2v-4v engine swap
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2v-4v engine swap
I have a 98'gt convertable. I originally was planning on a PI head swap, ported, and adding a supercharger. I am now considering purchasing a mach1 4v engine. First question is would the engine fit? And if so, what else would I need to change from the 2v to 4v engines? Tranny, harnesses, wiring, etc????
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RE: 2v-4v engine swap
I'm curious on why you decided on going with the Mach 1 engine...?
For the price of that engine alone, you could do the PI swap, get the supercharger...and possibly have money left over to start saving for getting it built or other modifications.
For the price of that engine alone, you could do the PI swap, get the supercharger...and possibly have money left over to start saving for getting it built or other modifications.
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RE: 2v-4v engine swap
Check out this thread for awhile ago
https://mustangforums.com/m_631584/tm.htm
https://mustangforums.com/m_631584/tm.htm
Thread Starter
Joined: Feb 2006
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RE: 2v-4v engine swap
I am thinking mach1 because of cost primarily. I can get a new mach1 engine for $3,000 that puts out 450 hp. I figure that is plenty, but could always throw on a procharger if I wanted to! A cobra jet 427/428 engine is too expensive and I don't see a big difference in hp over the mach1. They are both 4v engines.
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RE: 2v-4v engine swap
ORIGINAL: 98mustangTX
I am thinking mach1 because of cost primarily. I can get a new mach1 engine for $3,000 that puts out 450 hp. I figure that is plenty, but could always throw on a procharger if I wanted to! A cobra jet 427/428 engine is too expensive and I don't see a big difference in hp over the mach1. They are both 4v engines.
I am thinking mach1 because of cost primarily. I can get a new mach1 engine for $3,000 that puts out 450 hp. I figure that is plenty, but could always throw on a procharger if I wanted to! A cobra jet 427/428 engine is too expensive and I don't see a big difference in hp over the mach1. They are both 4v engines.
wtf, mach 1's put out 3 sumthin were are you gettin 450???
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RE: 2v-4v engine swap
ORIGINAL: jmat2407
wtf, mach 1's put out 3 sumthin were are you gettin 450???
ORIGINAL: 98mustangTX
I am thinking mach1 because of cost primarily. I can get a new mach1 engine for $3,000 that puts out 450 hp. I figure that is plenty, but could always throw on a procharger if I wanted to! A cobra jet 427/428 engine is too expensive and I don't see a big difference in hp over the mach1. They are both 4v engines.
I am thinking mach1 because of cost primarily. I can get a new mach1 engine for $3,000 that puts out 450 hp. I figure that is plenty, but could always throw on a procharger if I wanted to! A cobra jet 427/428 engine is too expensive and I don't see a big difference in hp over the mach1. They are both 4v engines.
wtf, mach 1's put out 3 sumthin were are you gettin 450???
Ive got a mach and only have 381 / 396.. and Ive got alot invested... heads, cams, exhaust, pistons, rods...
