v6 to v8 engine swap

January 8th, 2007, 09:05 PM	#21
itschristorres8 SP00LIN V6 2000 Mustang V6 unknown @390 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: south florida Posts: 14,619	im not sure if its been listed but you'd need everythin tuned, the electronics and computer flashed or tuned however that works if your JUST KEEPING THE ENGINE STOCK a t-lok will do fine and an 8.8 rear end wont be needed as far as everything else you'll need a new exhaust and headers and thats it and w/e is missing with the engine __________________ 437rwhp and 402rwtq through a V6 on a stock bottom end

January 9th, 2007, 08:03 AM	#22
tnee_97stang Regular Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 184	well i just found out that im gunna be able to take the car with me to college but neways am i gunna need a whole new axle or just beef up my gears in the rear end? oh yeah and the tranny he has is automatic and mine is a 5 speed so im sure ill need a new clutch flywheel pressure plate etc. besides that everything i need is on the engine. its a complete assembly. headers and exhaust and shes good to go __________________ imports are like tampons, every pussy needs one

January 9th, 2007, 05:18 PM	#23
itschristorres8 SP00LIN V6 2000 Mustang V6 unknown @390 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: south florida Posts: 14,619	yea, you'll need what you've mentioned...if your keeping the engine stock for the rear axle you'll need just a 28spline traction lock diff and thats it really...gears are just another option that i really recommend __________________ 437rwhp and 402rwtq through a V6 on a stock bottom end

January 9th, 2007, 08:34 PM	#24
tnee_97stang Regular Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 184	ok whats the difference between the lock diff. and new gears? and i probably wont do much to it other then polish and port the heads, throttle body spacer, tuner, and some intake parts. other then that im keepin it stock. im hoping to be around 300 hp by the time im done. and 4.10 gears are a possibility. __________________ imports are like tampons, every pussy needs one

January 9th, 2007, 10:44 PM	#25
itschristorres8 SP00LIN V6 2000 Mustang V6 unknown @390 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: south florida Posts: 14,619	k then keep your rear axle to a 7.5 the way it is..and throw the 4.10s and a t-lok in it.....the t-lok will make both your wheels spin lose the throttle body spacer though..its worthless __________________ 437rwhp and 402rwtq through a V6 on a stock bottom end

January 10th, 2007, 12:30 AM

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Originally Posted by itschristorres8

im not sure if its been listed
but you'd need everythin tuned, the electronics and computer flashed or tuned however that works
if your JUST KEEPING THE ENGINE STOCK a t-lok will do fine and an 8.8 rear end wont be needed

as far as everything else you'll need a new exhaust and headers and thats it

and w/e is missing with the engine

idk dude.. that year of motor was putting out like almost 300 lbs of torque

isnt that alil much for the 7.5?

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January 10th, 2007, 06:43 PM	#27
tnee_97stang Regular Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 184	plus after i build it i should be pushing more then that. the new gearing might hold up better with the increased hp and torque. thanks btw chris im not getting the spacer. __________________ imports are like tampons, every pussy needs one

January 10th, 2007, 10:09 PM	#28
itschristorres8 SP00LIN V6 2000 Mustang V6 unknown @390 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: south florida Posts: 14,619	no prob 300lbs of torque at the crank maybe. the 7.5 can handle that __________________ 437rwhp and 402rwtq through a V6 on a stock bottom end

January 11th, 2007, 01:01 PM	#29
tnee_97stang Regular Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 184	sweet. now all i need to do is get on him about gettin the motor to me and i can start cracking away at it. theyre are plenty of civics in my town ready to get showed up. __________________ imports are like tampons, every pussy needs one

January 11th, 2007, 01:10 PM

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good luck with that... its a direct drop in right?? the only hard part is gonna be the computer bull shit that you have to put up with to make it all work together

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January 11th, 2007, 01:17 PM	#31
tnee_97stang Regular Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 184	yeah its just a drop in. i need to mod it out before hand though. ne advice on some upgrades because i want to have mostly performance parts on it since i have it out already and can rebuild it. i want the most power i can get but i kinda am leaning toward staying naturally aspirated. __________________ imports are like tampons, every pussy needs one

January 11th, 2007, 02:46 PM	#32
ByPopularDemand Hardcore Enthusiast 2000 V6 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Albuquerque Posts: 2,410	Heads, and cams...Do the headers before the car goes in...basically do everything you want that requires a taken apart engine __________________ 2000 V6 Mac LT headers, Mac O/R H-pipe, Mac CAI, ASP 25% underdrive crank pulley, SCT tune, and a buncha cosmetic mods

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