2000 GT 5.4 Project - Still Going ----->

TheWeiser1 · February 9th, 2008, 05:59 PM

So back in September I droped in a fresh 5.4L into my 2000 GT. It only had 10,300 miles on it then and i have put about 1k on it so far. Its still running great. I have upgraded a few things since the engine swap.

1. Bassani X-Pipe - Installed
2. 18" Saleen Stye Rims and Tires - Installed
3. VT Stage I Cams - Purchased but Not Installed
4. Lowering Springs - Researching

So Here are a few pics and links to our site where we have taken many pics of the 5.4 project. I even have a complete parts list and diagrams if anyone is interested in doing a 4.6 to 5.4 swap. Believe me I have just about all of the info you will need

. The car is extremely dirty in the pics below but as soon as i can get a break in the weather i will be taking some new ones

Mustang 418...Smokin' LS1's in 2006!

00vabchgt · February 9th, 2008, 06:21 PM

oh my God that thing sounds nasty! great job on one hell of a sleeper. she looks stock from the outside, but that lope gives a little something away!

TheWeiser1 · February 9th, 2008, 06:36 PM

That was stock 5.4 (headers only) i haven't installed the stage 1 cams yet

I will get some videos of it before we put the cams so we can compare.

Thanks man!

00vabchgt · February 9th, 2008, 06:43 PM

sweet, can't wait to hear it...

RandoGT · February 10th, 2008, 01:09 PM

that's pretty awesome man. how much did all the parts cost you and how would you go about the swap? just dropping in a 5.4 or converting the 4.6?

SWEET2KSTANG · February 10th, 2008, 01:12 PM

what headers you running?

HMUSN · February 10th, 2008, 01:13 PM

sounds good man.

TheWeiser1 · February 10th, 2008, 04:18 PM

Stock headers for now.... I think shorties would be the only type that would work. There just isn't room

Basically the first thing you want to do if you are thinking about doing the swap is you will need to find a 5.4L. Mine is out of a 2003 F-150. It only had 10,300 miles on it. It was a rental and they wrecked it. I got if off of ebay but the company was in BFE, Pennsylvania.

Next you will need to use a good number of parts from your 4.6 like oil inlet tube, oil pan, intake adapter plates(have to purchase), intake and a few other misc parts. You can use an after market intake i think typhoon makes one but haven't read much about it. However if you want it to fit under the stock hood you will need the intake adapter plates and the stock intake. Let me know if anyone needs more information and i would be glad to provide

96GtGoodz · February 10th, 2008, 08:16 PM

nice man DONT TOUCH THAT BODY!!!!

tom2000r · February 10th, 2008, 08:30 PM

who makes intake spacers

SWEET2KSTANG · February 10th, 2008, 09:38 PM

reichard has them and so does cool blue performance. i thought about the swap, but i dont think i will be doing it. i have heard that guys are able to modify their long tubes to work, but not 100% sure on that.

TheWeiser1 · February 11th, 2008, 10:21 PM

Well we are suppose to get about 3-5 inches of snow tomorrow so today was the last day i have to get the beast cleaned up so thats exactly what i did. Take a look

HMUSN · February 11th, 2008, 10:23 PM

very nice man.

I would toss some chrome tips on the rear end

TheWeiser1 · February 11th, 2008, 10:31 PM

Yeah after looking through the pics i was thinking they could use some crome

StangAddiction · February 13th, 2008, 07:07 PM

If you're gonna do a 5.4 swap get the entire engine and i recommend HPS hardballr 5.4 intake... Im actually prepping to do the swap myself... Im just still getting all the parts together so i can knock it out without waiting for packages.

If you're really intersted you can PM me and i'll send you in the right direction. Also Redneck helped me with much of the information i needed concerning the swap. You might want to speak with him as well as he's already done the swap.

slow02gt · February 14th, 2008, 07:58 PM

hey on your 5.4 did you have to change the wiring harness and everything because i have a friend that will sell me his out ouf his truck for 1000 bucks..lol... hell ya

slow02gt · February 14th, 2008, 07:58 PM

and how much hp you makeing to the wheels

Mach101 · February 14th, 2008, 09:20 PM

a little extra chrome never did any harm.

