3v swap

tweety_5150 · November 17th, 2011, 11:56 PM

so i have been reading a couple of threads on this i got a basic list of what would be needed for it i just want some advice from anyone that has done this swap and if there's a write up. i have search but haven't found one.

a couple of question will it bolt up to the stock motor mounts and i might upgrade the k-member, and the smog related stuff i live in cali so it has to have all the smog stuff.

tweety_5150 · November 19th, 2011, 04:27 PM

bump anyone?

Mineral_Grey_Gt · November 20th, 2011, 12:09 AM

From what I have read, you can keep the same k-member as well the mounts from the 2v. Now so smog proposes you should keep the factory (2v) manifolds till you can pass smog. I don't see why you can reuse the old motor's smog crap. One I don't know is if they will check for VCT operation. Your best bet is to call a smog ref and ask him/her.

tweety_5150 · November 20th, 2011, 01:27 AM

yea most of that i got from bits of info i found im mostly looking for the small details to make it much simpler....... and for the smog stuff all i have to do is keep the smog stuff from the new motor not the old one. and i don't think there's a way to check vct

Eagle2000GT · November 20th, 2011, 08:38 AM

There are a couple of guys on this forum that have done the swap. I expected them to respond. With the adapter kit the motor bolts right in. You use your stock exhaust, stock wiring harness and stock ECU. You have to lock out the variable valve timing and use a manually operated Cobra TB. I have heard that Logan Motorsport sells the complete swap kit for $950.

California is a little particular. Any intake or exhaust mod has to have a CARB # in order to pass inspection. You're car only has to meet the emission standards required of a 2000 Mustang GT. Swapping in a newer motor doesn't give you new standards. But I also know that California is cracking down building Hot Rods on old platforms.

I'd suggest you start by calling a local inspection station. They may or may not know but they should be able to refer you to someone who does.

tweety_5150 · November 21st, 2011, 01:13 AM

the inspection is not really a issue i just have to leave the stock smog stuff off the newer motor.

im more worry about the little detail that will take hour trying to figure out the main one im thinking about is where the AIC valve will go?

Eagle2000GT · November 21st, 2011, 06:28 AM

I don't believe you use the 2v IAC. From what I've read you use the 05-09 intake with a Cobra throttle body.

tweety_5150 · November 21st, 2011, 04:10 PM

ok i thought that i would have to put the IAC on. do you know about the radiator and heater hoses?

November 17th, 2011, 11:56 PM	#1
tweety_5150 Enthusiast 2000 GT Convertible Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Bay Area Cali Posts: 676 iTrader: 1 reviews	3v swap so i have been reading a couple of threads on this i got a basic list of what would be needed for it i just want some advice from anyone that has done this swap and if there's a write up. i have search but haven't found one. a couple of question will it bolt up to the stock motor mounts and i might upgrade the k-member, and the smog related stuff i live in cali so it has to have all the smog stuff.

November 20th, 2011, 08:38 AM	#5
Eagle2000GT I Post Entirely Way Too Much 2000 Mustang GT 12.73@111.36 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Shelbyville, IN Posts: 5,311 iTrader: 1 reviews	There are a couple of guys on this forum that have done the swap. I expected them to respond. With the adapter kit the motor bolts right in. You use your stock exhaust, stock wiring harness and stock ECU. You have to lock out the variable valve timing and use a manually operated Cobra TB. I have heard that Logan Motorsport sells the complete swap kit for $950. California is a little particular. Any intake or exhaust mod has to have a CARB # in order to pass inspection. You're car only has to meet the emission standards required of a 2000 Mustang GT. Swapping in a newer motor doesn't give you new standards. But I also know that California is cracking down building Hot Rods on old platforms. I'd suggest you start by calling a local inspection station. They may or may not know but they should be able to refer you to someone who does. __________________ ProCharger P-1SC, 9 psi, STD 396/383; Uncorrected 388/375; SAE 383/370 Mods list in Garage.

November 21st, 2011, 06:28 AM	#7
Eagle2000GT I Post Entirely Way Too Much 2000 Mustang GT 12.73@111.36 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Shelbyville, IN Posts: 5,311 iTrader: 1 reviews	I don't believe you use the 2v IAC. From what I've read you use the 05-09 intake with a Cobra throttle body. __________________ ProCharger P-1SC, 9 psi, STD 396/383; Uncorrected 388/375; SAE 383/370 Mods list in Garage.

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November 19th, 2011, 04:27 PM	#2
tweety_5150 Enthusiast 2000 GT Convertible Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Bay Area Cali Posts: 676 iTrader: 1 reviews	bump anyone?

November 20th, 2011, 12:09 AM	#3
Mineral_Grey_Gt Regular 2002 Mustang GT Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: California Posts: 420 iTrader: 0 reviews	From what I have read, you can keep the same k-member as well the mounts from the 2v. Now so smog proposes you should keep the factory (2v) manifolds till you can pass smog. I don't see why you can reuse the old motor's smog crap. One I don't know is if they will check for VCT operation. Your best bet is to call a smog ref and ask him/her.

November 20th, 2011, 01:27 AM	#4
tweety_5150 Enthusiast 2000 GT Convertible Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Bay Area Cali Posts: 676 iTrader: 1 reviews	yea most of that i got from bits of info i found im mostly looking for the small details to make it much simpler....... and for the smog stuff all i have to do is keep the smog stuff from the new motor not the old one. and i don't think there's a way to check vct

November 21st, 2011, 01:13 AM	#6
tweety_5150 Enthusiast 2000 GT Convertible Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Bay Area Cali Posts: 676 iTrader: 1 reviews	the inspection is not really a issue i just have to leave the stock smog stuff off the newer motor. im more worry about the little detail that will take hour trying to figure out the main one im thinking about is where the AIC valve will go?

November 21st, 2011, 04:10 PM	#8
tweety_5150 Enthusiast 2000 GT Convertible Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Bay Area Cali Posts: 676 iTrader: 1 reviews	ok i thought that i would have to put the IAC on. do you know about the radiator and heater hoses?

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