v8 swap question.. what other parts do i need?
06-18-2010, 12:44 AM
#1
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v8 swap question.. what other parts do i need?
So ive been browsing craigslist and been contemplating on how to spend all my money! Supercharger is probably 2000$ minimum just for parts, so to hell with that mess.
So i stumbled upon a 4.6L taken out of 99 GT...It's being sold with all the electrical harnesses, ecu, engine accessories and tranny for around 900$. I havent gotten more information on it though.
But assuming it comes with:
-all electrical stuff
-all engine acc.
-tranny
What are the other required parts i would need to get going!
So far i know ill need:
-a gt K member
-GT gauges?? or will my current one work?
-will i need the GT radiator & fan?
-Will i still need a replacement driveshaft if i did keep my stock rear end?
-Break Booster? can anyone verify that?
Please give me any links or info!
Ill include pictures, whats your thoughts!? What other things would i want to replace given i did do this swap? I was thinking put in a new timing belts and plugs into the V8. Im sure there are many other things. Can anyone tell by the picture if the tranny is a 5-speed? And how difficult is this swap?
Hmm found this: http://www.3.8mustang.com/forum/showthread.php?t=136405
Tells me mostly evreything needed to do, i guess i can keep my stock K member?!
So i stumbled upon a 4.6L taken out of 99 GT...It's being sold with all the electrical harnesses, ecu, engine accessories and tranny for around 900$. I havent gotten more information on it though.
But assuming it comes with:
-all electrical stuff
-all engine acc.
-tranny
What are the other required parts i would need to get going!
So far i know ill need:
-a gt K member
-GT gauges?? or will my current one work?
-will i need the GT radiator & fan?
-Will i still need a replacement driveshaft if i did keep my stock rear end?
-Break Booster? can anyone verify that?
Please give me any links or info!
Ill include pictures, whats your thoughts!? What other things would i want to replace given i did do this swap? I was thinking put in a new timing belts and plugs into the V8. Im sure there are many other things. Can anyone tell by the picture if the tranny is a 5-speed? And how difficult is this swap?
Hmm found this: http://www.3.8mustang.com/forum/showthread.php?t=136405
Tells me mostly evreything needed to do, i guess i can keep my stock K member?!
Last edited by itsdaveonline; 06-18-2010 at 01:06 AM.
06-18-2010, 05:39 PM
#4
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Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Ohio
Posts: 246
since i cant help anyone out, i can at least dig up old threads 
https://mustangforums.com/forum/v6-1...ld-thread.html
i had it book marked as some day... long time from now, i'd like to do it myself
good luck
https://mustangforums.com/forum/v6-1...ld-thread.html
i had it book marked as some day... long time from now, i'd like to do it myself
good luck
06-19-2010, 01:14 AM
#6
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Join Date: May 2007
Location: North Carolina
Posts: 1,605
Along woth what you have listed you would need:
1. a tune for PATs
2. hydroboost (brake booster setup)
3. GT pedal assembly
You would not need:
1. a gt k member
2. driveshaft ( eventho it would be a good time to go with an aluminum piece)
1. a tune for PATs
2. hydroboost (brake booster setup)
3. GT pedal assembly
You would not need:
1. a gt k member
2. driveshaft ( eventho it would be a good time to go with an aluminum piece)
06-19-2010, 09:51 PM
#10
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Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: RI
Posts: 5,453
a 4v engine isn't any good? I'd take a good mach 1 swap if I came across one cheap, or an 01 cobra. And it would be cheaper to just sell your car and upgrade to a gt considering all the things it comes with stock over the sixxer that your going to pay for to convert.