PLstang

Well we have almost completed the swap! She dyno'd today with 631rwhp. We still have yet to install the Kooks Headers and mid pipe. Kenne Bell should ship us the new 2.8L blower next week!!


I have decided to forgo the built block in favor of a new engine and transmission. It turns out that I was able to find a compatible donor! Well it's from the same blood line anyway!

I will be pulling my 4.6L and 5 speed trans for a 2007 GT500 5.4L 32V DOHC and 6 speed transmission!! The donor Shelby front end clip will be here this Friday!

We have begun today by dropping the heart out of my car (the existing motor) and fitting a new AJE K member, A arms, and Motor mounts.

A few picks of the start:


The heart removed!!


Another of the engine



The new AJE Kmember and motor supports.



I will of course keep this thread alive with new pics and updates as I have them!

Cubs17

I bet your excited for the new heart eh?

06Saleen3V

How much power are you expecting?

probinator

Thats what i'm talking about. Whats this setting you back if you dont mind me asking

techmanBDsStang

Awesome. Can't wait to see the prrogress.

I have a question, out of curiosity, when you replace an engine that is not what the VIN code matches, and it is time for smog, how does that work? I believe here in CA( I know different states vary with emission laws), if the engine size doesn't match the VIN number it automaically fails. And if I remember when I lived in VA in the late 90's they also passed this rule. Is it just a matter of going to the DMV and getting that changed?

This isn't an intent of starting an arguement of screw the law, I am just curious what the legal way of doing it is.

PLstang

The existing motor was running 470 rwhp. We plan to get to 700 rwhp with the new motor and a 2.8L KB. However, I still have the nitrous installed on the vehicle so........ [sm=nxsmile.gif]

PLstang

I'm not sure about smog laws. Not a huge concern, I'm sure it's something that can be taken care of!

06Saleen3V

So you have to sell your 2.6L for the 2.8L?

PLstang

The 2.6L (1200 miles on it[:@]), My built motor parts, and my ported 3v heads are gonna go on the block.I willalso be selling my stock engine, trans, a 1 piece aluminum DS, pro 5.0 shifter,and a set of JBA LT headers and 2 mid pipes (catted and non-catted H).

I will also be selling off the eaton blower on the GT500 motor and I will also have some suspension parts and a stock K member from a GT500.

06Saleen3V

PM sent about the DS