v6 to 5.0 project

SilverSixxer · August 20th, 2008, 04:27 PM

hey you big v8 guys i need your help. I currently own a 2000 convertible, and i love it im getting 160,000 miles on the car tho and i want to put in a v8, its a v6. i got a mustang gt engine out of a 88 or 86 gt i know its going to be hard and difficult but anyone have advice on what to do, any kits, and thing that will help would be awsome, i also want to put a 5 or 6 speed tranny in as well

thanks!

flattusmaximus78 · August 20th, 2008, 10:14 PM

Don't.... thats my only advice. But if your TRUELY determined someone can chime in.

Goblin · August 20th, 2008, 10:31 PM

Although the 5.0 engines are solid, your better off getting your hands on a PI SOHC 4.6L. For emissions reasons, this is the best reccommendation. Shouldnt be hard to find a used one, in great condition for a few hundred bucks with wiring harness, and ECU. The swap is easy if you use a PI 4.6. Its basically a k-member swap, then plug and play from there.

mustangsoldier · August 20th, 2008, 11:14 PM

my question is what kind of budget are you on b/c ive seen someone try it before and he had to quit b/c just ran into so many problems, and he had a pretty large budget.

SilverSixxer · August 21st, 2008, 06:42 PM

i got prolly about ........ 4k for engine and nessacary parts.. my bro. is a VERY good mechanic so im not worried about that i just want to know if theres any kits to use to change out brackets and such.

mustangsoldier · August 21st, 2008, 07:31 PM

yea my buddy larry's brother owned a shop in town and like i said there were just way too many problems but i would go w/ goblins advice and go w/ a 4.6

trueblue01 · August 21st, 2008, 07:38 PM

Push rod motor all the way. Not as hard as some would lead you to believe. You staying EFI or going carbed? With a 5.0 / 5.8 you don't have to change the K member. I did a swap into a 95 and was even able to modify most of the old style brackets to fit. I did delete the AC but that's not all that hard to put in either.

mustangsoldier · August 21st, 2008, 07:41 PM

yea its easy if your carbed, im not saying its not possible

Goblin · August 22nd, 2008, 01:45 AM

If you dont have to worry about inspection, then go with a 5.8. I only recommended a 4.6 because of the possibility of inspection and emissions.

Goblin · August 22nd, 2008, 01:47 AM

Originally Posted by SilverSixxer

i got prolly about ........ 4k for engine and nessacary parts.. my bro. is a VERY good mechanic so im not worried about that i just want to know if theres any kits to use to change out brackets and such.

If you switch to a pushrod, you'll need all the brackets that go with it. The k-member CAN be modified, but i'd recommend getting a tubular one made for a smallblock. The swap isnt hard at all, just make sure you've got all your eggs in your basket before you tear into the car. Plan for the car to be down for awhile.

Squints · August 22nd, 2008, 07:25 AM

keep the sixer and spend your engine swap budget on a fox.

MikeD05GT · August 22nd, 2008, 10:57 AM

Originally Posted by Squints

keep the sixer and spend your engine swap budget on a fox.

+1... thats what i would do... second would be to put in a pi 4.6

SilverSixxer · August 22nd, 2008, 01:02 PM

thanks for the advice guys, im going to actually keep my six, when it goes bad im just going to get that rebuilt and put a small blower on it. thanks anyways guys.

August 20th, 2008, 04:27 PM	#1
SilverSixxer Regular 2000 Mustang v6 n/A Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 498 iTrader: 2 reviews	v6 to 5.0 project hey you big v8 guys i need your help. I currently own a 2000 convertible, and i love it im getting 160,000 miles on the car tho and i want to put in a v8, its a v6. i got a mustang gt engine out of a 88 or 86 gt i know its going to be hard and difficult but anyone have advice on what to do, any kits, and thing that will help would be awsome, i also want to put a 5 or 6 speed tranny in as well thanks! __________________ looking for a comp orange GT

