v6-v8 swap update
05-10-2012, 08:12 PM
#11
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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.
05-11-2012, 05:19 PM
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Have to agree I'm defiantly looking forward to seeing how this turns out. I'm considering doing a swap once my cars paid off. I like the looks of the 2013's. I'm just not in love with them like I am with the first gen S197.
05-11-2012, 06:32 PM
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Obviously I am impatient on wanting to do this swap, the worst part is because of my job I won't be able to do this until the end of the summer, but it gives me plenty of time to make sure I have everything.
05-14-2012, 11:20 PM
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Pypes has the worst metal. I would stay away. :P It's like buying harborfreight tools and breaking within one use. :P
05-14-2012, 11:34 PM
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05-17-2012, 11:02 PM
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Nice that your swap is coming together. The hardest part is getting all the parts!
I dont know what headers you're putting in, but with american racing, I couldn't get the engine/trans in together with them on. Had to put the headers in after the swap was in.
Lol on 'why not just get a GT'. When you can do the work yourself, and can get everything for $3k or less, it's a fantastic upgrade to an already-modded car.
Swapping from a 4.0 to a 4.6 is quite easy.
Keep us posted
I dont know what headers you're putting in, but with american racing, I couldn't get the engine/trans in together with them on. Had to put the headers in after the swap was in.
Lol on 'why not just get a GT'. When you can do the work yourself, and can get everything for $3k or less, it's a fantastic upgrade to an already-modded car.
Swapping from a 4.0 to a 4.6 is quite easy.
Keep us posted
05-17-2012, 11:25 PM
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One of my two packages from ford parts giant comes tomorrow and the other on Monday, I am about to send out my payment for the manifold now. I am still undecided on the longtubes/h pipe combo I want to get. I am set on the slp loudmouths however. I am definitely getting closer to having everything that is important to get it in, I am sure there will be one or two pieces here and there that I overlooked when I go to drop it in. When I get the manifold I will set it on the block and take some pictures to show how it looks with the black covers and red block.
05-18-2012, 12:00 AM
#20
You're right, those sound horrible
40k worry free miles. Man I wish I didn't get such a cheap set for my exhaust. lolLooking forward to seeing how this turns out for you OP. Good luck with everything!
Last edited by bakerjd; 05-18-2012 at 12:06 AM.