Where can i buy engine lift brackets?

67svtstang · December 16th, 2009, 01:29 PM

I need engine lift brackets for an 03 SVT motor. I am sure they are the same as the regular 4.6L, but just in case, i wanted to clarify. So, does anybody know where i can purchase these brackets.

Thanks

y2k02 · December 16th, 2009, 02:23 PM

This is how I lift and drop my engine.

67svtstang · December 16th, 2009, 03:41 PM

Yes, but i do not wish to take the intake and supercharger off the motor.

03_StangGuy · December 16th, 2009, 03:45 PM

I dont know if thats possible

67svtstang · December 16th, 2009, 07:45 PM

I am putting the motor into a 67 fastback. Why would it not be possible?

03_StangGuy · December 16th, 2009, 07:52 PM

Where would u attach the chains above the blower? You dont really want the chains wrapping around it. Ive never heard of or seen an engine lift bracket like your describing.

wraitherx · December 16th, 2009, 08:03 PM

you can purchase them through Ford. I can get the part# for them out my service manual when I get home.

wishIhada5.0 · December 16th, 2009, 08:09 PM

I wont be pullin mine out the whole way (jus droppin the K to do LT's) but im glad to see that those alternator tabs are strong enough to hold

dcook_14 · December 16th, 2009, 08:20 PM

You're putting an 281 ci supercharged fuel injected modular motor into a '67 fastback and you're biggest problem is lifting the engine? Wow...

I'm guessing you're going to have to make something out of plate steel though

wraitherx · December 16th, 2009, 08:23 PM

ive always found the easiest way to pull my motor (4v) is to just drop it out the bottom

Boostang · December 16th, 2009, 08:27 PM

what do yall hook the chain up too to get it back in?

wishIhada5.0 · December 16th, 2009, 08:27 PM

Originally Posted by wraitherx

ive always found the easiest way to pull my motor (4v) is to just drop it out the bottom

If you access to a lift thats the way to go!

67svtstang · December 17th, 2009, 12:08 AM

I have seen brackets in pictures that look like they attach somewhere around the cylinder heads. They are long and bent. I have found some for 350.00, but would rather fab some up before spending that much on brackets that will only be used once or twice.
Putting a 4.6 into a 67 mustang isnt too big of an obstacle. i just thoughtI could save some time if the brackets were readily available for a reasonable price. BTW, i have started a thread in the classic forum if anybody would like to follow it.
Thanks

67 Fastback 4.6L SVT Project Follow Along

03_StangGuy · December 17th, 2009, 09:51 AM

Originally Posted by wishIhada5.0

I wont be pullin mine out the whole way (jus droppin the K to do LT's) but im glad to see that those alternator tabs are strong enough to hold

If thats the case I could see how disassembling the engine could be a waste.

wraitherx · December 17th, 2009, 10:03 AM

Originally Posted by 67svtstang

I have seen brackets in pictures that look like they attach somewhere around the cylinder heads. They are long and bent. I have found some for 350.00, but would rather fab some up before spending that much on brackets that will only be used once or twice.
Putting a 4.6 into a 67 mustang isnt too big of an obstacle. i just thoughtI could save some time if the brackets were readily available for a reasonable price. BTW, i have started a thread in the classic forum if anybody would like to follow it.
Thanks

67 Fastback 4.6L SVT Project Follow Along

they mount onto the front side of the heads to be able to allow you to tilt the engine up and out. They are rather expensive though if you were to get them from ford but im sure you can fab something up to work. If you need pictures on how they look just let me know and I can do a quick scan for you. Also have you tried over on SVTperformance to see if anyone has any or call up Steve @ Tousley Ford Parts Depot and see if he has them as he does 10% above cost on everything.

wishIhada5.0 · December 17th, 2009, 10:16 AM

Originally Posted by 03_StangGuy

If thats the case I could see how disassembling the engine could be a waste.

Im usin a bar with chains across the strut towers to hold it up while I pull the k member to put in LT's...should work out pretty good lol

dcook_14 · December 17th, 2009, 12:39 PM

Originally Posted by dcook_14

You're putting an 281 ci supercharged fuel injected modular motor into a '67 fastback and you're biggest problem is lifting the engine? Wow...

BTW I didn't mean that to be a smartass comment

Originally Posted by 67svtstang

Putting a 4.6 into a 67 mustang isnt too big of an obstacle.

