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Old May 13, 2006 | 12:30 PM
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I was wondering if it is possible to swap my old 95 engine to a 99-04 v6. I was wondering this because my engine isn't far off from the 200k miles mark. Will the car need any "major modification" for it to fit in. I want that engine because it is a lot better than the one I have, but then again what isn't.
Old May 13, 2006 | 12:33 PM
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you want to swap a 94-98 V-6 into a 99-04? or the other way around? if its a 94-98 into a 99-04 the big difference is taht the 99-04 engines have 40ish more HP and after mid 96 they dont have head gasket problems, im kinda confused here[&:]
Old May 13, 2006 | 12:37 PM
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I have a 95 mustang v6 and want to drop a 99-04 v6 engine on it, sorry for the confusion. I know the difference between the two engines, thats why I want to replace mine with the better of the two
Old May 13, 2006 | 12:38 PM
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you want to swap a 94-98 V-6 into a 99-04? or the other way around? if its a 94-98 into a 99-04 the big difference is taht the 99-04 engines have 40ish more HP and after mid 96 they dont have head gasket problems, im kinda confused here[&:]
i believe he was saying the engine out of is 95 is getting old and he wants to put in a new 99-04 v6 into his 95 V6 and wants to know what kinda problems he'll face
Old May 13, 2006 | 12:40 PM
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different computers, tranny should bolt up and so should everything else, its just wireing but it should slide right in there
Old May 13, 2006 | 12:40 PM
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nevermind he beat me 2 it
Old May 13, 2006 | 12:48 PM
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so as long as I get the right computer for it and the correct wiring, it should be fine? I kinda figured that, I was just making sure, thanks.
Old May 13, 2006 | 12:50 PM
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so as long as I get the right computer for it and the correct wiring, it should be fine? I kinda figured that, I was just making sure, thanks.
yep, talk to cobra232 though if you can, he knows alot about the V-6s, more technical stuff,
Old May 13, 2006 | 01:04 PM
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so as long as I get the right computer for it and the correct wiring, it should be fine? I kinda figured that, I was just making sure, thanks.
yep, talk to cobra232 though if you can, he knows alot about the V-6s, more technical stuff,
ok then I will as soon as Im heading towards the new engine, thanks again
Old May 13, 2006 | 04:55 PM
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I am considering doing the same swap, anyone have any more informations on what is needed? What problems to expect, etc?

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