v6 to v8
07-26-2011, 11:04 AM
#11
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Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: CA
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I don’t know how mechanically inclined you are but unless you pretty good with a wrench most of the work your going to need is going to be pricey, I’m thinking somewhere around 12 to 14 thousand dollars if you pay someone to do most of the work. If you are just looking for a really big project to take up your time then maybe this a good call for you.
For 10 to 14 thousand dollars there are a lot of options out there, I think you should really do your research before taking on such a taunting task.
For 10 to 14 thousand dollars there are a lot of options out there, I think you should really do your research before taking on such a taunting task.
07-26-2011, 11:19 AM
#13
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Location: state of confusion
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Locke - I think he's better situated to do this big of a job than most . . . and since there are plans for a different DD it doesn't matter so much if it takes a while.
The mechanical part is driveway-doable even for a newbie as long as he's willing to be patient and can take as long as it takes to get things right.
Norm
The mechanical part is driveway-doable even for a newbie as long as he's willing to be patient and can take as long as it takes to get things right.
Norm
Last edited by Norm Peterson; 07-26-2011 at 11:22 AM.
07-26-2011, 09:14 PM
#15
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Wisconsin
Posts: 1
If you’re in this because you want to learn to be a mechanic, or it’s your hobby then ignore below, otherwise read on.
If you can get $5,000 trade-in for your car go over to car max and get an appraisal done. If they’ll give you $5,000 or better for your car, sell it and put the money in the bank.
Then take the $10,000 you would have spent on the engine upgrade and put it in the bank. You will now have a $15,000 down payment for a new car. Since you sold your Mustang you’ll save money on your car insurance. Depending on what you’re paying might be able to pick-up another $60/mo if not more on that. After five years that’s another $3,600.
In five years you’ll have $18,600 cash to put down on another car. If you spend $40,000 on a brand new 2016 Mustang GT, and use that $18,600 as a down payment you should be able to swing the monthly payments since it should be almost at the same savings rate you did for the first $18,600.
Both ways you still have no car for five years, except saving for it you have a brand new Mustang GT in 2016 with 0 miles. If you convert it you’ll still have a 2006 Mustang with 120,000 miles on it.
Lastly, I’ve never owned a used car and I never will buy a used car. When you drive off the lot in a brand new car and you have that “new car smell” there’s nothing like it. It’s worth saving for it, especially a Mustang GT or maybe if you save a little more a Shelby (Of course that might be pushing it).
Just my two cents.
marly
If you can get $5,000 trade-in for your car go over to car max and get an appraisal done. If they’ll give you $5,000 or better for your car, sell it and put the money in the bank.
Then take the $10,000 you would have spent on the engine upgrade and put it in the bank. You will now have a $15,000 down payment for a new car. Since you sold your Mustang you’ll save money on your car insurance. Depending on what you’re paying might be able to pick-up another $60/mo if not more on that. After five years that’s another $3,600.
In five years you’ll have $18,600 cash to put down on another car. If you spend $40,000 on a brand new 2016 Mustang GT, and use that $18,600 as a down payment you should be able to swing the monthly payments since it should be almost at the same savings rate you did for the first $18,600.
Both ways you still have no car for five years, except saving for it you have a brand new Mustang GT in 2016 with 0 miles. If you convert it you’ll still have a 2006 Mustang with 120,000 miles on it.
Lastly, I’ve never owned a used car and I never will buy a used car. When you drive off the lot in a brand new car and you have that “new car smell” there’s nothing like it. It’s worth saving for it, especially a Mustang GT or maybe if you save a little more a Shelby (Of course that might be pushing it).
Just my two cents.
marly
07-26-2011, 11:43 PM
#16
Thread Starter
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Mississippi
Posts: 43
i appreciate the tips from everybody... and marly im goin to buy a truck so I can just have this car to have fun and play around with... If it takes me 5 or more years to complete this project than thats just fine with me... I understand the whole buying a GT is cheaper, but I didnt buy the car so I didnt shell out any money there and ive always wanted a project car so I figured this would be a good car to become a project since I already own it... I can do all the work except pulling the motor and trans...
07-27-2011, 06:59 AM
#17
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Join Date: Feb 2007
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Even those are not difficult tasks. My son was doing them unassisted before he turned 20. Work patiently and safely, and make sure that whatever bolts you lift from are securely threaded into their holes.
Rent a cherry-picker, or better yet just buy your own (they aren't all that expensive, and you'll be using it at least twice just for this project).
Norm
Rent a cherry-picker, or better yet just buy your own (they aren't all that expensive, and you'll be using it at least twice just for this project).
Norm
07-27-2011, 06:20 PM
#18
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Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: San Jose, California
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Well if its a long term project then you should swap in a 5.0 or a 5.4. The 5.4 swap should cost about the same as the 4.6. Whichever engine you decide just make sure to use a donor car because that will be so much cheaper then buying everything piece by piece
07-27-2011, 09:34 PM
#20
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Join Date: May 2007
Location: Central Texas
Posts: 2,388
Note that unless you have some serious mods, there's no need for a dyno tune; use a base PCM tune to get things running, or a simple n/a tune from a reputable tuner.
..created a new thread for y'all of my swap .
https://mustangforums.com/forum/2005...6-v8-swap.html
..created a new thread for y'all of my swap .
https://mustangforums.com/forum/2005...6-v8-swap.html
Last edited by tx_zstang; 07-29-2011 at 12:08 AM.