Engine swaps?
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From: Woodstock, GA
RE: Engine swaps?
ok, to set everyone straight. 96-04 GTs are 2v. 96-04 Cobras are 4v. 03-04 Mach 1s are 4v. 03-04 Cobras are the only ones factory supercharged. 05+V8s are 3v. the 99-01 Cobra 4v and 03-04 Mach 1 4v motors are similiar but not quite the same. the internals are slightly different. what else do ya'll wanna know?
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RE: Engine swaps?
ORIGINAL: HornyHornyHippo
http://www.vmptuning.com/store/index...&parent=55 Is a good kit for oyur six.
http://www.vmptuning.com/store/index...&parent=55 Is a good kit for oyur six.
^^ would that be another good alternative if i wasnt to go w/ the one you mentioned?
im am trying to budget it so i dont cut any corners but can still buy a nice exhaust sometime soon haha
as for the stroker kit, for the price id probably just supercharger a engine or drop a 4.6L in(that is if i got a v6)
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Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 644
From: Woodstock, GA
RE: Engine swaps?
ORIGINAL: jv101
https://mustangforums.com/m_3332042/tm.htm
^^ would that be another good alternative if i wasnt to go w/ the one you mentioned?
im am trying to budget it so i dont cut any corners but can still buy a nice exhaust sometime soon haha
as for the stroker kit, for the price id probably just supercharger a engine or drop a 4.6L in(that is if i got a v6)
ORIGINAL: HornyHornyHippo
http://www.vmptuning.com/store/index...&parent=55 Is a good kit for oyur six.
http://www.vmptuning.com/store/index...&parent=55 Is a good kit for oyur six.
^^ would that be another good alternative if i wasnt to go w/ the one you mentioned?
im am trying to budget it so i dont cut any corners but can still buy a nice exhaust sometime soon haha
as for the stroker kit, for the price id probably just supercharger a engine or drop a 4.6L in(that is if i got a v6)
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Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 8,540
From: South FL
RE: Engine swaps?
Getting a V6 and SCing it will cost less than buying a GT....plus you'll make more power. Seems pretty straight forward to me.
Go Pro Charger all the way. Very easy to install, very complete kits and great numbers on an otherwise STOCK V6.
To answer an earlier question - there is much more different between a V6 and the GT than just the engine size.
Go Pro Charger all the way. Very easy to install, very complete kits and great numbers on an otherwise STOCK V6.
To answer an earlier question - there is much more different between a V6 and the GT than just the engine size.
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RE: Engine swaps?
i am hoping to keep it all around $8,000ish
the cheapest GT i have found around here is $8,000
so now my 3 options are:
-buy a gt
-v6 engine swap
-supercharger/procharger
lilrouch-do you care to explain the other differences to me?
the cheapest GT i have found around here is $8,000
so now my 3 options are:
-buy a gt
-v6 engine swap
-supercharger/procharger
lilrouch-do you care to explain the other differences to me?
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Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 8,540
From: South FL
RE: Engine swaps?
A Gt will be just that... a Gt. Nothing special.
A swapped V6 (to 4.2L) will give the same hp/tq as the old 5.0L (220 ish depending on wha year motor.)
A SC'd 3.8L will give mid 300 hp.
Other V8 o V6 differences are the front suspension and rear end. If a V8 swap to a 4.6L is the path, go witha DOHC motor to make the most of it (5.4 DOHC would be sweet). I will need full motor, computer, harness, front suspension, trans (to be safe), rear axle, dash cluster and in-car harness to make it work wihout rigging it. Best bet is to get a wreck donor car so it's all there.
If a stock SOHC 4.6L is put in, you'll spend more on it to get 260 hp than you would to just SC a 3.8L and get 100 hp more out of the sixer.
A swapped V6 (to 4.2L) will give the same hp/tq as the old 5.0L (220 ish depending on wha year motor.)
A SC'd 3.8L will give mid 300 hp.
Other V8 o V6 differences are the front suspension and rear end. If a V8 swap to a 4.6L is the path, go witha DOHC motor to make the most of it (5.4 DOHC would be sweet). I will need full motor, computer, harness, front suspension, trans (to be safe), rear axle, dash cluster and in-car harness to make it work wihout rigging it. Best bet is to get a wreck donor car so it's all there.
If a stock SOHC 4.6L is put in, you'll spend more on it to get 260 hp than you would to just SC a 3.8L and get 100 hp more out of the sixer.
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From: Ludlow, Mass
RE: Engine swaps?
ORIGINAL: ShinobiOfLegends
$1500 will end up being the price of your entire exhaust assuming you do the entireinstall yourself. if you pay someone, tack on another $1000 for the entire install. headers are a PITA and the install for them is usually around $500 to $600. unless you're just dead set on it, i would just get a GT and call it a day and not worry about a supercharger until you've paid your car off. and dont look at the prices on here, most of these guys want top dollar. i bought a pristine 2003 GT w/ 42k miles on it for $10,500. look on autotrader or autoextra for the best deals. and dont be afraid to negotiate the price.
ORIGINAL: jv101
https://mustangforums.com/m_3332042/tm.htm
^^ would that be another good alternative if i wasnt to go w/ the one you mentioned?
im am trying to budget it so i dont cut any corners but can still buy a nice exhaust sometime soon haha
as for the stroker kit, for the price id probably just supercharger a engine or drop a 4.6L in(that is if i got a v6)
ORIGINAL: HornyHornyHippo
http://www.vmptuning.com/store/index...&parent=55 Is a good kit for oyur six.
http://www.vmptuning.com/store/index...&parent=55 Is a good kit for oyur six.
^^ would that be another good alternative if i wasnt to go w/ the one you mentioned?
im am trying to budget it so i dont cut any corners but can still buy a nice exhaust sometime soon haha
as for the stroker kit, for the price id probably just supercharger a engine or drop a 4.6L in(that is if i got a v6)
H pipe $180
catback $190
force mufflers $70
cats $200
install $250
total: ~$1100
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RE: Engine swaps?
ORIGINAL: LilRoush
A Gt will be just that... a Gt. Nothing special.
A swapped V6 (to 4.2L) will give the same hp/tq as the old 5.0L (220 ish depending on wha year motor.)
A SC'd 3.8L will give mid 300 hp.
Other V8 o V6 differences are the front suspension and rear end. If a V8 swap to a 4.6L is the path, go witha DOHC motor to make the most of it (5.4 DOHC would be sweet). I will need full motor, computer, harness, front suspension, trans (to be safe), rear axle, dash cluster and in-car harness to make it work wihout rigging it. Best bet is to get a wreck donor car so it's all there.
If a stock SOHC 4.6L is put in, you'll spend more on it to get 260 hp than you would to just SC a 3.8L and get 100 hp more out of the sixer.
A Gt will be just that... a Gt. Nothing special.
A swapped V6 (to 4.2L) will give the same hp/tq as the old 5.0L (220 ish depending on wha year motor.)
A SC'd 3.8L will give mid 300 hp.
Other V8 o V6 differences are the front suspension and rear end. If a V8 swap to a 4.6L is the path, go witha DOHC motor to make the most of it (5.4 DOHC would be sweet). I will need full motor, computer, harness, front suspension, trans (to be safe), rear axle, dash cluster and in-car harness to make it work wihout rigging it. Best bet is to get a wreck donor car so it's all there.
If a stock SOHC 4.6L is put in, you'll spend more on it to get 260 hp than you would to just SC a 3.8L and get 100 hp more out of the sixer.
sorry for all the questions, just trying to learn and make the best choice. thanks for all the help so far!!