1998 Mustang GT Engine
09-06-2011, 11:30 AM
#1
1998 Mustang GT Engine
HI Guys,
So i had a 96 mustang V6 (my first car) and i ended up getting rid of it do to a bent rod that tends to happen often. Then i bought a 98 GT, well now the same thing happened again. And it hasn't been running for the past 3 months. I'm thinking about buying a complete engine rebuild kit for about $800 but I'm looking around for maybe another engine for about $1,200, but what i want to know is besides the engine off my 98 what other ford cars carry the same engine? That way it fits everything properly. PLEASE HELP!!
So i had a 96 mustang V6 (my first car) and i ended up getting rid of it do to a bent rod that tends to happen often. Then i bought a 98 GT, well now the same thing happened again. And it hasn't been running for the past 3 months. I'm thinking about buying a complete engine rebuild kit for about $800 but I'm looking around for maybe another engine for about $1,200, but what i want to know is besides the engine off my 98 what other ford cars carry the same engine? That way it fits everything properly. PLEASE HELP!!
09-06-2011, 01:55 PM
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Don't think it matters a whole lot, but is your a 5spd or an auto
Tr3650 (01-04 trans?) shares the same bolt pattern as your T-45(96-00).....if its a manual.
I believe they used the same Auto trans in 98 as 99-04.....not sure on the auto information though. So, theoretically it will work both ways.
Tr3650 (01-04 trans?) shares the same bolt pattern as your T-45(96-00).....if its a manual.
I believe they used the same Auto trans in 98 as 99-04.....not sure on the auto information though. So, theoretically it will work both ways.
09-06-2011, 02:46 PM
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You will also need to deal with the ignition and fuel systems, either retain the EDIS ignition from your '98 or upgrade the PCM and wiring harness so that you can run COPs.
Your 98's fuel system is return type. If you change to a newer PCM you will have to have some changes made to the tune so that it work with the return type system--nothing huge however they are low-level changes that will require a low-level tuning system to access.
How all of this would affect emissions testing in Kalifornia is another whole issue...
Your 98's fuel system is return type. If you change to a newer PCM you will have to have some changes made to the tune so that it work with the return type system--nothing huge however they are low-level changes that will require a low-level tuning system to access.
How all of this would affect emissions testing in Kalifornia is another whole issue...
09-06-2011, 05:01 PM
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The Ford EDIS (Electronic Distributorless Ignition System) is a very powerful ignition system, it's only real shortcoming being the plug wires and if they are kept well maintained the energy available at the plugs is entirely adequate for any reasonably "streetable" power level.
It is a wasted spark system so if you run precious metal plugs (which I recommend for most any application) make sure you use double-platinum/iridium/whatever (p/i/w) plugs rather than the single p/i/w plugs that would be normally used in the COP ignition engine.
09-06-2011, 11:45 PM
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What difference do the plugs make? I'm not entirely sure what all the double-(insert precious metal name here) means.
Also, is there any specific way Ford suggest you route the wires in the EDIS system? I've heard people say that if you have the wrong plug wires laying close to each other they can interfere and cause spark issues.
Also, is there any specific way Ford suggest you route the wires in the EDIS system? I've heard people say that if you have the wrong plug wires laying close to each other they can interfere and cause spark issues.
09-07-2011, 03:45 AM
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What difference do the plugs make? I'm not entirely sure what all the double-(insert precious metal name here) means.
Also, is there any specific way Ford suggest you route the wires in the EDIS system? I've heard people say that if you have the wrong plug wires laying close to each other they can interfere and cause spark issues.
Also, is there any specific way Ford suggest you route the wires in the EDIS system? I've heard people say that if you have the wrong plug wires laying close to each other they can interfere and cause spark issues.
As to ignition wire routing, the manner in which Ford's engineers laid them out would be the way I'd do it--it is also important that the wires be inspected and replaced as needed. Depending on the quality of the wires that could be as little as every 25k to 30k miles...
09-07-2011, 04:04 AM
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4.6L DOHC 4 VALVE ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION *REMOVED FROM *A LINCOLN MARK VIII: Will this work with my 1998 mustang GT? I really need a answer guys should I swap my 1998 GT motor for a 2004 GT motor and also use my 1998 AUTOMATIC transmission? Will everything fit properly? Sorry I ask so much just very stressed out. Just turned 21 and I've been saving to fix my only car and I need it running again, please help