little curious about the swap

MSO · September 25th, 2007, 01:37 AM

k i been curious about swapping a V8 in my car

i got an 87 stang, so obviously a mod swap isnt the easiest thing

but if i see a modular engine sitting in a junkyard ima snatch it up (i visit there a lot)

so here we go, what would i need besides:

k-member (i assume they make these for this type of swap)
the engine
the transmission
the computer

wud i need a different driveshaft or what? and i would probably need a different transmission right? my T5 wont be able to handle it i assume..

MSO · September 25th, 2007, 02:40 AM

4.6 in a fox

nobody? no info? help? hints? tips?

Kingcater · September 25th, 2007, 10:39 PM

modularfox.com

or

modulardepot.com

search =D

06RedfireGT · September 25th, 2007, 10:41 PM

Wiring Hareness. New rearend unless your car has an 8.8, probably a drive shaft and you would have to mess with the front suspension to accomidate the added weight of 4 cylinders

banned · September 30th, 2007, 06:04 PM

4.6 in a fox is the worst thing you could do

ujslost · September 30th, 2007, 08:07 PM

sale me that t5 when your done with it

G.T. Rags · September 30th, 2007, 08:12 PM

MSO......stick with the 5.0....u don't want a 4.6.....

u'd need so much more then just the engine and computer.......
now........maybe u could cram 2 2.3 in there and have them spin 1 wheel each

slownomo · October 6th, 2007, 07:27 AM

4.6 in a fox? no ....just NO!

MSO · October 6th, 2007, 07:28 AM

Originally Posted by slownomo

4.6 in a fox? no ....just NO!

ur jus mad cuz i'd be faster

G.T. Rags · October 6th, 2007, 04:13 PM

after u spent about 3-4 grand.......u need a lot of parts dude.

i don't even think ur tranni will bolt up right

MSO · October 6th, 2007, 04:53 PM

Originally Posted by 96GTRagTop

after u spent about 3-4 grand.......u need a lot of parts dude.

i don't even think ur tranni will bolt up right

i wud use the one that came with it, and the driveshaft too

dont matter, $3-4k is still cheaper than your car (no offense, jus sayin)

and it will be faster cuz it will have a nice 200 pound weight reduction

G.T. Rags · October 6th, 2007, 05:27 PM

more then that..im a convertible....try closer to 400

but ur not understanding the point. It would be cheaper and easier to just drop a 5.0 in there.

ujslost · October 6th, 2007, 09:54 PM

And 5.0s are more mod friendly, and parts are cheaper and more abundant. 4.6s are good, they just cost more than your gonna want to spend. After all arent you poor and jobless.

beheivjer · October 7th, 2007, 01:25 AM

go with the 4.6 the power is there and I like the 4.6 more than the 5.0 if you go to the yard you can get all the parts for a 4.6 swap for under a grand and then the crossmember cradle somebody makes to swap it in for like 600 i think. I want to do a 5.4 swap into a fox body but have to finish other things first. the what ever hp is is not the selling point but the 300 ft lbs at like 2600 rpm is just awesome in stock form. good luck take lots of picks and go to modularmustangs they know alot about this swap

ujslost · October 7th, 2007, 01:43 AM

actually the 5.0 made 300 ft lbs of torque also! and 225 hp

beheivjer · October 7th, 2007, 01:48 AM

i know i have one in my bronco but i still like the power and response of the 4.6 better

MSO · October 7th, 2007, 10:15 AM

Originally Posted by 96GTRagTop

more then that..im a convertible....try closer to 400

but ur not understanding the point. It would be cheaper and easier to just drop a 5.0 in there.

you also forget mine is a convertible too lol

and the 4.6 has better power stock.. if i do the swap i dont plan on modifying it

i plan on saving up for another car.. so the engine swap will be final (for a while)

and i can get everything i need at the junkyard, except for a few things like the k-member and a few other things

beheivjer · October 7th, 2007, 10:43 AM

dont get me wrong i like the 4.6 better but they do not have alot more power stock my 71 came with flat tops and has 210 hp and 300 ft lbs of torque on 89 octane gas and no fuel injection. power is equal stock but the 302 is easier i just like the 4.6 more. i thought about swapping one into my bronco but it was strickly for mpg reasons not power

1TITAN · October 7th, 2007, 06:17 PM

id have to look for the link, but there is a company that makes a simple computer system to run the 4.6's fireing system, and all youd want to do is convert it to a carb car to make it easier on you. ive alrdy seen a 4.6 swap into a fox and it runs 13.8's at the track on a mostly stock motor. plus the car would handle better :]

beheivjer · October 7th, 2007, 09:32 PM

msd makes the kit to run the mod carbed

September 25th, 2007, 01:37 AM	#1
MSO Banned Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: アメリカ Posts: 5,956	little curious about the swap k i been curious about swapping a V8 in my car i got an 87 stang, so obviously a mod swap isnt the easiest thing but if i see a modular engine sitting in a junkyard ima snatch it up (i visit there a lot) so here we go, what would i need besides: k-member (i assume they make these for this type of swap) the engine the transmission the computer wud i need a different driveshaft or what? and i would probably need a different transmission right? my T5 wont be able to handle it i assume..

