Bought PI Engine and swapping

RandoGT · September 7th, 2007, 01:06 AM

alright so my friend sold me his PI engine for $700, nothing wrong with it. got it checked out and everything. now what all do i need to drop it into my 98 GT? also, when i buy parts for the engine, of course they're gonna be year 2000 parts (forgot to mention it's a 2000). but what about exhaust? 98 parts? anyway, let me know

RandoGT · September 9th, 2007, 01:01 PM

anyone?

DragonFreak · September 9th, 2007, 01:11 PM

the exhaust will still be for the 98...most headers with fit either motors

ujslost · September 9th, 2007, 01:35 PM

you need to used all your electronics off your engine, including coil packs etc etc.

droppedbass87 · September 9th, 2007, 02:26 PM

^ what he said..

RandoGT · September 9th, 2007, 04:01 PM

so, just drop in the engine and go?

ujslost · September 9th, 2007, 04:34 PM

pretty much

96gtstang&V6 · September 9th, 2007, 05:23 PM

wouldnt you need to tune the computer for that engine?

RandoGT · September 10th, 2007, 12:36 AM

that's what i was thinking. i thought that i'd have to tune the computer or buy a new ECU and stuff. well, that's awesome. so why don't people buy slightly used 99+ motors instead of doing the PI swap? it seems a lot cheaper. don't know about the installation, if you're gonna pay for it.

anyway, so all the engine parts, bolt-ons, and superchargers/turbos are going to be for a 99-04?

96gtstang&V6 · September 10th, 2007, 01:46 AM

you made a good point. lol

i believe so.

jersey98gt · September 10th, 2007, 09:20 AM

whats a 4.6L long block from ford go for these days anyway?

96gtstang&V6 · September 10th, 2007, 09:55 AM

no idea

RandoGT · September 10th, 2007, 10:13 AM

no idea here either. you can probably find an engine on Ebay for fairly cheap and then do the install. i've found a couple for a grand or less

nes · September 10th, 2007, 11:25 AM

if i could find a pi motor for 700 i would buy it. but i think people go ahead and do the swap because with the swap they usually put down higher numbers then with just the stock motor (compression bump ofcourse, but its the difference of 225-230 vs 240-245 to the wheels). anyways, congrats, and i believe it drops right in...

k3vin · September 18th, 2007, 12:57 AM

So what you guys are saying is that all the parts on my 96 gt will fit 99+ motor?

96gtstang&V6 · September 18th, 2007, 01:32 AM

yeah pretty much

droppedbass87 · September 18th, 2007, 02:07 AM

yeah..but when u get into internals then the windsor and romeo comes into play..but pretty mch ur stuff will bolt right onto it..like the engine wiring harness and tb up...just take a look at them side by side..everything has to be the same as ur engine comeing out..

September 7th, 2007, 01:06 AM	#1
RandoGT Enthusiast 1998 Mustang GT Need to hit the track Join Date: May 2007 Location: Katy, TX Posts: 856 iTrader: 0 reviews	Bought PI Engine and swapping alright so my friend sold me his PI engine for $700, nothing wrong with it. got it checked out and everything. now what all do i need to drop it into my 98 GT? also, when i buy parts for the engine, of course they're gonna be year 2000 parts (forgot to mention it's a 2000). but what about exhaust? 98 parts? anyway, let me know

September 9th, 2007, 01:35 PM	#4
ujslost MM Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Albertville, AL Posts: 3,920 Blog Entries: 1 iTrader: 1 reviews	you need to used all your electronics off your engine, including coil packs etc etc. __________________ 1986 Mustang GT t-top time piece!

September 9th, 2007, 02:26 PM	#5
droppedbass87 Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: diberville,mississippi Posts: 1,894 iTrader: 0 reviews	^ what he said.. __________________ fraziers transmission service..

September 9th, 2007, 04:34 PM	#7
ujslost MM Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Albertville, AL Posts: 3,920 Blog Entries: 1 iTrader: 1 reviews	pretty much __________________ 1986 Mustang GT t-top time piece!

September 9th, 2007, 05:23 PM	#8
96gtstang&V6 Enthusiast 1996 Mustang GT Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 759 iTrader: 2 reviews	wouldnt you need to tune the computer for that engine? __________________ 2002 mustang v6- Auto, K&N CAI, Flowmaster dual exhaust, Black bullits dd 1996 mustang gt- 5spd, black, cobra hood, stock November Birthday Club Founder Old username: 97gt www.discounttiredirect.com

September 9th, 2007, 01:01 PM	#2
RandoGT Enthusiast 1998 Mustang GT Need to hit the track Join Date: May 2007 Location: Katy, TX Posts: 856 iTrader: 0 reviews	anyone?

