Is a 97 T-Bird motor the same as 97 Mustang 4.6

smithjp1 · December 6th, 2006, 12:30 PM

I have a bad motor in my 97 GT 4.6 has 140k miles, a buddy has offered to give me his 97 Tbird motor 4.6 100k real cheap, but has blown head gasket. Will this swap work, and what would you do with this motor, I'm not looking for hot rod motor but a nice 13 second car?

Any input would be appreciated

Thanks,

Paul

sonicblue · December 6th, 2006, 01:03 PM

i dont see why it wouldnt work. i would do a pi swap. heads, cams and intake manifold off of a 99+ 4.6 motor. and that would be a good time to do it since you gotta tear that motor down a little bit anyways. oh and get some 4.10 gears also that will help you get down into the 13 second area.

86er · December 6th, 2006, 11:21 PM

theres a few minor differences, I dotn remember what, but every time I look up parts at work theres a few things that differ, Not saying parts wont swap but I know they arent excactly the same.

December 6th, 2006, 12:30 PM	#1
smithjp1 Newbie Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 2 iTrader: 0 reviews	Is a 97 T-Bird motor the same as 97 Mustang 4.6 I have a bad motor in my 97 GT 4.6 has 140k miles, a buddy has offered to give me his 97 Tbird motor 4.6 100k real cheap, but has blown head gasket. Will this swap work, and what would you do with this motor, I'm not looking for hot rod motor but a nice 13 second car? Any input would be appreciated Thanks, Paul

December 6th, 2006, 01:03 PM	#2
sonicblue Hardcore Enthusiast 1990 GT Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: dalzell, south carolina Posts: 1,436 iTrader: 0 reviews	i dont see why it wouldnt work. i would do a pi swap. heads, cams and intake manifold off of a 99+ 4.6 motor. and that would be a good time to do it since you gotta tear that motor down a little bit anyways. oh and get some 4.10 gears also that will help you get down into the 13 second area. __________________ 1990 5.0 getting all fixed up for next season 2004 mustang gt 520rwhp, 491 trq sold

December 6th, 2006, 11:21 PM	#3
86er I Post Entirely Way Too Much Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 7,630 iTrader: 0 reviews	theres a few minor differences, I dotn remember what, but every time I look up parts at work theres a few things that differ, Not saying parts wont swap but I know they arent excactly the same. __________________ Just a truck 5.4 3v: 264hp 317ft lbs rock stock The "search" button, its not just for porn piecing together the next project faster than your first sexual experience

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