3.8 to 4.6
12-20-2006, 09:08 PM
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3.8 to 4.6
Ok, just to make it clear befor anyone makes a post. I AM NOT asking for any opinions here on what to do, ex: "buy a v8, not worth it, blah blah", so please do not waste my time with your thoughts. I currently have all the parts in hand for the swap. What this post is for is if any1 of you have already done the swap and can give me a wright up of what problems to expect and any info which will make it easier and faster. Also any pics of your car while doing the swap would be helpful to. By the way for those that will ask these are all the parts I currently have with me......(for those who did the swap if there was anything you had to cxhange that i dont have PLEASE let me kno).
02 4.6l v8 with 5 speed trans with 36k miles on both(complete with all front acc., wiring harness, exhaust manifold, and ecu), 8.8 " rear end, 150 mph speedo, rear bumper,--all these parts were pulled from the same wrecked gt for $2000
Also have purchased- slp lm2 cb, slp o/r x pipe, bullit suspension package, 3.73 rear end gears, and an x-cal tuner. I plan to start the swap this sat.
02 4.6l v8 with 5 speed trans with 36k miles on both(complete with all front acc., wiring harness, exhaust manifold, and ecu), 8.8 " rear end, 150 mph speedo, rear bumper,--all these parts were pulled from the same wrecked gt for $2000
Also have purchased- slp lm2 cb, slp o/r x pipe, bullit suspension package, 3.73 rear end gears, and an x-cal tuner. I plan to start the swap this sat.
12-20-2006, 09:19 PM
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RE: 3.8 to 4.6
yeah got all the mounts forget to mention that little fact, and nah to the cobra, i spent 8k on my car when i got it and i got all these parts for 3.5k, plus i get a lighter better suspension then a stock gt, and the engine only has 36k miles
12-20-2006, 09:24 PM
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RE: 3.8 to 4.6
ORIGINAL: white99stang
yeah got all the mounts forget to mention that little fact, and nah to the cobra, i spent 8k on my car when i got it and i got all these parts for 3.5k, plus i get a lighter better suspension then a stock gt, and the engine only has 36k miles
yeah got all the mounts forget to mention that little fact, and nah to the cobra, i spent 8k on my car when i got it and i got all these parts for 3.5k, plus i get a lighter better suspension then a stock gt, and the engine only has 36k miles
12-20-2006, 09:27 PM
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RE: 3.8 to 4.6
He got that.
ORIGINAL: eventer289
Yes, but you still have the weak 7.5 inch rear end. If you build the 4.6 up you are going to have to upgrade to an 8.8 rearend. Do you still have access to the wrecked GT?You should see if you can get the rear end too. You are going to need it if you plan on making some real power with the 4.6.
ORIGINAL: white99stang
yeah got all the mounts forget to mention that little fact, and nah to the cobra, i spent 8k on my car when i got it and i got all these parts for 3.5k, plus i get a lighter better suspension then a stock gt, and the engine only has 36k miles
yeah got all the mounts forget to mention that little fact, and nah to the cobra, i spent 8k on my car when i got it and i got all these parts for 3.5k, plus i get a lighter better suspension then a stock gt, and the engine only has 36k miles
12-20-2006, 09:28 PM
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RE: 3.8 to 4.6
ORIGINAL: Colorado_Mustang
He got that.
He got that.
ORIGINAL: eventer289
Yes, but you still have the weak 7.5 inch rear end. If you build the 4.6 up you are going to have to upgrade to an 8.8 rearend. Do you still have access to the wrecked GT?You should see if you can get the rear end too. You are going to need it if you plan on making some real power with the 4.6.
ORIGINAL: white99stang
yeah got all the mounts forget to mention that little fact, and nah to the cobra, i spent 8k on my car when i got it and i got all these parts for 3.5k, plus i get a lighter better suspension then a stock gt, and the engine only has 36k miles
yeah got all the mounts forget to mention that little fact, and nah to the cobra, i spent 8k on my car when i got it and i got all these parts for 3.5k, plus i get a lighter better suspension then a stock gt, and the engine only has 36k miles
12-20-2006, 09:49 PM
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RE: 3.8 to 4.6
ORIGINAL: white99stang
Ok, just to make it clear befor anyone makes a post. I AM NOT asking for any opinions here on what to do, ex: "buy a v8, not worth it, blah blah", so please do not waste my time with your thoughts. I currently have all the parts in hand for the swap. What this post is for is if any1 of you have already done the swap and can give me a wright up of what problems to expect and any info which will make it easier and faster. Also any pics of your car while doing the swap would be helpful to. By the way for those that will ask these are all the parts I currently have with me......(for those who did the swap if there was anything you had to cxhange that i dont have PLEASE let me kno).
