4.0->4.6
04-01-2007, 09:40 PM
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4.0->4.6
found a guy selling a 4.6 with a 5 speed, hurst shifter, and the ECU for about 2 grand. Would it pretty much be a direct swap out for my 4.0 with the exception of exhaust (which i can fab)? is there anything i need to know about this, because i would most be extatic to do this swap, and i have over 2 grand at hand =)
04-01-2007, 11:20 PM
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RE: 4.0->4.6
yea ur going to have to rework the suspension, and the rear axle, the brakes, new k-member, ur better off just working on the 6 man to be honest, cuz with the amount of money ur going to put into labor and parts, ur better off putting a supercharger or turbo on it. granted ur getting a V8. i say stick with the six bro, any type of engine swap will be more expencive than adding a blower of some type
04-01-2007, 11:40 PM
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RE: 4.0->4.6
i agree. For the cost of everything you are going to need for the 4.6 swap you could throw an 8.8 on your car with a powerhouse turbo setup and run low 12's safely. i mean, one of the ph guys just ran a 12.2 at 11 psi on an auto.... and it seems pretty safe to run that boost on these motors, people are running 12 psi on daily drivers man.
04-03-2007, 10:29 AM
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RE: 4.0->4.6
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if you're gonna swap anything do it right the first time. Engine swap? something insane like a hurricane cammer
. Tranny swap? t-56 or something similar.
if you're gonna swap anything do it right the first time. Engine swap? something insane like a hurricane cammer
. Tranny swap? t-56 or something similar.