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So I love my car and it is paid for. The color scheme is exactly what I wanted for the longest time and I finally got it. I was thinking about blowing it this summer but a friend of mine threw out the idea of doing a swap first to get the go fast bug out there then blowing that in a few years. My car is mint and I know every detail down to every nut and bolt that has been turned or replaced. What are you guys thoughts on this? I know most will say to get a cobra but to me having a clean looking sleeper gt is more my style...

[02TrickFlowGT]

I say if your down, DO IT, Id like to do it honestly

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Originally Posted by 02TrickFlowGT I say if your down, DO IT, Id like to do it honestly

I think im going too. I already have a 99/01 cobra front and a y2k hood. That look, wingless, DD FR's, and a 4V swap would be pretty sick. Is there a company out their that sells a kit to purchase. I am not much on piecing things together...

[dsgpony]

That 4v swap is going to cost you a lot more then a built 2v. If I were you, i'd just build your 2v and slap a blower on it.

Would you be buying a termi longblock or just forging your block and throwing on 4v heads?

[02gtKev]

Originally Posted by dsgpony That 4v swap is going to cost you a lot more then a built 2v. If I were you, i'd just build your 2v and slap a blower on it. Would you be buying a termi longblock or just forging your block and throwing on 4v heads?

I say the best budget 4v is the Lincoln MKVIII swap....you can find decent mileage running long blocks for under $800.

[chrisv_10]

I bought a running 95mark viii for 600. Made money back on selling the trans, the body, and the 2v. Check out my build.

[WickedSnake00]

Originally Posted by GTPowered4.6L So I love my car and it is paid for. The color scheme is exactly what I wanted for the longest time and I finally got it. I was thinking about blowing it this summer but a friend of mine threw out the idea of doing a swap first to get the go fast bug out there then blowing that in a few years. My car is mint and I know every detail down to every nut and bolt that has been turned or replaced. What are you guys thoughts on this? I know most will say to get a cobra but to me having a clean looking sleeper gt is more my style...

I fully support this decision.

It worked out great for me.

Originally Posted by dsgpony That 4v swap is going to cost you a lot more then a built 2v. If I were you, i'd just build your 2v and slap a blower on it. Would you be buying a termi longblock or just forging your block and throwing on 4v heads?

Not true. Mine was about on par with a built 2v.

[dsgpony]

You must of got a good deal.

[SVO85]

I love my 4V swap, there's no kit really needed. There's plenty of write ups out there on how to do it. I used this guide for the most part, minus the special touches Modular Revolution Forums. Just be aware before you start that some of the stuff is getting a little harder and or more expensive to get a hold of, stuff like the throttle cable and coolant crossover tube for example. There's also a lot of stuff that will nickle and dime you so be prepared to do some searching.

[97SVT]

I did not even know that they sold a kit for it link please

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The more and more I have researched it the more I do not think I want to go that route. My original thought was that I would just swap in a mach or cobra engine and build from there. After looking at some of the 2V builds I may just go that route. I do not need major power. I loved my 99 cobra and how the engine rev'd to forever. If I had 400ish RWHP that would be plenty for me. I just want something that I could get on it if I had to on the street and maybe make a few passes in the mid to low 12's at the track.

[y2k02]

Your 2v can rev just as high as the cobra. Ported stock heads, valve springs, cams, longtube headers and front tubular suspension will get you low to mid 12's.