Engine Swaps = Waste!

Dansby · January 2nd, 2008, 02:37 AM

Im sorry, but it is. I drive a 6er, not by choice, but I do. Ive thought about the swap as all v6 drivers do. But lately, I have seen WAY to many posts about them in the v6 section.

Guys, it isnt worth the work, the time, the effort, the money. Im sorry, its just not. If you think your insurance will be cheaper because its originally a 6, your wrong. You have to claim it as a v8 so your spending all that extra money on the swap when it could go to insurance on an 8.

If your reasoning is because you want the weight of the 6er with the power of the 8, get a gt and strip a few things and you have the same result.

If you are "going to do the swap" and you have questions, be honest with yourself, it more than likly isnt going to happen. I know there are guys that have done it, but they are a select few.

Sorry for the rant, but I just felt compelled to say it. Ive just seen so many friggen threads about it recently.

Anyways, rant over.

tjames · January 2nd, 2008, 02:57 AM

guys are curious about it so they ask questions. ya they probably wont end up doing it after they realize the what it really takes but hey at least they are asking questions and getting interested in working on their cars

Drgnracin72 · January 2nd, 2008, 03:08 AM

and who are you to tell someone what is worth it and whats not? just becasue your not capable of doing it doesnt mean someone else is not

HMUSN · January 2nd, 2008, 03:11 AM

i know of an 00 V6 with a 04 GT body that has a 03
Cobra motor

Luis_GT · January 2nd, 2008, 03:42 AM

Originally Posted by jdansby1

If your reasoning is because you want the weight of the 6er with the power of the 8, get a gt and strip a few things and you have the same result.

thats a reaaaaaally dumb reason... the difference in weight of a v6 vs. its GT counterpart are the 2 added pistons, the 8.8 rear differencial and better suspension

MSO · January 2nd, 2008, 08:51 AM

Originally Posted by HMUSN

i know of an 00 V6 with a 04 GT body that has a 03
Cobra motor

im struggling to make any sense of this

how cud you have a 2000V6, in a 04 gt body.. with a 03 cobra motor?

Originally Posted by Luis_GT

thats a reaaaaaally dumb reason... the difference in weight of a v6 vs. its GT counterpart are the 2 added pistons, the 8.8 rear differencial and better suspension

if you added all the suspension and driveline components that a GT has to the V6, the one main advantage the 6 wud have is the weight up front

it wud be slight.. but ur front/back weight ratio wud be better in a 6

HMUSN · January 2nd, 2008, 10:00 AM

easy.

it started life as a v6, got a GT hood,bumpers, emblems, than had a Cobra motor tossed in it.

Speedstang302 · January 2nd, 2008, 10:04 AM

Originally Posted by HMUSN

easy.

it started life as a v6, got a GT hood,bumpers, emblems, than had a Cobra motor tossed in it.

HMUSN · January 2nd, 2008, 10:08 AM

^
http://www.liloia.com/images/111605_your_mom_cookie.jpg

MustangMatt96GT · January 2nd, 2008, 10:09 AM

is that franks car? Invictus?

Dansby · January 2nd, 2008, 01:28 PM

All im saying is that, in my opinion, it isnt worth the money. And if they are curious about it, go read one of the other 30 on the first 3 pages about it. Thats all im saying. All of the guys who keep answering the questions for the guys who are asking are all repeating themselves and wind up just linking them to another one of the threads anyways.

Onemanzu · January 2nd, 2008, 01:29 PM

i think in the last 24 hours i have seen 4 ...

just post the thread link from one to the other, then vice versa so they can continue going in circles

vfast · January 2nd, 2008, 01:40 PM

it's not worth it..unless the car was wrecked or dirt cheap..to many gt's laying around cheap

1FastFox · January 2nd, 2008, 01:40 PM

Why not make a sticky on the topic if its that common? But I do know what you mean. I think all the sections have alot of redundant threads. Its just new people being new... We were all new, trying t figure things out at one time or another, wether its new to cars or this site... A little patience and a helping hand goes a long way. Who knows one of the newbs might be the next Bill Gates and will track you down in 10 years for helping him and buy you whatever car you want...

