jaallford

So I've been thinking about putting mods on my 06 4.0 but if I purchased say a 2012 salvage gt 5.0 and used it as a donor car would I be able to swap most of the stuff into my 2006?

obxdude018

It's been done, there are some complications with power steering and a few other things, but it's possible. I have done the 4.6 swap in my '05 v6, if you have the money to spend just use the 4.6 build it to 5.0 stroker and slap a supercharger on it.

jaallford

Use a donor car or just get the engine? And about how much did the conversion cost you?

obxdude018

Donor car is much easier because you will have everything in front of you, I pieced mine all together. I added some extra items to my swap, like cams, FRPP Intake manifold, full exhaust, alum. driveshaft and some extra stuff. It probably ran me around 6-7k for everything.

baddog671

2006 5.0 Coyote would be alot more badass than a fully modded 4.0 or even 4.6L

Be prepared to also do a full upgrade on suspension, differential (I dunno if the 2010+ bolt up on the 05-09), and possibly brakes.

defiance

Everything is pretty much the same suspension/brakes rear end related. I have 2012 gt500 rear end with the sway bar on my 06. Nothing is different. The brakes are the same. The front of 2011+ will have a different bracket for larger rotors, but it will bolt right up (I'm running 2011 5.0 front brakes/rotors).

The biggest issue will be the engine and tranny, but as stated before, its not impossible..

tx_zstang

You'll have major challenges with the engine control (PCM) and wiring. Although I believe there is a conversion kit available.
The mechanical aspects are straightforward.

BWfVA

I would be highly interested in doing this to my 05. I been wanting to swap it over for a V8 for a while but I cant seem to force feed myself a built 4.6 when the 5.0 is out there.

I will be watching this thread.

It seems like the others have said the engine and trans itself wouldnt be that hard a problem to throw in, its the wiring and electrical stuff that scares the crap outta me.

Ricardo

At this point I'd just buy a 2013 GT.

But since you're absolutely in love with your 2006 I hope this gives you hope

jaallford

Thanks guys, which would be less complicated and cheaper the 4.6 or 5.0?