Dropping a v8 into my '01.

Dansby · March 21st, 2007, 12:27 AM

I have a 2001 v6 mustang. Is it possible to drop a v8, around 300 hp, into my car. Im thinking yes, but I dont know where to look or how much it would cost. Any advice?

ESG-642T · March 21st, 2007, 12:33 AM

Not this again...

Just don't try, its too much work & money.....

itschristorres8 · March 21st, 2007, 12:33 AM

$4k+ easy and depending which v8 the price can raise...a 4.6L 289 stock GT engine will cost $4k-$6k after everything is in and running fine

300hp v8 like a 301 or something whould cost more

NOT WORTH IT

GreenFaleen · March 21st, 2007, 12:34 AM

easiest drop
http://www.fordcobraengines.com/351_400Horsepower.htm
351w with 400 hp. It will be an easy drop and a turn key engine is like 7k you can get the crate engine for 4k

232stang · March 21st, 2007, 12:52 AM

Originally Posted by itschristorres8

$4k+ easy and depending which v8 the price can raise...a 4.6L 289 stock GT engine will cost $4k-$6k after everything is in and running fine

300hp v8 like a 301 or something whould cost more

NOT WORTH IT

dont you mean 281

GotBoost232 · March 21st, 2007, 01:14 AM

Originally Posted by GreenFaleen

easiest drop
http://www.fordcobraengines.com/351_400Horsepower.htm
351w with 400 hp. It will be an easy drop and a turn key engine is like 7k you can get the crate engine for 4k

so ur saying a 351w will fit!?!?!?!?!?!?!??!

GreenFaleen · March 21st, 2007, 01:16 AM

very easily get the k-member from a 94 or 95 stang and your set.

GotBoost232 · March 21st, 2007, 01:22 AM

wow lol just the k member i thtought the 351w was carburated?

GreenFaleen · March 21st, 2007, 02:09 AM

they make an FI

mikebert · March 21st, 2007, 12:48 PM

Originally Posted by 232stang

Originally Posted by itschristorres8

$4k+ easy and depending which v8 the price can raise...a 4.6L 289 stock GT engine will cost $4k-$6k after everything is in and running fine

300hp v8 like a 301 or something whould cost more

NOT WORTH IT

dont you mean 281

Must have had a flashback to 1964 1/2. . ..

mikebert · March 21st, 2007, 12:49 PM

Originally Posted by jdansby1

I have a 2001 v6 mustang. Is it possible to drop a v8, around 300 hp, into my car. Im thinking yes, but I dont know where to look or how much it would cost. Any advice?

Why do you want to do this? Just to go faster on the street?

Dansby · March 21st, 2007, 06:32 PM

More power, racing, louder. I plan on having this car for quite some time and I want to do alot of work to it.

Clayhistorian · March 21st, 2007, 08:08 PM

Ya to drop a v8 in it isn't cheap, plus labor will be expensive. If you're going to drop a whole new engine in it might as well save up and get something pimp instead of going with a basic v8.

mikebert · March 21st, 2007, 11:19 PM

Originally Posted by jdansby1

More power, racing, louder. I plan on having this car for quite some time and I want to do alot of work to it.

If you're serious about that, buy a short block and build it up as your time and money allows. Once you get a killer engine, drop it in and let her rip.

Or just buy a 302, build it up, and put it in a Fox one day

But maybe that's just me. . ..

99GT281 · March 23rd, 2007, 11:33 AM

i wouldnt spend the money. just buy a new car. and build that up. probably cheaper in the end. no reason to tear up a good 6er and possibly run into problems.

97Cobra · March 23rd, 2007, 01:16 PM

Twin Turbo that BIATCH and you would have more power with about the same cost of a motor swap.......

97Cobra · March 23rd, 2007, 01:18 PM

but then your gonna have to replace some other internals but hey it would be worth it....

99GT281 · March 23rd, 2007, 02:27 PM

Originally Posted by 97Cobra

but then your gonna have to replace some other internals but hey it would be worth it....

dun forget a better feul system, prolly a better program to run the computer.. etc..

but hey +1 for the idea...

97Cobra · March 23rd, 2007, 04:38 PM

usually the turbo kit comes with a dif fuel sys. and computer.......