HMUSN · January 2nd, 2008, 01:42 PM

who reads the stickies?

Dansby · January 2nd, 2008, 01:45 PM

Originally Posted by HMUSN

who reads the stickies?

Not I said the forum goer...haha. Ive gone over them, but ya...

1FastFox · January 2nd, 2008, 01:50 PM

Well if you have a sticky titled 3.8-4.6 swap ( or 4.0-4.6 swap ) and someone was getting ready to post a thread, dont you think they would read there first? "DING DING DING.... 1FastFox is closest to the actual price without going over..."
-- Bob Barker or Drew Carey ( You Pick )

whiteboycustom · January 2nd, 2008, 01:56 PM

ur from lumberton that explains it all hahahaha

MSO · January 2nd, 2008, 02:11 PM

the problem with 6ers is that they're middle children

they're not as flexible as 2.3s, but not as powerful as the V8s

and its not cost-effective to do anything to a V6 as it is with a 2.3 or V8

in the end, if you plan on making power, gettina v6 is pointless and/or a waste of money

B0B · January 2nd, 2008, 02:25 PM

i wouldn't say thats not cost effective to mod a 6. you can put a turbo on a 6 just as you can on a 2.3.

January 2nd, 2008, 02:37 AM	#1
Dansby Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Orange, Texas Posts: 2,285 iTrader: 1 reviews	Engine Swaps = Waste! Im sorry, but it is. I drive a 6er, not by choice, but I do. Ive thought about the swap as all v6 drivers do. But lately, I have seen WAY to many posts about them in the v6 section. Guys, it isnt worth the work, the time, the effort, the money. Im sorry, its just not. If you think your insurance will be cheaper because its originally a 6, your wrong. You have to claim it as a v8 so your spending all that extra money on the swap when it could go to insurance on an 8. If your reasoning is because you want the weight of the 6er with the power of the 8, get a gt and strip a few things and you have the same result. If you are "going to do the swap" and you have questions, be honest with yourself, it more than likly isnt going to happen. I know there are guys that have done it, but they are a select few. Sorry for the rant, but I just felt compelled to say it. Ive just seen so many friggen threads about it recently. Anyways, rant over.

January 2nd, 2008, 03:08 AM	#3
Drgnracin72 I Post Entirely Way Too Much Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: somewhere in oklahoma Posts: 10,635 iTrader: 2 reviews	and who are you to tell someone what is worth it and whats not? just becasue your not capable of doing it doesnt mean someone else is not __________________ RIP ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ Political Correctness is a doctrine, fostered by a delusional, illogical, liberal minority and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a turd by the clean end. One Big Ass Mistake America SHEEPDOGS

January 2nd, 2008, 03:11 AM	#4
HMUSN Doc 1986 SVO 48.47@ 12.58 Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 37,050 iTrader: 11 reviews	i know of an 00 V6 with a 04 GT body that has a 03 Cobra motor __________________

January 2nd, 2008, 10:00 AM	#7
HMUSN Doc 1986 SVO 48.47@ 12.58 Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 37,050 iTrader: 11 reviews	easy. it started life as a v6, got a GT hood,bumpers, emblems, than had a Cobra motor tossed in it. __________________

January 2nd, 2008, 10:08 AM	#9
HMUSN Doc 1986 SVO 48.47@ 12.58 Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 37,050 iTrader: 11 reviews	^ http://www.liloia.com/images/111605_your_mom_cookie.jpg __________________

January 2nd, 2008, 10:09 AM	#10
MustangMatt96GT Proud American 1996 Mustang GT Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Lakewood, CO Posts: 10,692 iTrader: 3 reviews	is that franks car? Invictus? __________________ RIP Travis Billings Special Thanks to: Andrews Racing Transmissions Baseline Suspensions 25.3 SFI Chassis Build Never Lift Racecars

January 2nd, 2008, 01:28 PM	#11
Dansby Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Orange, Texas Posts: 2,285 iTrader: 1 reviews	All im saying is that, in my opinion, it isnt worth the money. And if they are curious about it, go read one of the other 30 on the first 3 pages about it. Thats all im saying. All of the guys who keep answering the questions for the guys who are asking are all repeating themselves and wind up just linking them to another one of the threads anyways.

