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Old 09-19-2017, 03:17 AM
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Hi I trying to swap the engine and transmission on my 98 mustang v6 from a 03 mustang v6 with 5 speed I have the complete car I bought cheep. My question is I need to swap the ecu end wire harness to? Thanks
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Old 09-19-2017, 02:25 PM
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Yes. 94-98 and 99-03 V6's are slightly different and will require the correct harness and ECU to work. The ECU's themselves have different fuel maps between the two models so that alone makes it a must swap item.

The harness will also be needed for any differences int the transmissions.
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