v6-v8 swap update
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v6-v8 swap update
I am still in the process or getting everything for my swap, this is where I stand at the moment, I have the motor, tranny, hurst short throw, spec stage 3, billet steel flywheel, aluminum driveshaft. I just got the pcm, still need the harness which will be really difficult to find. I just got all the accessories for the motor, new starter, used compressor, purchased all the lines and fittings for the a/c, got the pressure side for the power steering, got the gt fuel line. I have 39# injectors as well as a gt500 tb, I put a down payment on a frpp intake manifold and a C&L Cai from a member over on s197forum. I painted the block and heads red which really looks like a close match to my car color and the valve covers have been painted black. I am still undecided on the cams I want, I am looking for something lopey I just can't make my mind up. Also, going to be adding LT's, catted h-pipe and either pypes bombs or slp loudmouths. After all that I will just need a tuner to cap it off and then I can drop in the motor.
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wbpz7...feature=fvwrel
I think the Pype Bombs sound good. I'd still recommend SLP's, but I don't think you can go wrong with either.
#7
Swaps cost a couple of thousand. In his case and would be my case the car is already paid for. Why trade in the car and have a car note again? Also what if he has a bunch of suspension stuff and exterior/interior mods, why start over?
#8
That about nails it on the head, its paid for, I dumped alot into the suspension beforehand, I already had the 8.8. I can do the swap myself so I don't have labor costs, plus it's my first mustang and the costs would probably come out the same in the end. Not easy finding a gt with only 17k on the engine for 13k, and the trade in value of your car is worth 9k.
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