i don't know where to start... need advice on some upgrades.

MBEEZY55 · January 30th, 2007, 08:10 PM

i've got a '98 'stang gt. i've always wanted to get it pushing over 500 horses at least. about a week ago, i blew the head gaskets on it. so i figured this would be the best time to get something started. i'm not sure if i should rebuild this engine or get something else to work on. i've got some money to put into this project and would like some advice on where to start. would a 351 fit in this vehicle? what can i do to maximize the current 4.6 liter i've got?

japcrapkilla96 · January 30th, 2007, 08:47 PM

i heard that if u rip out a 5.4 out of an f-150 pick up the mounts r the same. i need more horse 4 my 96' gt should i keep it naturally aspirated and go with a 5.4 or a 5.0 and throw a supercharger on it

jerb43 · January 30th, 2007, 08:52 PM

if you do want to rebuild, i would go with all forged internals, superchare, turbo, twin turbo, or nos it, put some lower gears, headers, etc. there is a lot of things you can do to the 4.6's. pretty much let your imagination run wild! lol

MBEEZY55 · January 30th, 2007, 08:56 PM

that was my other thought, a 5.0. i'm going to put in a supercharger, but i'm not sure if it would be worth the upgrade to get a 5.0, or fix the 4.6. i need to decide on a motor. anyone know where to find quality rebuilt motors?

silver_96 · January 30th, 2007, 09:51 PM

Hey man pick up a 99-04 gt engine with pi heads its your best bet. Dont get into the other engine shit this is a direct swap and you get 260 to the crank stock. Its gonna be the best bang for your buck.

Luvdmustang · January 30th, 2007, 11:21 PM

gears

Luvdmustang · January 30th, 2007, 11:21 PM

hell, get some Pi heads or some gt 40s

Boomer · January 31st, 2007, 01:57 AM

Originally Posted by Luvdmustang

hell, get some Pi heads or some gt 40s

Huh???? GT 40's on a modular????? WTF......??????You mean Ford GT's, what intake is he going to run?

DropTopPony · January 31st, 2007, 10:33 PM

hey boomer what are you doing posting over here with the kids

1998_svt_cobra · February 1st, 2007, 12:25 AM

Sorry to say this, but I don't even know what GT 40s are. Enlighten me guys

Luvdmustang · February 1st, 2007, 01:11 AM

Originally Posted by 1998_svt_cobra

Sorry to say this, but I don't even know what GT 40s are. Enlighten me guys

... heads

1998_svt_cobra · February 1st, 2007, 07:52 PM

Okay, I kinda knew that but is it an aftermarket head or what? And if so, who makes it? I just really don't know anything about it.

Luvdmustang · February 1st, 2007, 08:14 PM

Originally Posted by 1998_svt_cobra

Okay, I kinda knew that but is it an aftermarket head or what? And if so, who makes it? I just really don't know anything about it.

its in the summit catalog. they are supposed to be good. www.summitracing.com check it out

January 30th, 2007, 08:10 PM	#1
MBEEZY55 Newbie Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: san francisco, ca Posts: 4 iTrader: 0 reviews	i don't know where to start... need advice on some upgrades. i've got a '98 'stang gt. i've always wanted to get it pushing over 500 horses at least. about a week ago, i blew the head gaskets on it. so i figured this would be the best time to get something started. i'm not sure if i should rebuild this engine or get something else to work on. i've got some money to put into this project and would like some advice on where to start. would a 351 fit in this vehicle? what can i do to maximize the current 4.6 liter i've got?

January 30th, 2007, 08:52 PM	#3
jerb43 Regular Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 185 iTrader: 0 reviews	if you do want to rebuild, i would go with all forged internals, superchare, turbo, twin turbo, or nos it, put some lower gears, headers, etc. there is a lot of things you can do to the 4.6's. pretty much let your imagination run wild! lol __________________ 1998 Mustang GT Super Charged! CGS Sub frames, Auto Meter gauges, Bassani Exhaust!

January 30th, 2007, 11:21 PM	#6
Luvdmustang Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: silent hill Posts: 1,281 iTrader: 0 reviews	gears __________________

January 30th, 2007, 11:21 PM	#7
Luvdmustang Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: silent hill Posts: 1,281 iTrader: 0 reviews	hell, get some Pi heads or some gt 40s __________________

January 31st, 2007, 10:33 PM	#9
DropTopPony Newbie Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: South Jersey Posts: 46 iTrader: 0 reviews	hey boomer what are you doing posting over here with the kids __________________ Have A 94-98 Go Here

January 30th, 2007, 08:47 PM	#2
japcrapkilla96 Newbie Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 21 iTrader: 0 reviews	i heard that if u rip out a 5.4 out of an f-150 pick up the mounts r the same. i need more horse 4 my 96' gt should i keep it naturally aspirated and go with a 5.4 or a 5.0 and throw a supercharger on it

January 30th, 2007, 08:56 PM	#4
MBEEZY55 Newbie Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: san francisco, ca Posts: 4 iTrader: 0 reviews	that was my other thought, a 5.0. i'm going to put in a supercharger, but i'm not sure if it would be worth the upgrade to get a 5.0, or fix the 4.6. i need to decide on a motor. anyone know where to find quality rebuilt motors?

January 30th, 2007, 09:51 PM	#5
silver_96 Regular Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 249 iTrader: 0 reviews	Hey man pick up a 99-04 gt engine with pi heads its your best bet. Dont get into the other engine shit this is a direct swap and you get 260 to the crank stock. Its gonna be the best bang for your buck.

February 1st, 2007, 12:25 AM	#10
1998_svt_cobra Regular 1998 SVT Mustang Cobra Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Columbus, NE Posts: 274 iTrader: 0 reviews	Sorry to say this, but I don't even know what GT 40s are. Enlighten me guys __________________ Kennebell 2.1L Twin Screw soon tooooo cooome! __________________^__________________ IT'S WATCHING YOU VETTE BOY

February 1st, 2007, 07:52 PM	#12
1998_svt_cobra Regular 1998 SVT Mustang Cobra Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Columbus, NE Posts: 274 iTrader: 0 reviews	Okay, I kinda knew that but is it an aftermarket head or what? And if so, who makes it? I just really don't know anything about it. __________________ Kennebell 2.1L Twin Screw soon tooooo cooome! __________________^__________________ IT'S WATCHING YOU VETTE BOY

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