'96 V6 swap for 2003 V8

kwill5 · April 12th, 2007, 11:19 PM

Hello, I have an idea I want to bounce off anyone who will answer. I have a '96 mustang with a 3.8l v6. The 6 blew a head gasket and the head bolts are seized. I have a chance to get a hold of a 2003 4.6l v8 with all accessories, computer, harnesses, 5 speed trany with clutch, pedals master and slave cylinder. I know I will also need to replace the radiator, rear end and get a new exhaust system. What I need help with is will the stock motor mounts from the 03 v8 work or do I need the ones for the '96?
the car is now an automatic will the clutch pedal assembly bolt into the car(I know I will need a new console). Will all of my stock gauges work with the '03 computer and harness. Do I need to put a k-brace under the hood?
enough bablbing for now I am still in the planning stages and I am a Chevy guy by nature but I love my Stang and wanto learn more. Any advice, tips, or comments would be welcome and appreciated.

MustangMatt96GT · April 13th, 2007, 01:04 AM

You will need a different K-member from a 96-98 GT! And you might beable to get the gauges to work but I have no clue and for the clutch assembly it should just bolt right in! Also the K-brace is not needed and many of the 99+ dont have them!

kwill5 · April 15th, 2007, 08:56 PM

I just found out the motor is from a 2000 gt not an 03. Is the radiator for a 3.8 and a 4.6 the same. how about the drive shaft , is it the same? Thanks for your input.

April 12th, 2007, 11:19 PM	#1
kwill5 Newbie Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Palm Bay, Florida Posts: 27	'96 V6 swap for 2003 V8 Hello, I have an idea I want to bounce off anyone who will answer. I have a '96 mustang with a 3.8l v6. The 6 blew a head gasket and the head bolts are seized. I have a chance to get a hold of a 2003 4.6l v8 with all accessories, computer, harnesses, 5 speed trany with clutch, pedals master and slave cylinder. I know I will also need to replace the radiator, rear end and get a new exhaust system. What I need help with is will the stock motor mounts from the 03 v8 work or do I need the ones for the '96? the car is now an automatic will the clutch pedal assembly bolt into the car(I know I will need a new console). Will all of my stock gauges work with the '03 computer and harness. Do I need to put a k-brace under the hood? enough bablbing for now I am still in the planning stages and I am a Chevy guy by nature but I love my Stang and wanto learn more. Any advice, tips, or comments would be welcome and appreciated.

April 13th, 2007, 01:04 AM	#2
MustangMatt96GT I Post Entirely Way Too Much 1996 Mustang GT 13.023@103.46 @ 5800 FT Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Lakewood, CO Posts: 7,150	You will need a different K-member from a 96-98 GT! And you might beable to get the gauges to work but I have no clue and for the clutch assembly it should just bolt right in! Also the K-brace is not needed and many of the 99+ dont have them! __________________ We expect shit to break, look foward to realizing exactly when it is happening, and than obsess about dropping plenty of cash to rebuild stronger, so we can try to run it hard as hell and break again. We are sick individuals.

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April 15th, 2007, 08:56 PM	#3
kwill5 Newbie Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Palm Bay, Florida Posts: 27	I just found out the motor is from a 2000 gt not an 03. Is the radiator for a 3.8 and a 4.6 the same. how about the drive shaft , is it the same? Thanks for your input.

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