Connor23

If I'm looking to do an engine swap with a 98 model year gt, what would I need besides the coyote engine to make the car run well? Is it worth doing it myself or should I trust a shop. (I live in Houston)

partspainted

Getting a shop to do it will save you a lot of time...

ticopowell

$$... and then some more $$...
I would look for a shop that has done coyote swaps before and go with them. I have heard that these swaps can be quirky so having an experienced worker can save tons of time.

Parts wise I think you would need the wiring harness and computer setup, they sell that as one piece if needed.

It can be done in a garage, but I agree that it will be much easier for you to have a shop do it.

DillonInCO

This. If I remember right, the entire driveline needs to be replaced---crossmembers, transmission, driveshaft, maybe even the rear axle (though I have not looked into it that far). And if you want to keep it streetable---i.e. fully functioning electronics---expect to pay a lot and/or swear a lot, because making the wiring harness from a 2011+ work with an SN95 sounds like a nightmare.

So the real question I have is, why do this swap? What is your goal for the car? Yes a Coyote swap would be awesome, but if you just want more power out of your '98, there are far more economical, and proven fast ways to get it---forced induction, built 4V engine, etc.

Camster

I'm inclined to agree with this answer.So much more to this swap than buying a crate engine(which is how much? 5k+?).By the time you get done,the money spent could have bought you a much newer complete car.

uberstang1

It all comes down to how much u cam find the motor for, theres plenty of places that sell swap kits to put these in almost anything now