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11-13-2007, 02:55 PM

likenew94stang

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while my engine is out

ok guys, I have a project that is a 96 GT and Im putting in a 97 GT engine w/ 70k miles.

What all would you guys recommend replacing while the engine is out? I'm thinking at least the water pump, and any other thoughts would be great.

11-13-2007, 03:02 PM

Dan04COBRA

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RE: while my engine is out

PI Heads & cams...[8D]

11-13-2007, 03:03 PM

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RE: while my engine is out

and PI intake!

11-13-2007, 03:24 PM

likenew94stang

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RE: while my engine is out

how much hp will that get me? Would that run me about 1500 for PI Heads and Intake?

11-13-2007, 03:34 PM

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RE: while my engine is out

70K miles. Rebuild it first.

11-13-2007, 03:52 PM

JayBanion

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RE: while my engine is out

If you look around you can find some good deals on PI stuff. I just bought a set of PI heads, cams, and intake for 200 bucks. They have 30k on them. Then gaskets and misc. stuff will be another 200.

11-13-2007, 04:10 PM

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RE: while my engine is out

you can get pi stuff for decent prices. im sellin some pi cams unless you go aftermarket

11-13-2007, 05:46 PM

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how much hp will that get me? Would that run me about 1500 for PI Heads and Intake?

I saw 72 rwhp more with a stock PI swap and light tune.

11-13-2007, 05:56 PM

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RE: while my engine is out

The swap is definitely worth your time. That or just buying a pi engine. Replacing a npi engine with a npi engine is kinda pointless when you can get pi stuff for so cheap. If you are interested, I have a 96 GT engine with the pi swap already done that I am looking to sell cheap. Engine has about 75k on it as well. The heads have only been on the car for about 5k miles. I had them looked over buy a machine shop before they were installed. PM if you are interested.