67 Fastback 4.6L SVT Project Follow Along

I can't wait to get home so I can see the pictures of this thing!

I'm curious to know why it's not a big obstacle. I'm sure if you can swing the money to buy a bunch of brand new parts, conversion kits, and wiring harnesses it's not a big deal to put an EFI motor in an old car, but what if you need to do it on a budget? That has to make it considerably harder doesn't it?

If not, I'm going to quit building on my '04 GT and try to get my neighbor to sell me his '69 fastback (at least I think it's a '69, the side scoop is way up by the 1/4 window) that has been sitting in his driveway for the last 10 years. Don't get me wrong, I love my '04. But if I could put the supercharged 4.6 I'm building into an old mustang and just have a stock 4.6 with exhaust on the '04 to use as a DD I'd be just fine with that!

EDIT: If you want to PM me or something so it doesn't clog up your thread go for it

67svtstang · December 17th, 2009, 03:05 PM

I found an NOS SVT motor and t-56 trans for 8,000. The conversion wiring and reprogrammed computer were around 1,600. Mounts and conversion parts run about 1,100. Shock tower cut outs were 350.00.
It's not just the parts that are expensive, but a good fastback shell, body work, fiberglass, and paint are what really add up.

The conversion is not a big obstacle because several companies now make conversion motor and transmission mounts. The conversion wiring is readily available as well. With the hood i am using, there is no need to drop the motor down or back for clearance. The only thing that i will need to fab up is a new mount for the aftermarket radiator and one for the superhcharger cooler. Small obstacles, but nothing huge. However, if i was using a 5.4L shelby motor, as some are doing, then there would be a lot of larger hurdles to overcome.
I don't think there is anyway to really build a restomod on a tight budget. Things add up quick

dcook_14 · December 17th, 2009, 03:33 PM

Can you post links to the things you used
-conversion wiring
-conversion computer
-Mounts and other conversion parts
-Shock tower cutouts
-RRS front suspension and brakes
-TCP Power steering rack
-TCP G-bar system for the rear

I can do the bodywork myself so that's not a big deal to me

330CubeGt · December 17th, 2009, 04:19 PM

Bolts and Chains don't work?

December 16th, 2009, 01:29 PM	#1
67svtstang April 2010 ROTM 1967 Fastback Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 417 iTrader: 0 reviews	Where can i buy engine lift brackets? I need engine lift brackets for an 03 SVT motor. I am sure they are the same as the regular 4.6L, but just in case, i wanted to clarify. So, does anybody know where i can purchase these brackets. Thanks

December 16th, 2009, 02:23 PM	#2
y2k02 Hardcore Enthusiast 02 Mustang GT 9.91@133 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,307 iTrader: 1 reviews	This is how I lift and drop my engine. __________________ 2002 GT PI heads Twin 60mm turbos Th400 6.34@114 1/8 9.99@137 1/4 http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t...t/DSCF5654.jpg http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t...2gt/IMG060.jpg

December 16th, 2009, 03:45 PM	#4
03_StangGuy I Poop Entirely Way Too Much Blown 03 GT Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Long Island NY Posts: 6,917 iTrader: 0 reviews	I dont know if thats possible __________________

December 16th, 2009, 07:52 PM	#6
03_StangGuy I Poop Entirely Way Too Much Blown 03 GT Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Long Island NY Posts: 6,917 iTrader: 0 reviews	Where would u attach the chains above the blower? You dont really want the chains wrapping around it. Ive never heard of or seen an engine lift bracket like your describing. __________________

December 16th, 2009, 08:03 PM	#7
wraitherx Moderator '99 SVT Cobra Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Virginia Beach, VA Posts: 9,568 iTrader: 11 reviews	you can purchase them through Ford. I can get the part# for them out my service manual when I get home. __________________ BUILD 2 IN PROGRESS

December 16th, 2009, 03:41 PM	#3
67svtstang April 2010 ROTM 1967 Fastback Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 417 iTrader: 0 reviews	Yes, but i do not wish to take the intake and supercharger off the motor.

December 16th, 2009, 07:45 PM	#5
67svtstang April 2010 ROTM 1967 Fastback Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 417 iTrader: 0 reviews	I am putting the motor into a 67 fastback. Why would it not be possible?