September 25th, 2007, 10:39 PM	#3
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September 30th, 2007, 06:04 PM	#5
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October 7th, 2007, 01:25 AM	#14
beheivjer Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: belding, michigan Posts: 834	go with the 4.6 the power is there and I like the 4.6 more than the 5.0 if you go to the yard you can get all the parts for a 4.6 swap for under a grand and then the crossmember cradle somebody makes to swap it in for like 600 i think. I want to do a 5.4 swap into a fox body but have to finish other things first. the what ever hp is is not the selling point but the 300 ft lbs at like 2600 rpm is just awesome in stock form. good luck take lots of picks and go to modularmustangs they know alot about this swap __________________ 1969 Early Bronco 3.5" lift 37" swampers 1969 Early Bronco 2" lift half cab 1979 2.3t Cobra 1997 Black Cobra http://www.cardomain.com/ride/680999 http://www.myspace.com/beheivjer

October 7th, 2007, 01:48 AM	#16
beheivjer Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: belding, michigan Posts: 834	i know i have one in my bronco but i still like the power and response of the 4.6 better __________________ 1969 Early Bronco 3.5" lift 37" swampers 1969 Early Bronco 2" lift half cab 1979 2.3t Cobra 1997 Black Cobra http://www.cardomain.com/ride/680999 http://www.myspace.com/beheivjer

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September 25th, 2007, 02:40 AM	#2
MSO Banned Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: アメリカ Posts: 5,956	4.6 in a fox nobody? no info? help? hints? tips?

September 30th, 2007, 08:07 PM	#6
ujslost MM Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Albertville, AL Posts: 3,865	sale me that t5 when your done with it

October 6th, 2007, 07:27 AM	#8
slownomo Newbie Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 34	4.6 in a fox? no ....just NO!

October 6th, 2007, 09:54 PM	#13
ujslost MM Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Albertville, AL Posts: 3,865	And 5.0s are more mod friendly, and parts are cheaper and more abundant. 4.6s are good, they just cost more than your gonna want to spend. After all arent you poor and jobless.

October 7th, 2007, 01:43 AM	#15
ujslost MM Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Albertville, AL Posts: 3,865	actually the 5.0 made 300 ft lbs of torque also! and 225 hp

October 7th, 2007, 10:43 AM	#18
beheivjer Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: belding, michigan Posts: 834	dont get me wrong i like the 4.6 better but they do not have alot more power stock my 71 came with flat tops and has 210 hp and 300 ft lbs of torque on 89 octane gas and no fuel injection. power is equal stock but the 302 is easier i just like the 4.6 more. i thought about swapping one into my bronco but it was strickly for mpg reasons not power __________________ 1969 Early Bronco 3.5" lift 37" swampers 1969 Early Bronco 2" lift half cab 1979 2.3t Cobra 1997 Black Cobra http://www.cardomain.com/ride/680999 http://www.myspace.com/beheivjer

October 7th, 2007, 06:17 PM	#19
1TITAN Regular Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Orlando, Florida Posts: 174	id have to look for the link, but there is a company that makes a simple computer system to run the 4.6's fireing system, and all youd want to do is convert it to a carb car to make it easier on you. ive alrdy seen a 4.6 swap into a fox and it runs 13.8's at the track on a mostly stock motor. plus the car would handle better :] __________________ destroy in the turns, then obliterate on the straightaway 01 GT with cold air intake and 70mm throttle body, mac long tube headers with some straight piping and a blown motor FORD STANDS FOR FINANCIALY ORDERED AND RARELY IN DEBT

October 7th, 2007, 09:32 PM	#20
beheivjer Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: belding, michigan Posts: 834	msd makes the kit to run the mod carbed __________________ 1969 Early Bronco 3.5" lift 37" swampers 1969 Early Bronco 2" lift half cab 1979 2.3t Cobra 1997 Black Cobra http://www.cardomain.com/ride/680999 http://www.myspace.com/beheivjer

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