n0th1n2kn0vv

I just bought a 96 Mustang GT 4.6l 5sp, 2V with 69,000 miles. The intake, exhaust, and heads are not installed. I was planning on putting it back together stock over the next week. I have a few questions about the engine. Whatare the first couple of things I should replace before driving the car? Are there any things I should keep checking? Is there anything else I should know about? (I'm used to 5.0s)

n0th1n2kn0vv

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NinetySix GT

If I were you I try looking for some used PI parts and do a PI swap while everything is already off the car. There are tons of write up's on what you will need. Otherwise I don't really think you need to replace anything else. What are your plans for the car?

1vryfststang

+1 go with the PI Intake Manifold and PI Heads.......this would be a great start specially since it doesnt currently have those parts. You will be very happy...there are alot of write ups on the process check them out and you will learn!

98MustangGT46

If i was you i would get the pi heads and intake since you already have everything off. It will be worth it.

n0th1n2kn0vv

I have the power improved intake, but the heads are stock along with the cams. Some forums say that the oil pump gear is bad in these cars, is that true?

n0th1n2kn0vv

I do have the power improved intake, but the heads are stock along with the cams. I plan on using it as a daily driver and drag racing every once in a while. The only problem is I am a little short on cash right now and I really want to get the car on the road asap, but I also do not want to be dissapointed in the power the car makes. Does anybody know of some cheap upgrades that would help out thesmall 215 hp?