cobra engine swap
10-26-2007, 06:45 PM
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RE: cobra engine swap
ORIGINAL: uberstang1
its a hell of alot cheaper to do a 4v swap then do a motor build.......my swap cost me about 3 grand from scratch to driving on the road
its a hell of alot cheaper to do a 4v swap then do a motor build.......my swap cost me about 3 grand from scratch to driving on the road
10-26-2007, 07:28 PM
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RE: cobra engine swap
I did the 4v swap and I saw amazing gains from it. If you buy everything used then it isn't that much money. However the PI swap is easier and you dont need to get as much stuff. You will need new valve covers, timing chain cover, heads, head bolts, new gaskets, new headers (good time to put in LTs), intake, injectors, and some other stuff. If you do the PI you can eliminate half of that. I am still using my GT ECU but it runs like ****, the next thing is a tune but you can run off of the GT ECU for normal drivability. If you do decide to do the PI swap I have everything you need so le me know and if you have any question PM me and I can help. Thanks
10-26-2007, 08:48 PM
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RE: cobra engine swap
ORIGINAL: 03GT_hybrid
I did the 4v swap and I saw amazing gains from it. If you buy everything used then it isn't that much money. However the PI swap is easier and you dont need to get as much stuff. You will need new valve covers, timing chain cover, heads, head bolts, new gaskets, new headers (good time to put in LTs), intake, injectors, and some other stuff. If you do the PI you can eliminate half of that. I am still using my GT ECU but it runs like ****, the next thing is a tune but you can run off of the GT ECU for normal drivability. If you do decide to do the PI swap I have everything you need so le me know and if you have any question PM me and I can help. Thanks
I did the 4v swap and I saw amazing gains from it. If you buy everything used then it isn't that much money. However the PI swap is easier and you dont need to get as much stuff. You will need new valve covers, timing chain cover, heads, head bolts, new gaskets, new headers (good time to put in LTs), intake, injectors, and some other stuff. If you do the PI you can eliminate half of that. I am still using my GT ECU but it runs like ****, the next thing is a tune but you can run off of the GT ECU for normal drivability. If you do decide to do the PI swap I have everything you need so le me know and if you have any question PM me and I can help. Thanks
10-27-2007, 04:29 AM
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RE: cobra engine swap
The Pi swap isnt fun but neither is the 4v swap. The cobra swap being easier.I am trying to get the imrcs in my cobra engine to work and its pretty complicated. Just FYI The cobra engine has a forged crankshaft but still has POS pistons and rods.
10-27-2007, 11:33 AM
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RE: cobra engine swap
It was only harder for me because I have the stock bottom end and I put the heads on the block, I didn't get a whole new engine. Both are the same if you take one engine and drop them in but that you can do in a weekend.
10-27-2007, 11:50 AM
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RE: cobra engine swap
ORIGINAL: jst98gtmustang
Ok i was thinking of doing a cobra32v engine swap in my car,or just doing a pi swap to my motor,have not made up my mind yet.
but what i like to know is,what all do i have to do to change out the motor,could i use my trans?can i use my ecu?do i have to change out
the motor mounts or will the one for my NPI engine work?any info will help.Thanks
Ok i was thinking of doing a cobra32v engine swap in my car,or just doing a pi swap to my motor,have not made up my mind yet.
but what i like to know is,what all do i have to do to change out the motor,could i use my trans?can i use my ecu?do i have to change out
the motor mounts or will the one for my NPI engine work?any info will help.Thanks
10-27-2007, 05:24 PM
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RE: cobra engine swap
ORIGINAL: 03mustgt
Sorry to hijack, but you have one of the best looking 96-98 mustangs i have ever seen, very nice car.
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Ok i was thinking of doing a cobra32v engine swap in my car,or just doing a pi swap to my motor,have not made up my mind yet.
but what i like to know is,what all do i have to do to change out the motor,could i use my trans?can i use my ecu?do i have to change out
the motor mounts or will the one for my NPI engine work?any info will help.Thanks
Ok i was thinking of doing a cobra32v engine swap in my car,or just doing a pi swap to my motor,have not made up my mind yet.
but what i like to know is,what all do i have to do to change out the motor,could i use my trans?can i use my ecu?do i have to change out
the motor mounts or will the one for my NPI engine work?any info will help.Thanks
10-27-2007, 10:17 PM
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RE: cobra engine swap
ORIGINAL: jst98gtmustang
Thanks man.
ORIGINAL: 03mustgt
Sorry to hijack, but you have one of the best looking 96-98 mustangs i have ever seen, very nice car.
ORIGINAL: jst98gtmustang
Ok i was thinking of doing a cobra32v engine swap in my car,or just doing a pi swap to my motor,have not made up my mind yet.
but what i like to know is,what all do i have to do to change out the motor,could i use my trans?can i use my ecu?do i have to change out
the motor mounts or will the one for my NPI engine work?any info will help.Thanks
Ok i was thinking of doing a cobra32v engine swap in my car,or just doing a pi swap to my motor,have not made up my mind yet.
but what i like to know is,what all do i have to do to change out the motor,could i use my trans?can i use my ecu?do i have to change out
the motor mounts or will the one for my NPI engine work?any info will help.Thanks
