SOHC 4.6 to DOHC 4.6

rattlesnake28977 · December 5th, 2006, 01:03 AM

Ok, so this question is actually regarding a 95 T-Bird rather than a mustang, but i have a mustang project goin so please dont hate me for this.

This car belonged to my dad before he passed away and it was our dream and goal to build a sleeper. He left me with a 95 T-Bird LX 4.6L SOHC, and in loving memory of him i want to convert it to a Supercharged DOHC 4.6L with the Tremec T56 transmission behind it, basically the engine and transmission out of a 03 SVT Cobra Mustang.

First off, Is this even possible? The car has an automatic transmission right now.

Second, What kind of parts and labor am I looking at and cost? The cost of the labor is not an issue, I have full access to a shop.

The time and effort involved is also not a large issue, this is a project car that i'm gonna take my time with and i want it to be right, it's a highly sentimental project.

Thank you for your time and knowledge.

sonicblue · December 5th, 2006, 01:20 AM

i think your best bet would be to find a complete motor/tranny and computer out of a 03-04 cobra. theres usually some on ebay.

rattlesnake28977 · December 5th, 2006, 01:33 AM

I have only done limited research but that seems to be the most cost efficient way not to mention everything i'll need will be there. Thanks for tip, i kinda overlooked that.

P.S. I love your anti-ricer comment, its awesome!

drgnracin72 · December 5th, 2006, 11:14 AM

im not sure if the dohc head will fit but i am going to go and do some looking around. anyways like sonic siad, the cheapest way would be to buy a complete cobra motor and transmission and make sure you get the complete wiring harness. it will not run with the thunderbird wireing harness/

Invictus · December 5th, 2006, 12:56 PM

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2004-...54793131QQrdZ1

2004 Cobra engine almost brand new... Not sure if it comes with a tranny or not but comes with supercharger... if u were to buy this engine from ford youd end up payin 13-15k.. this motor will prbably go for under 5

Invictus · December 5th, 2006, 01:01 PM

heres another with the harness, computer, and t56 tranny! i'd contact the seller and negotiate a price and get him to end the listing early for you.. 22k miles

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2003-...64446890QQrdZ1

rattlesnake28977 · December 6th, 2006, 02:03 AM

I just wanted to say WOW, and thank you guys, all of you for all of your help, any and all recommendations have been great and tons of help and i ask that you please continue to help me out with this. I am very excited about this project and plan to update all of you on whats going on with the proj. Thank you all again.

Tony_90fox · December 6th, 2006, 02:11 AM

you will get that type of feeling all the time here. stick around, you'll be glad you did

StuTheMusicEngineer · December 6th, 2006, 02:16 AM

Originally Posted by Invictus

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2004-Ford-Mustang-Cobra-Engine-4-6-Supercharged-v8-NO-R_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ33615QQihZ018QQitemZ2 80054793131QQrdZ1

2004 Cobra engine almost brand new... Not sure if it comes with a tranny or not but comes with supercharger... if u were to buy this engine from ford youd end up payin 13-15k.. this motor will prbably go for under 5

thats one hell of a deal!! by the way rattlesnake, regards to you and your late father...

December 5th, 2006, 01:03 AM	#1
rattlesnake28977 Newbie Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 4	SOHC 4.6 to DOHC 4.6 Ok, so this question is actually regarding a 95 T-Bird rather than a mustang, but i have a mustang project goin so please dont hate me for this. This car belonged to my dad before he passed away and it was our dream and goal to build a sleeper. He left me with a 95 T-Bird LX 4.6L SOHC, and in loving memory of him i want to convert it to a Supercharged DOHC 4.6L with the Tremec T56 transmission behind it, basically the engine and transmission out of a 03 SVT Cobra Mustang. First off, Is this even possible? The car has an automatic transmission right now. Second, What kind of parts and labor am I looking at and cost? The cost of the labor is not an issue, I have full access to a shop. The time and effort involved is also not a large issue, this is a project car that i'm gonna take my time with and i want it to be right, it's a highly sentimental project. Thank you for your time and knowledge.

December 5th, 2006, 01:20 AM	#2
sonicblue Hardcore Enthusiast 1990 GT Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: dalzell, south carolina Posts: 1,436	i think your best bet would be to find a complete motor/tranny and computer out of a 03-04 cobra. theres usually some on ebay. __________________ 1990 5.0 getting all fixed up for next season 2004 mustang gt 520rwhp, 491 trq sold

December 6th, 2006, 02:11 AM	#8
Tony_90fox MM Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Bowling Green, KY Posts: 3,445	you will get that type of feeling all the time here. stick around, you'll be glad you did __________________ Suck on it Trebek. Suck it long, suck it hard.

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December 5th, 2006, 01:33 AM	#3
rattlesnake28977 Newbie Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 4	I have only done limited research but that seems to be the most cost efficient way not to mention everything i'll need will be there. Thanks for tip, i kinda overlooked that. P.S. I love your anti-ricer comment, its awesome!

December 5th, 2006, 12:56 PM	#5
Invictus Hardcore Enthusiast 1999 Mustang Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 1,309	http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2004-...54793131QQrdZ1 2004 Cobra engine almost brand new... Not sure if it comes with a tranny or not but comes with supercharger... if u were to buy this engine from ford youd end up payin 13-15k.. this motor will prbably go for under 5

December 5th, 2006, 01:01 PM	#6
Invictus Hardcore Enthusiast 1999 Mustang Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 1,309	heres another with the harness, computer, and t56 tranny! i'd contact the seller and negotiate a price and get him to end the listing early for you.. 22k miles http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2003-...64446890QQrdZ1

December 6th, 2006, 02:03 AM	#7
rattlesnake28977 Newbie Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 4	I just wanted to say WOW, and thank you guys, all of you for all of your help, any and all recommendations have been great and tons of help and i ask that you please continue to help me out with this. I am very excited about this project and plan to update all of you on whats going on with the proj. Thank you all again.

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