Engine swap question
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Engine swap question
I have a 97 Mustang Gt w/ the 4.6 and factory 5 speed manual transmission. If I was to move up to an 02 4.6 2v engine, would it bolt right up to my transmission. What else would I need for this swap besides the ECU and wiring harness? Is it a hard swap?
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you have the 4.6 2valve... youll save money doing just the PI swap and have a little bit more power and higher compression. but yes it should bolt right up. not sure how different your 5speed is from the 99+'s
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my engine has 145k miles. If I was to do the head swap, i would be tempted to rebuild the whole engine and I really didnt want to go through that trouble. But if you think that would be better than buying a whole engine and that it would be easier, I may need to reconsider my options. Im wanting to build it quite a bit also but dont really have all the funds right now
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im in the same boat.. i have some miles on my car too and not sure if i should look to do the pi swap or a rebuild of somekind....
this is just to get me by until i have the funds for a 4v swap!!
this is just to get me by until i have the funds for a 4v swap!!
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I'm all about rebuilding the one you have. The block is good and if you forge the internals you can throw quite a bit at it and the engine should hold. However, I think that price is pretty fair for a long block. Am I correct in assuming that is what it is? I guess you could do that. Not a bad way to add 50 hp
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damn......I really dont know what to do. I have an Escalade that my ex g/f is driving and thats my only alternate transportation. The only reason im LETTING her drive it is because we split up about a month ago and I want to make sure my son has something to ride in. If I can find something to drive till then, I might just do the rebuild instead, but I think its going to be a headache...
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damn......I really dont know what to do. I have an Escalade that my ex g/f is driving and thats my only alternate transportation. The only reason im LETTING her drive it is because we split up about a month ago and I want to make sure my son has something to ride in. If I can find something to drive till then, I might just do the rebuild instead, but I think its going to be a headache...
damn......I really dont know what to do. I have an Escalade that my ex g/f is driving and thats my only alternate transportation. The only reason im LETTING her drive it is because we split up about a month ago and I want to make sure my son has something to ride in. If I can find something to drive till then, I might just do the rebuild instead, but I think its going to be a headache...
2)Get your Escalade back
3) Rebuild or replace the engine
It would probably be easier to pull your old one, and put in the newer 4.6 but youll need to get a tune as your computer will think its still NPI. Btw, tell your ex to get a job or go to school. I was in the same boat not too long ago my friend, believe me women like that need a swift kick in the *** to get motivated