Chiga-WP

Any advice will help, I'm new to the mustang family EX- chevy guy, I bought a fixer upper 97 v6 mustang about a year ago. now since my block is now cracked i wanna upgrade to the 4.6 dohc motor found one for $5oo what else do i need????

Repzard

Wow !! wish I could help more.
If that motor is a DOHC motor meaning 4V per cycl that is a CHEAP PRICE !!
does the motor have 2 cam per head or 1 cam per head .
That would help to know that to start.

reason is 4V my understanding are harder to put in than 2V.

I know youre going to need the computer for motor, do you have that?
Im also guessing youre going to need a better\stronger tranny because of the less power of V6 and bell housing mounting.

maybe someone can chime in but you need to give a little more info on motor if its a 2V or 4V .

And BTW its SOHC and DOHC
Sorry had to say it

Chiga-WP

thanks like I said I'm new to mustang thats's what I was told it's a 97 dohc 4.6 computer and wiring included for $500, $200 more for tranny and driveshaft worth it?

.boB

You need everything. Do a search on V6 to V8 swaps, and you'll find lots of information.

Basically, you need everything: Engine, trans, computer, wiring harness, fuel system, front suspension, brakes, cooling, etc. It's not a simple drop in operation.

Chiga-WP

thanks

mstngsule68

best thing to do, find a doner car

00perfredgt

+1 on doner car.You'll have needed parts, plus you can see how everything goes together. Good luck!

SVTeeshirt

with the v-6 chassis you will have to swap out what you have, the tranny/drive shaft, K-member, the 7.5 rear end will crumble so you might as well upgrade to a 31 or 33 spline 8.8 and throw some gears in there, it really depends what you want out of this car, what are your goals? modest street car? Daily driven? weekend warrior? Track car?