Step by Step guide to installing a Mark VIII motor in a 96+ GT.
12-01-2011, 04:14 PM
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3.0" Pulley, .20 over pistons, BBK 75MM TB, 75MM MAF, Full exhaust, CAI, B&M short throw and 3.23's. It's slower to 60MPH than my mustang was, but faster to 75MPH. Takes a lot to get her big *** rolling. I am currently doing body work and primer, setting up for paint.
12-01-2011, 04:52 PM
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very nice dude. i love those cars. Get some pics up of it
12-01-2011, 04:53 PM
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12-11-2011, 04:00 PM
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this was really great. i will keep this for myself. it is very helpful to me. because i planning on doing this same swap in my 1995 , i found a 1997 4.6 l but it don't have a wiring hares and the motor I'm looking at comes out 1997mustgan . it's 500.00$ but i'm still looking maybe i can find a 5.8l motor. I'm in my state n.j. and if any out there know were one might be. please text my at 908-884-0521 billy
01-07-2012, 11:21 PM
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Has anybody done this on an automatic? I would love to do this if and when my 2v craps out. saw a 95 mark 8 at the jy the other day that had 158k on it said it runs and they wanted $450 for it. not sure if i would buy a motor i cant hear run and with that many miles on it.
01-08-2012, 01:21 AM
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Has anybody done this on an automatic? I would love to do this if and when my 2v craps out. saw a 95 mark 8 at the jy the other day that had 158k on it said it runs and they wanted $450 for it. not sure if i would buy a motor i cant hear run and with that many miles on it.
01-30-2012, 03:57 PM
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ok so im getting ready to do the swap in my 98 GT but with a 95 mark8 motor, i just got my hands on a 98 cobra intake but now do i need a 98 cobra throttle cable or can i use the GTs or some some other throttle cable because they want like $140 for the cobra cable on ebay
01-30-2012, 04:14 PM
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ok so im getting ready to do the swap in my 98 GT but with a 95 mark8 motor, i just got my hands on a 98 cobra intake but now do i need a 98 cobra throttle cable or can i use the GTs or some some other throttle cable because they want like $140 for the cobra cable on ebay