TheWeiser1 · February 14th, 2008, 10:08 PM

havent had it dynoed yet...thats coming this spring. What year is the 5.4L? You can use the same wiring harness and even stock computer. It will run on the stock computer but not real great. I fired mine up on the stock computer and drove it over 140 miles... no problems... I had the guy at the dyno program me a stock 5.4 tune and it runs much better. I am having it tuned and dynoed in the spring after i install the VT Stage 1 cams.

I will tell you this compared to the 4.6 even stock.... its much funner to drive around town... without cams you loose alot after 4,000 grand... but the bottom end torque is just sweet. The cams should help out the top end.

Other than grinding down the notch on the headers its pretty much just dropps in. You will need the intake adapter plates if you want it to fit under the stock hood. You will need the oil pan, oil inlet tube, and a few other misc parts from your 4.6 to make it work but the wiring harness just plugs right in. No need to even lengthen the wires.

StangAddiction · February 15th, 2008, 04:48 PM

+1 weiser

The 5.4 doesn't need another computer...It'll just need a tune.. Based on what i've read and from what i've been told, it doesn't make huge increases in power although it is noticeable. WHat it does do, is make a considerable increase in torque. Im sure 49 extra cubes sounds a nicer as well..

February 9th, 2008, 05:59 PM	#1
TheWeiser1 Regular Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 95 iTrader: 0 reviews	2000 GT 5.4 Project - Still Going -----> So back in September I droped in a fresh 5.4L into my 2000 GT. It only had 10,300 miles on it then and i have put about 1k on it so far. Its still running great. I have upgraded a few things since the engine swap. 1. Bassani X-Pipe - Installed 2. 18" Saleen Stye Rims and Tires - Installed 3. VT Stage I Cams - Purchased but Not Installed 4. Lowering Springs - Researching So Here are a few pics and links to our site where we have taken many pics of the 5.4 project. I even have a complete parts list and diagrams if anyone is interested in doing a 4.6 to 5.4 swap. Believe me I have just about all of the info you will need . The car is extremely dirty in the pics below but as soon as i can get a break in the weather i will be taking some new ones Mustang 418...Smokin' LS1's in 2006!

February 10th, 2008, 01:12 PM	#6
SWEET2KSTANG mm's nitrous mod 2000 mustang gt 11.79@115.83 (old set up) Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: N.W. AR Posts: 12,430 iTrader: 8 reviews	what headers you running? __________________ project warhorse under construction being built by MP2 Performance

February 10th, 2008, 01:13 PM	#7
HMUSN Doc 1986 SVO Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 36,836 iTrader: 9 reviews	sounds good man. __________________

February 10th, 2008, 08:16 PM	#9
96GtGoodz Enthusiast 96 Mustang GT 5spd Vert. Not sure need to go to a track Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: N.Y. Posts: 991 iTrader: 0 reviews	nice man DONT TOUCH THAT BODY!!!! __________________ Deep Forest Green FTW!!!! Spending all my money on it ^ *Make sure to leave rep for helpful posts*

February 10th, 2008, 09:38 PM	#11
SWEET2KSTANG mm's nitrous mod 2000 mustang gt 11.79@115.83 (old set up) Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: N.W. AR Posts: 12,430 iTrader: 8 reviews	reichard has them and so does cool blue performance. i thought about the swap, but i dont think i will be doing it. i have heard that guys are able to modify their long tubes to work, but not 100% sure on that. __________________ project warhorse under construction being built by MP2 Performance

February 9th, 2008, 06:36 PM	#3
TheWeiser1 Regular Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 95 iTrader: 0 reviews	That was stock 5.4 (headers only) i haven't installed the stage 1 cams yet I will get some videos of it before we put the cams so we can compare. Thanks man!

February 10th, 2008, 01:09 PM	#5
RandoGT Enthusiast 1998 Mustang GT Need to hit the track Join Date: May 2007 Location: Katy, TX Posts: 856 iTrader: 0 reviews	that's pretty awesome man. how much did all the parts cost you and how would you go about the swap? just dropping in a 5.4 or converting the 4.6?

