ORIGINAL: jthorn9

To lazy to read all of that, but remember, you should get forged internals, a ported sytem, and a cam for forced induction.

ORIGINAL: fielddoc00

I am in the middle of dropping a 5.0 in my 2000 V-6 and believe me when I say it is quite a lenghty process. I can't comment on the cost because I had a 93 GT donor car given to me, but the following has to be changed: K-frame, motor mounts, ecu, ecu wiring harness, fuel system (according to the engine...the 99 to 04 is a returnless system) and fuel pump. I am on my 4th week of the project now.

ORIGINAL: jthorn9

Because, 1.) you'll get a bigger power gain, and 2.) you know that your internals will be more than fit for the extra strain that will be added onto them, it's not 100% neccessary to do, but really should be done if you don't want to run the chance on blowing a stock piston, piston ring, or rod.

ORIGINAL: p0rsche23

i dont see it running 3000+ to do the swap,id say a used 4.6,if u get one outta the 99-04s then hmm i dont know how much a salvage yard would charge u for it but id say u could prolly get one 1000-1500 if u wait around and look alot.....then u can do the swap urself,buy the parts u need,wiring harness,pump,a/c lines i think,i dont think the extra parts will run over 1000,so 2500max prolly around 2000 if u get used stuff or find good deal on a wrecked one....

but i do agree that spending 2 to 3 grand u can up that v6 u got to be a gt killa......i think those turbo kits and eveyrthing to go with em would run up to 4-5000 though....IMO if u get a good deal on a wrecked gt then id say go for it if thats what u want and have the time and knowledge to do it....