Engine Swap on a V6 2003 Mustang.

Ride the Pony · April 21st, 2009, 08:15 AM

Ok, so I'm new at this and was looking for some advise. Im looking to swap out my engine for a 5.4L ford engine. I need to know the details on what all I should change out. Also if anyone here has done it maybe how you've liked it and would recommended it. I'm hoping to do it with in the next 2weeks so I would really appriciate the input. Thank you

RedDevilGT · April 21st, 2009, 08:19 AM

It's gonna entail a bunch of swapping my man. Somebody on here can point you in a better direction.

Oh

to the site

Stang6899 · April 21st, 2009, 08:25 AM

3.8 v6 swap to 5.4 v8 lt - Ford Mustang Forums

5.4 engine swap

General consensus is that it is not worth it. I agree.

ByPopularDemand · April 21st, 2009, 01:22 PM

Get a stang with a 5.0 and make it a 5.4...build it up and there you go

RALVAREZ26 · April 21st, 2009, 02:22 PM

Originally Posted by Stang6899

3.8 v6 swap to 5.4 v8 lt - Ford Mustang Forums

5.4 engine swap

General consensus is that it is not worth it. I agree.

why isnt it worth it? i know some people that are happy w/ their swaps and i'm even thinking of doing it myself. that engine is a torque monster

stangcharger · April 21st, 2009, 04:11 PM

Originally Posted by RALVAREZ26

why isnt it worth it? i know some people that are happy w/ their swaps and i'm even thinking of doing it myself. that engine is a torque monster

i believe it is more involved going from a v6 to 5.4L than a 4.6L to 5.4L..I could be wrong but just a guess.

also if your motor is in good shape. a TMA turbo kit for $3500 plus install will prolly see more power than a 5.4L, unless it is built.

ESG-642T · April 21st, 2009, 04:31 PM

Its generally not worth it because...

1.) its labor intensive
2.) its pretty expensive once you add up ever single little part you're going to need.

I would just swap a v10

orson250 · April 21st, 2009, 05:59 PM

i had thought about an engine swap thinking like "hey! i can just keep my car and just put a v8 in it!" but my feelings were soon crushed not 5 mins after doing some searching on the net. it is an EXTREMELY lengthy process and on most occasions the absolute worst option for a v8. if you want power then keep your car and get a turbo and a cam, or look into a gt or older cobra.

00BlueMustang · April 21st, 2009, 06:09 PM

4v ftw

RALVAREZ26 · April 21st, 2009, 07:36 PM

i guess you guys are right about the v6 to v8 swap after i read more about it. i'm planning on doing a 5.4 2vPI swap and all my bolt-ons fit.
m112 would be a better option for his v6 IMO

April 21st, 2009, 08:15 AM	#1
Ride the Pony Look Ma! My First Post! 2003, Ford, ConvertibleV6 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Miami Posts: 1 iTrader: 0 reviews	Engine Swap on a V6 2003 Mustang. Ok, so I'm new at this and was looking for some advise. Im looking to swap out my engine for a 5.4L ford engine. I need to know the details on what all I should change out. Also if anyone here has done it maybe how you've liked it and would recommended it. I'm hoping to do it with in the next 2weeks so I would really appriciate the input. Thank you

April 21st, 2009, 08:19 AM	#2
RedDevilGT BF3 FTW 2005 Mustang GT 2001 Mustang V6 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 3,565 iTrader: 0 reviews	It's gonna entail a bunch of swapping my man. Somebody on here can point you in a better direction. Oh to the site __________________ 01' V6 SCT tuned, Dual Flowmasters & H-pipe, 8000k 35w HID's, Steeda Short Shifter, BBK CAI, Eibach pro-kit, 3.73's and t-lok. 05' GT: Pypes Pype Bomb's, Shorty Antenna, Painted Mirror covers, Decklid Panel.

April 21st, 2009, 08:25 AM	#3
Stang6899 Hardcore Enthusiast Modded V6 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Mukilteo WA Posts: 1,445 iTrader: 1 reviews	3.8 v6 swap to 5.4 v8 lt - Ford Mustang Forums 5.4 engine swap General consensus is that it is not worth it. I agree. __________________ 1999 e46 328i BMW - Daily Driver 2001 SVT Cobra - Project 1995 v6 vert - SOLD 1996 v6 vert - SOLD 1995 v6 vert #2 - SOLD 1995 GT - SOLD 1997 v6 coupe - Parting

April 21st, 2009, 01:22 PM	#4
ByPopularDemand Hardcore Enthusiast 2000 V6 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Albuquerque Posts: 2,670 iTrader: 0 reviews	Get a stang with a 5.0 and make it a 5.4...build it up and there you go __________________ 2000 V6 vert Mac LT headers, Mac O/R H-pipe, Mac CAI, ASP 25% underdrive pulley(r.i.p), SCT tune, 8.8 rear and 4.10 gears.

April 21st, 2009, 04:31 PM	#7
ESG-642T [8MINUS2] 2002, Ford, v6 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: TEXAS Posts: 12,207 iTrader: 0 reviews	Its generally not worth it because... 1.) its labor intensive 2.) its pretty expensive once you add up ever single little part you're going to need. I would just swap a v10 __________________ Hi, You can call me Kyle

April 21st, 2009, 05:59 PM	#8
orson250 Regular 2003 mustang v6 232rwhp@7psi Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: jackson, MS Posts: 245 iTrader: 0 reviews	i had thought about an engine swap thinking like "hey! i can just keep my car and just put a v8 in it!" but my feelings were soon crushed not 5 mins after doing some searching on the net. it is an EXTREMELY lengthy process and on most occasions the absolute worst option for a v8. if you want power then keep your car and get a turbo and a cam, or look into a gt or older cobra. __________________ V0rTech'D

April 21st, 2009, 06:09 PM	#9
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April 21st, 2009, 07:36 PM	#10
RALVAREZ26 Hardcore Enthusiast 2000 MUSTANG GT Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: DALLAS Posts: 1,307 iTrader: 0 reviews	i guess you guys are right about the v6 to v8 swap after i read more about it. i'm planning on doing a 5.4 2vPI swap and all my bolt-ons fit. m112 would be a better option for his v6 IMO __________________ http://smokinperformance.com Slowmatic 2000 GT

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