engine swap
5th Gear Member
Joined: Mar 2004
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RE: engine swap
why in god's name would you want to
a pre 99 4.6 is a dog and will take alot of money to make it fast.
you are better off putting a blower on your V6. you'll make alot more power prochargeing the V6 than swapping in the 4.6 for about the same money as swapping in a V8
plus you must notify your insurance company that you installed a v8 in place of the V6 so they can increase your premiums accordingly. failure to do so is insurance fraud and at the very least they will not cover damages in an accident and the worst will nail you to the cross for fraud
BTW welcome to the site
a pre 99 4.6 is a dog and will take alot of money to make it fast.
you are better off putting a blower on your V6. you'll make alot more power prochargeing the V6 than swapping in the 4.6 for about the same money as swapping in a V8
plus you must notify your insurance company that you installed a v8 in place of the V6 so they can increase your premiums accordingly. failure to do so is insurance fraud and at the very least they will not cover damages in an accident and the worst will nail you to the cross for fraud
BTW welcome to the site
6th Gear Member
Joined: Dec 2004
Posts: 15,865
From: Ludlow, Mass
RE: engine swap
ORIGINAL: cobra232
why in god's name would you want to
a pre 99 4.6 is a dog and will take alot of money to make it fast.
you are better off putting a blower on your V6. you'll make alot more power prochargeing the V6 than swapping in the 4.6 for about the same money as swapping in a V8
plus you must notify your insurance company that you installed a v8 in place of the V6 so they can increase your premiums accordingly. failure to do so is insurance fraud and at the very least they will not cover damages in an accident and the worst will nail you to the cross for fraud
BTW welcome to the site
why in god's name would you want to
a pre 99 4.6 is a dog and will take alot of money to make it fast.
you are better off putting a blower on your V6. you'll make alot more power prochargeing the V6 than swapping in the 4.6 for about the same money as swapping in a V8
plus you must notify your insurance company that you installed a v8 in place of the V6 so they can increase your premiums accordingly. failure to do so is insurance fraud and at the very least they will not cover damages in an accident and the worst will nail you to the cross for fraud
BTW welcome to the site
motor
motor mounts
motor accessories
tranny
tranny mounts
driveshaft
rear end
suspention
alot of money for minimul gains,
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1st Gear Member
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 61
RE: engine swap
well i have a 98 v6. and i realize that pre 99 4.6 arent great but i can get one for like 700 on ebay. however if you think gettin a SC for my car would be a better route ill take that into consideration.
2nd Gear Member
Joined: Jun 2006
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RE: engine swap
I did it with an 04 v8. Very recently too, from a E-bay bought motor I paid 1,300 for. Let me tell you, its a pain in the @ss. Kinda like death by 1,000 cuts....little things that add up. Parts you forget or dont realise arent compatible, that adds up FAST! All in all, It set me back $6,300. Im not trying to talk you out of it, just letting you know what your up against.
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Joined: Apr 2006
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RE: engine swap
ORIGINAL: Twister
sell the car and buy a V8
sell the car and buy a V8
6th Gear Member
Joined: Dec 2004
Posts: 15,865
From: Ludlow, Mass
RE: engine swap
ORIGINAL: tombo9876
well i have a 98 v6. and i realize that pre 99 4.6 arent great but i can get one for like 700 on ebay. however if you think gettin a SC for my car would be a better route ill take that into consideration.
well i have a 98 v6. and i realize that pre 99 4.6 arent great but i can get one for like 700 on ebay. however if you think gettin a SC for my car would be a better route ill take that into consideration.