January 2nd, 2008, 01:29 PM	#12
Onemanzu ¡ʇsnq ɹo uʍop ǝpısdn Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Looking for free hand jobs in poland springs nebraska... silly gooses Posts: 12,550 Blog Entries: 1 iTrader: 0 reviews	i think in the last 24 hours i have seen 4 ... just post the thread link from one to the other, then vice versa so they can continue going in circles __________________ My Foz

January 2nd, 2008, 01:40 PM	#13
vfast Banned Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: shimmy shack takeout Posts: 1,084 iTrader: 0 reviews	it's not worth it..unless the car was wrecked or dirt cheap..to many gt's laying around cheap __________________ EVERYONE IS ENTITLED TO MY OPINION:cool: 6'ers are for kids 1965 chevelle SS 421 sbc 6 speed, 3.90 gears,alum d-shaft, brodix heads,roller cam,925 AED carb...grocery getter[COLOR="Red"]RIP[/COLOR]

January 2nd, 2008, 01:40 PM	#14
1FastFox Skirt Chasing Phallus Phondler Kit Car/Ducati/Explorer Nike Fast Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Indiana Posts: 10,495 iTrader: 4 reviews	Why not make a sticky on the topic if its that common? But I do know what you mean. I think all the sections have alot of redundant threads. Its just new people being new... We were all new, trying t figure things out at one time or another, wether its new to cars or this site... A little patience and a helping hand goes a long way. Who knows one of the newbs might be the next Bill Gates and will track you down in 10 years for helping him and buy you whatever car you want... __________________ QUOTE OF THE DAY (5/25/12): “Don’t play what’s there, play what’s not there.” ‐ Miles Davis

January 2nd, 2008, 01:42 PM	#15
HMUSN Doc 1986 SVO 48.47@ 12.58 Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 37,050 iTrader: 11 reviews	who reads the stickies? __________________

January 2nd, 2008, 01:50 PM	#17
1FastFox Skirt Chasing Phallus Phondler Kit Car/Ducati/Explorer Nike Fast Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Indiana Posts: 10,495 iTrader: 4 reviews	Well if you have a sticky titled 3.8-4.6 swap ( or 4.0-4.6 swap ) and someone was getting ready to post a thread, dont you think they would read there first? "DING DING DING.... 1FastFox is closest to the actual price without going over..." -- Bob Barker or Drew Carey ( You Pick ) __________________ QUOTE OF THE DAY (5/25/12): “Don’t play what’s there, play what’s not there.” ‐ Miles Davis

January 2nd, 2008, 01:56 PM	#18
whiteboycustom El Conquistador 83 coupe Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: vidor,texas Posts: 1,149 iTrader: 0 reviews	ur from lumberton that explains it all hahahaha

January 2nd, 2008, 02:11 PM	#19
MSO Banned Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: アメリカ Posts: 5,933 iTrader: 0 reviews	the problem with 6ers is that they're middle children they're not as flexible as 2.3s, but not as powerful as the V8s and its not cost-effective to do anything to a V6 as it is with a 2.3 or V8 in the end, if you plan on making power, gettina v6 is pointless and/or a waste of money __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] [SIZE="5"][FONT="Arial Black"]OBEY THE FACE![/FONT][/SIZE] Edited By Moderator. Next time will be a ban.

January 2nd, 2008, 02:25 PM	#20
B0B Boost gets you laid 2001 Mustang GT 12.93@113.7 (on the 18's) Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Milton, WA Posts: 2,609 iTrader: 2 reviews	i wouldn't say thats not cost effective to mod a 6. you can put a turbo on a 6 just as you can on a 2.3. __________________ '01 GT. Just a couple Bolt-ons. 0rwhp 0rwtq. Epic Turbo build in progress 2003 Rubicon (wheelin rig) 2008 Silverado 4x4 (towin rig/road queen) 2009 KTM 450 XC-W (Brap Brap!)

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