August 20th, 2008, 10:14 PM	#2
flattusmaximus78 I Post Entirely Way Too Much 1993 5.ohhhh 12.97 @140mph Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Gatorland Posts: 6,122 iTrader: 3 reviews	Don't.... thats my only advice. But if your TRUELY determined someone can chime in. __________________ 02 Pewter z28, hoosiers/lid/exhaust/spray...125mph 1993 gt Sold, already missed --Moates Quarter horse $225-- --Cobra intake $150-- --tremec 3550 bell and shifter $1100--

August 20th, 2008, 10:31 PM	#3
Goblin Hardcore Enthusiast 88mm Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 2,111 iTrader: 0 reviews	Although the 5.0 engines are solid, your better off getting your hands on a PI SOHC 4.6L. For emissions reasons, this is the best reccommendation. Shouldnt be hard to find a used one, in great condition for a few hundred bucks with wiring harness, and ECU. The swap is easy if you use a PI 4.6. Its basically a k-member swap, then plug and play from there. __________________

August 21st, 2008, 06:42 PM	#5
SilverSixxer Regular 2000 Mustang v6 n/A Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 498 iTrader: 2 reviews	i got prolly about ........ 4k for engine and nessacary parts.. my bro. is a VERY good mechanic so im not worried about that i just want to know if theres any kits to use to change out brackets and such. __________________ looking for a comp orange GT

August 21st, 2008, 07:38 PM	#7
trueblue01 Enthusiast 1989 Mustang LX 10.98@126.7 NA Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: N.E. Ohio Posts: 698 iTrader: 0 reviews	Push rod motor all the way. Not as hard as some would lead you to believe. You staying EFI or going carbed? With a 5.0 / 5.8 you don't have to change the K member. I did a swap into a 95 and was even able to modify most of the old style brackets to fit. I did delete the AC but that's not all that hard to put in either. __________________ Never fast enough. Last edited by trueblue01; August 21st, 2008 at 07:41 PM.

August 20th, 2008, 11:14 PM	#4
mustangsoldier Hardcore Enthusiast 1993 Mustang we'll find out when i come home from iraq. Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: from Lawton, OK stationed @ Ft. Hood, TX Posts: 1,860 iTrader: 0 reviews	my question is what kind of budget are you on b/c ive seen someone try it before and he had to quit b/c just ran into so many problems, and he had a pretty large budget.

August 21st, 2008, 07:31 PM	#6
mustangsoldier Hardcore Enthusiast 1993 Mustang we'll find out when i come home from iraq. Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: from Lawton, OK stationed @ Ft. Hood, TX Posts: 1,860 iTrader: 0 reviews	yea my buddy larry's brother owned a shop in town and like i said there were just way too many problems but i would go w/ goblins advice and go w/ a 4.6

August 21st, 2008, 07:41 PM	#8
mustangsoldier Hardcore Enthusiast 1993 Mustang we'll find out when i come home from iraq. Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: from Lawton, OK stationed @ Ft. Hood, TX Posts: 1,860 iTrader: 0 reviews	yea its easy if your carbed, im not saying its not possible

August 22nd, 2008, 01:45 AM	#9
Goblin Hardcore Enthusiast 88mm Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 2,111 iTrader: 0 reviews	If you dont have to worry about inspection, then go with a 5.8. I only recommended a 4.6 because of the possibility of inspection and emissions. __________________

August 22nd, 2008, 07:25 AM	#11
Squints 2008 Hammock Rodeo Champ 2003 F-150 Lariat FX4 Supercab Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: VB,VA Posts: 1,236 iTrader: 0 reviews	keep the sixer and spend your engine swap budget on a fox. __________________ i have no mustang. so don't listen to anything i say.

August 22nd, 2008, 01:02 PM	#13
SilverSixxer Regular 2000 Mustang v6 n/A Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 498 iTrader: 2 reviews	thanks for the advice guys, im going to actually keep my six, when it goes bad im just going to get that rebuilt and put a small blower on it. thanks anyways guys. __________________ looking for a comp orange GT

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