December 16th, 2009, 08:09 PM	#8
wishIhada5.0 April 2012 ROTM 2002 GT, True Blue, Stick Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: About an hour east of Pittsburgh Posts: 4,083 iTrader: 0 reviews	I wont be pullin mine out the whole way (jus droppin the K to do LT's) but im glad to see that those alternator tabs are strong enough to hold __________________ True blue crew founder/member #1 378/442 rwhp/rwtqon a Mustang dyno cams are in..#'s coming this summer

December 16th, 2009, 08:20 PM	#9
dcook_14 Banned 2004 Mustang GT 12.35@114.08 w/ 1.88 60' Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Waterloo, IA Posts: 7,015 Blog Entries: 2 iTrader: 7 reviews	You're putting an 281 ci supercharged fuel injected modular motor into a '67 fastback and you're biggest problem is lifting the engine? Wow... I'm guessing you're going to have to make something out of plate steel though __________________ Do the Right Thing, Cook. ~Zip.

December 16th, 2009, 08:23 PM	#10
wraitherx Moderator '99 SVT Cobra Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Virginia Beach, VA Posts: 9,568 iTrader: 11 reviews	ive always found the easiest way to pull my motor (4v) is to just drop it out the bottom __________________ BUILD 2 IN PROGRESS

December 16th, 2009, 08:27 PM	#11
Boostang Hardcore Enthusiast 1997 Mustang GT 11.01@128.32 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Seale, Alabama Posts: 1,747 iTrader: 0 reviews	what do yall hook the chain up too to get it back in? __________________ If It Dont Flow It Wont Go!!! forged pistons,teksid block and a romeo cast cranks for sale.. pm if interested.. selling them for next too nothing

December 17th, 2009, 12:08 AM	#13
67svtstang April 2010 ROTM 1967 Fastback Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 417 iTrader: 0 reviews	I have seen brackets in pictures that look like they attach somewhere around the cylinder heads. They are long and bent. I have found some for 350.00, but would rather fab some up before spending that much on brackets that will only be used once or twice. Putting a 4.6 into a 67 mustang isnt too big of an obstacle. i just thoughtI could save some time if the brackets were readily available for a reasonable price. BTW, i have started a thread in the classic forum if anybody would like to follow it. Thanks 67 Fastback 4.6L SVT Project Follow Along

December 17th, 2009, 03:05 PM	#18
67svtstang April 2010 ROTM 1967 Fastback Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 417 iTrader: 0 reviews	I found an NOS SVT motor and t-56 trans for 8,000. The conversion wiring and reprogrammed computer were around 1,600. Mounts and conversion parts run about 1,100. Shock tower cut outs were 350.00. It's not just the parts that are expensive, but a good fastback shell, body work, fiberglass, and paint are what really add up. The conversion is not a big obstacle because several companies now make conversion motor and transmission mounts. The conversion wiring is readily available as well. With the hood i am using, there is no need to drop the motor down or back for clearance. The only thing that i will need to fab up is a new mount for the aftermarket radiator and one for the superhcharger cooler. Small obstacles, but nothing huge. However, if i was using a 5.4L shelby motor, as some are doing, then there would be a lot of larger hurdles to overcome. I don't think there is anyway to really build a restomod on a tight budget. Things add up quick Last edited by 67svtstang; December 17th, 2009 at 03:14 PM.

December 17th, 2009, 03:33 PM	#19
dcook_14 Banned 2004 Mustang GT 12.35@114.08 w/ 1.88 60' Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Waterloo, IA Posts: 7,015 Blog Entries: 2 iTrader: 7 reviews	Can you post links to the things you used -conversion wiring -conversion computer -Mounts and other conversion parts -Shock tower cutouts -RRS front suspension and brakes -TCP Power steering rack -TCP G-bar system for the rear I can do the bodywork myself so that's not a big deal to me __________________ Do the Right Thing, Cook. ~Zip.

December 17th, 2009, 04:19 PM	#20
330CubeGt MM Fanatic 1997 SVT COBRA 1996 Mustang V6 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Orlando Posts: 4,880 iTrader: 14 reviews	Bolts and Chains don't work? __________________ -04 IRS - Magnaflow - Wheel Replica - Autometer - FTBR - FRPP - SCT - Brembo - PRO 5.0 - BOI-

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