February 10th, 2008, 04:18 PM	#8
TheWeiser1 Regular Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 95 iTrader: 0 reviews	Stock headers for now.... I think shorties would be the only type that would work. There just isn't room Basically the first thing you want to do if you are thinking about doing the swap is you will need to find a 5.4L. Mine is out of a 2003 F-150. It only had 10,300 miles on it. It was a rental and they wrecked it. I got if off of ebay but the company was in BFE, Pennsylvania. Next you will need to use a good number of parts from your 4.6 like oil inlet tube, oil pan, intake adapter plates(have to purchase), intake and a few other misc parts. You can use an after market intake i think typhoon makes one but haven't read much about it. However if you want it to fit under the stock hood you will need the intake adapter plates and the stock intake. Let me know if anyone needs more information and i would be glad to provide

February 10th, 2008, 08:30 PM	#10
tom2000r Enthusiast Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: ohio Posts: 753 iTrader: 0 reviews	who makes intake spacers

February 11th, 2008, 10:21 PM	#12
TheWeiser1 Regular Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 95 iTrader: 0 reviews	Some New Pics After a Bath Well we are suppose to get about 3-5 inches of snow tomorrow so today was the last day i have to get the beast cleaned up so thats exactly what i did. Take a look

February 11th, 2008, 10:23 PM	#13
HMUSN Doc 1986 SVO Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 36,836 iTrader: 9 reviews	very nice man. I would toss some chrome tips on the rear end __________________

February 11th, 2008, 10:31 PM	#14
TheWeiser1 Regular Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 95 iTrader: 0 reviews	Yeah after looking through the pics i was thinking they could use some crome

February 13th, 2008, 07:07 PM	#15
StangAddiction Enthusiast 2000 Mustang GT Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Virginia Beach Posts: 986 iTrader: 0 reviews	If you're gonna do a 5.4 swap get the entire engine and i recommend HPS hardballr 5.4 intake... Im actually prepping to do the swap myself... Im just still getting all the parts together so i can knock it out without waiting for packages. If you're really intersted you can PM me and i'll send you in the right direction. Also Redneck helped me with much of the information i needed concerning the swap. You might want to speak with him as well as he's already done the swap.

February 14th, 2008, 07:58 PM	#16
slow02gt Hardcore Enthusiast 2002 mustang gt 11.38@119 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: beaumont, texas Posts: 2,657 iTrader: 1 reviews	hey on your 5.4 did you have to change the wiring harness and everything because i have a friend that will sell me his out ouf his truck for 1000 bucks..lol... hell ya __________________ built motor,trickflow heads,logan intake,80mm comp turbo on the way..

February 14th, 2008, 09:20 PM	#18
Mach101 Newbie Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 21 iTrader: 0 reviews	a little extra chrome never did any harm.

February 14th, 2008, 10:08 PM	#19
TheWeiser1 Regular Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 95 iTrader: 0 reviews	havent had it dynoed yet...thats coming this spring. What year is the 5.4L? You can use the same wiring harness and even stock computer. It will run on the stock computer but not real great. I fired mine up on the stock computer and drove it over 140 miles... no problems... I had the guy at the dyno program me a stock 5.4 tune and it runs much better. I am having it tuned and dynoed in the spring after i install the VT Stage 1 cams. I will tell you this compared to the 4.6 even stock.... its much funner to drive around town... without cams you loose alot after 4,000 grand... but the bottom end torque is just sweet. The cams should help out the top end. Other than grinding down the notch on the headers its pretty much just dropps in. You will need the intake adapter plates if you want it to fit under the stock hood. You will need the oil pan, oil inlet tube, and a few other misc parts from your 4.6 to make it work but the wiring harness just plugs right in. No need to even lengthen the wires.

February 15th, 2008, 04:48 PM	#20
StangAddiction Enthusiast 2000 Mustang GT Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Virginia Beach Posts: 986 iTrader: 0 reviews	+1 weiser The 5.4 doesn't need another computer...It'll just need a tune.. Based on what i've read and from what i've been told, it doesn't make huge increases in power although it is noticeable. WHat it does do, is make a considerable increase in torque. Im sure 49 extra cubes sounds a nicer as well..

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2000 GT 5.4 Project - Still Going ----->

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