3.8 to 4.6 engine swap for 03 mustang
02-08-2009, 04:19 PM
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3.8 to 4.6 engine swap for 03 mustang
Hey, I own a 2003 v6 mustang and I'm looking into doing an engine swap
I found a 02 gt mustang which is totaled.
everything on the car except for the front bumper, frame, and the radiator works fine. I'm looking for some information on how hard it is, do i need to swap anything else over(suspension etc) and some tips on the process.
I found a 02 gt mustang which is totaled.
everything on the car except for the front bumper, frame, and the radiator works fine. I'm looking for some information on how hard it is, do i need to swap anything else over(suspension etc) and some tips on the process.
02-08-2009, 05:14 PM
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I haven't done the swap but looked into it. You have to swap everything from the gt, from the k member and brakes to all of the wiring harnesses. cheaper and faster to go forced induction on your v6. Its worth it if you can do it all your self and get the car for under 2 grand.
02-08-2009, 06:34 PM
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Not worth it. You need so much from the gt that unless you have a donor car not worth it plus you could take that 2 grand and save a little more and M112 or procharge your car or something which will make more power than a stock 4.6 if I'm not mistaken. Or just take that money and save up for a gt. But I guess to each his own, if you can get that gt for under 2grand and its what you want I guess give it a shot. See, someone needs to make a sticky about this.
02-08-2009, 09:21 PM
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the car is 1400 with everything i need, its low mileage and all together is cheaper than buying a gt with the same miles on it. I'm not asking weather or not to do it... i was wondering if anyone knew anything more about he process than i did
02-08-2009, 09:27 PM
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I was just throwin my 2 cents in no need to get hasty. I don't know much about it but if your lucky one of these guys who no more will give you the list of everything you need to do it properly, if your nice.
