated is cheaper than FI, depending on motor...

 

to make your life easy you could find a wrecked 94-95 GT cheap and get the wiring, k-member, ect. It All should bolt up

 

that is what i was going to do...i have a Pick N Pull near my town, so i will just go there till i find one, either that, or find a Thunderbird with a 4.6.

 

you will not pass emmissions unless you know someone. even then i dont know if you will be able to pass.

in 96 they switched to obdII computers and now your emmissions are based off of your computer and a visual test.

 

my state doesn't require emmissions testing at all.

 

I'd get the whole car, if you have somewhere to put it. Buying one piece at a time will nickel and dime you to death, especially for all the stuff you need. To be honest, if I was gonna swap all that, I'd go with the small block over the modular, cheaper, larger aftermarket support, more potential.