02 4.6l v8 with 5 speed trans with 36k miles on both(complete with all front acc., wiring harness, exhaust manifold, and ecu), 8.8 " rear end, 150 mph speedo, rear bumper,--all these parts were pulled from the same wrecked gt for $2000
Also have purchased- slp lm2 cb, slp o/r x pipe, bullit suspension package, 3.73 rear end gears, and an x-cal tuner. I plan to start the swap this sat.
don't you think you counted your chickens before they hatched?
Ok, just to make it clear befor anyone makes a post. I AM NOT asking for any opinions here on what to do, ex: "buy a v8, not worth it, blah blah", so please do not waste my time with your thoughts. I currently have all the parts in hand for the swap. What this post is for is if any1 of you have already done the swap and can give me a wright up of what problems to expect and any info which will make it easier and faster. Also any pics of your car while doing the swap would be helpful to. By the way for those that will ask these are all the parts I currently have with me......(for those who did the swap if there was anything you had to cxhange that i dont have PLEASE let me kno).
02 4.6l v8 with 5 speed trans with 36k miles on both(complete with all front acc., wiring harness, exhaust manifold, and ecu), 8.8 " rear end, 150 mph speedo, rear bumper,--all these parts were pulled from the same wrecked gt for $2000
Also have purchased- slp lm2 cb, slp o/r x pipe, bullit suspension package, 3.73 rear end gears, and an x-cal tuner. I plan to start the swap this sat.
don't you think you counted your chickens before they hatched?
12-20-2006, 11:18 PM
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RE: 3.8 to 4.6
ORIGINAL: SVTBill
Don't you think you counted your chickens before they hatched?
ORIGINAL: white99stang
Ok, just to make it clear befor anyone makes a post. I AM NOT asking for any opinions here on what to do, ex: "buy a v8, not worth it, blah blah", so please do not waste my time with your thoughts. I currently have all the parts in hand for the swap. What this post is for is if any1 of you have already done the swap and can give me a wright up of what problems to expect and any info which will make it easier and faster. Also any pics of your car while doing the swap would be helpful to. By the way for those that will ask these are all the parts I currently have with me......(for those who did the swap if there was anything you had to cxhange that i dont have PLEASE let me kno).
02 4.6l v8 with 5 speed trans with 36k miles on both(complete with all front acc., wiring harness, exhaust manifold, and ecu), 8.8 " rear end, 150 mph speedo, rear bumper,--all these parts were pulled from the same wrecked gt for $2000
Also have purchased- slp lm2 cb, slp o/r x pipe, bullit suspension package, 3.73 rear end gears, and an x-cal tuner. I plan to start the swap this sat.
Ok, just to make it clear befor anyone makes a post. I AM NOT asking for any opinions here on what to do, ex: "buy a v8, not worth it, blah blah", so please do not waste my time with your thoughts. I currently have all the parts in hand for the swap. What this post is for is if any1 of you have already done the swap and can give me a wright up of what problems to expect and any info which will make it easier and faster. Also any pics of your car while doing the swap would be helpful to. By the way for those that will ask these are all the parts I currently have with me......(for those who did the swap if there was anything you had to cxhange that i dont have PLEASE let me kno).
02 4.6l v8 with 5 speed trans with 36k miles on both(complete with all front acc., wiring harness, exhaust manifold, and ecu), 8.8 " rear end, 150 mph speedo, rear bumper,--all these parts were pulled from the same wrecked gt for $2000
Also have purchased- slp lm2 cb, slp o/r x pipe, bullit suspension package, 3.73 rear end gears, and an x-cal tuner. I plan to start the swap this sat.
