97stang33

i need to replace the motor in my 97 GT but i dont kno if i should build up my 4.6 2v or put a 5.0 in it

04mineralgreyGT

You'll need more than just the motor if you drop a 5.0 in it. The T-45 trannywon't bolt directly to the 5.0 and you'll need a harness from a 94-95 GT. If you can swing all that then the 5.0 would be a much better platform to mod. You see greater gains from it thatn you will a 2v.

97stang33

i have close to 8 grand to put down for this build right now and the summer is lookin good for work

GreyStang

I't be a fun project if you have money to "burn".. because the end result might not be easy to sell for anywhere near the $'s you put into it.. unless of course you plan to keep the car forever lol

silverstang1996

if you have $8000 i wouldn't go with the 2v or 5.0, the 4v swap is rather simple and you should easily have enough money after buying the motor and building it up. or just buy all the pieces and put it together yourself and have it all built up

sgtspooner

yea. couldn't u just drop a cobra motor in there or do they not sell those anymore?

amputist

carbed stroker motor.

i just like seeing fuelie cars being converted over to a big carb set up. its a bit of a bitch but if you go sorta race style with it, cleaner engine bay and less hassle for fixing ****. since we converted my buddies camaro to a carbed set up we can swap motor and trans in a damn quick amount of time.

JJ03MustangGT

id say if you got 8k to spare, id go stroked 302 shortblock, and a vortech T trim. but thats just me. that setup would be sick.