September 9th, 2007, 01:11 PM	#3
DragonFreak Regular Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Virginia Posts: 418 iTrader: 0 reviews	the exhaust will still be for the 98...most headers with fit either motors

September 9th, 2007, 04:01 PM	#6
RandoGT Enthusiast 1998 Mustang GT Need to hit the track Join Date: May 2007 Location: Katy, TX Posts: 856 iTrader: 0 reviews	so, just drop in the engine and go?

September 10th, 2007, 12:36 AM	#9
RandoGT Enthusiast 1998 Mustang GT Need to hit the track Join Date: May 2007 Location: Katy, TX Posts: 856 iTrader: 0 reviews	that's what i was thinking. i thought that i'd have to tune the computer or buy a new ECU and stuff. well, that's awesome. so why don't people buy slightly used 99+ motors instead of doing the PI swap? it seems a lot cheaper. don't know about the installation, if you're gonna pay for it. anyway, so all the engine parts, bolt-ons, and superchargers/turbos are going to be for a 99-04?

September 10th, 2007, 01:46 AM	#10
96gtstang&V6 Enthusiast 1996 Mustang GT Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 759 iTrader: 2 reviews	you made a good point. lol i believe so. __________________ 2002 mustang v6- Auto, K&N CAI, Flowmaster dual exhaust, Black bullits dd 1996 mustang gt- 5spd, black, cobra hood, stock November Birthday Club Founder Old username: 97gt www.discounttiredirect.com

September 10th, 2007, 09:20 AM	#11
jersey98gt Enthusiast Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 661 iTrader: 0 reviews	whats a 4.6L long block from ford go for these days anyway? __________________ -BBK CAI, BASSANI CB + X, SCT 93 tune, 4.10s, Cobra brakes, Cobra R wrapped in nitto 555 tire. -College Football and studies take up the bulk of my time.

September 10th, 2007, 09:55 AM	#12
96gtstang&V6 Enthusiast 1996 Mustang GT Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 759 iTrader: 2 reviews	no idea __________________ 2002 mustang v6- Auto, K&N CAI, Flowmaster dual exhaust, Black bullits dd 1996 mustang gt- 5spd, black, cobra hood, stock November Birthday Club Founder Old username: 97gt www.discounttiredirect.com

September 10th, 2007, 10:13 AM	#13
RandoGT Enthusiast 1998 Mustang GT Need to hit the track Join Date: May 2007 Location: Katy, TX Posts: 856 iTrader: 0 reviews	no idea here either. you can probably find an engine on Ebay for fairly cheap and then do the install. i've found a couple for a grand or less

September 10th, 2007, 11:25 AM	#14
nes Enthusiast Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 962 iTrader: 0 reviews	if i could find a pi motor for 700 i would buy it. but i think people go ahead and do the swap because with the swap they usually put down higher numbers then with just the stock motor (compression bump ofcourse, but its the difference of 225-230 vs 240-245 to the wheels). anyways, congrats, and i believe it drops right in... __________________ silver 98gt, blown- sold laser red 98gt, stock- gave away stormy blue 09 mazda3-traded 09 subaru wrx- soon to be 12 sec. daily driver 1988 gt- toy

September 18th, 2007, 12:57 AM	#15
k3vin Newbie Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 28 iTrader: 0 reviews	So what you guys are saying is that all the parts on my 96 gt will fit 99+ motor?

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September 18th, 2007, 01:32 AM	#16
96gtstang&V6 Enthusiast 1996 Mustang GT Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 759 iTrader: 2 reviews	yeah pretty much __________________ 2002 mustang v6- Auto, K&N CAI, Flowmaster dual exhaust, Black bullits dd 1996 mustang gt- 5spd, black, cobra hood, stock November Birthday Club Founder Old username: 97gt www.discounttiredirect.com

September 18th, 2007, 02:07 AM	#17
droppedbass87 Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: diberville,mississippi Posts: 1,894 iTrader: 0 reviews	yeah..but when u get into internals then the windsor and romeo comes into play..but pretty mch ur stuff will bolt right onto it..like the engine wiring harness and tb up...just take a look at them side by side..everything has to be the same as ur engine comeing out.. __________________ fraziers transmission service..