March 21st, 2007, 12:27 AM	#1
Dansby Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Orange, Texas Posts: 2,313 iTrader: 1 reviews	Dropping a v8 into my '01. I have a 2001 v6 mustang. Is it possible to drop a v8, around 300 hp, into my car. Im thinking yes, but I dont know where to look or how much it would cost. Any advice?

March 21st, 2007, 12:33 AM	#2
ESG-642T [8MINUS2] 2002, Ford, v6 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: TEXAS Posts: 12,207 iTrader: 0 reviews	Not this again... Just don't try, its too much work & money..... __________________ Hi, You can call me Kyle

March 21st, 2007, 12:33 AM	#3
itschristorres8 Banned 00 V6 & 09 GT 13.37@104.4mph--BONE stock GT Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: south florida Posts: 15,859 iTrader: 2 reviews	$4k+ easy and depending which v8 the price can raise...a 4.6L 289 stock GT engine will cost $4k-$6k after everything is in and running fine 300hp v8 like a 301 or something whould cost more NOT WORTH IT __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] Acmillr loves me

March 21st, 2007, 12:34 AM	#4
GreenFaleen MM's Resident Ricer 2006 Scion tC 13.001@113 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Raleigh/Lenoir, NC Posts: 9,906 Blog Entries: 2 iTrader: 1 reviews	easiest drop http://www.fordcobraengines.com/351_400Horsepower.htm 351w with 400 hp. It will be an easy drop and a turn key engine is like 7k you can get the crate engine for 4k __________________ Scion Tc Turbo - 9psi 297whp 287wtq 2500lbs :p MM 4 Banger club: Senior Ricer NCMM #9 "Horsepower sells cars, torque wins races." -Carroll Shelby

March 21st, 2007, 01:16 AM	#7
GreenFaleen MM's Resident Ricer 2006 Scion tC 13.001@113 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Raleigh/Lenoir, NC Posts: 9,906 Blog Entries: 2 iTrader: 1 reviews	very easily get the k-member from a 94 or 95 stang and your set. __________________ Scion Tc Turbo - 9psi 297whp 287wtq 2500lbs :p MM 4 Banger club: Senior Ricer NCMM #9 "Horsepower sells cars, torque wins races." -Carroll Shelby

March 21st, 2007, 01:22 AM	#8
GotBoost232 Enthusiast Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: watkins glen , new york Posts: 535 iTrader: 0 reviews	wow lol just the k member i thtought the 351w was carburated? __________________ stock 04 blue mach 1

March 21st, 2007, 02:09 AM	#9
GreenFaleen MM's Resident Ricer 2006 Scion tC 13.001@113 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Raleigh/Lenoir, NC Posts: 9,906 Blog Entries: 2 iTrader: 1 reviews	they make an FI __________________ Scion Tc Turbo - 9psi 297whp 287wtq 2500lbs :p MM 4 Banger club: Senior Ricer NCMM #9 "Horsepower sells cars, torque wins races." -Carroll Shelby

March 21st, 2007, 06:32 PM	#12
Dansby Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Orange, Texas Posts: 2,313 iTrader: 1 reviews	More power, racing, louder. I plan on having this car for quite some time and I want to do alot of work to it.

March 21st, 2007, 08:08 PM	#13
Clayhistorian Regular Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 299 iTrader: 0 reviews	Ya to drop a v8 in it isn't cheap, plus labor will be expensive. If you're going to drop a whole new engine in it might as well save up and get something pimp instead of going with a basic v8.

March 23rd, 2007, 11:33 AM	#15
99GT281 Newbie Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: hookin dead in the rain, Omaha NE Posts: 36 iTrader: 0 reviews	i wouldnt spend the money. just buy a new car. and build that up. probably cheaper in the end. no reason to tear up a good 6er and possibly run into problems. __________________

March 23rd, 2007, 01:16 PM	#16
97Cobra I Post Entirely Way Too Much 1997 Mustang Cobra 1/8 - 8.89@86mph Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 6,535 iTrader: 1 reviews	Twin Turbo that BIATCH and you would have more power with about the same cost of a motor swap....... __________________ Modifications and pics in my Garage... Reps Appreciated!

March 23rd, 2007, 01:18 PM	#17
97Cobra I Post Entirely Way Too Much 1997 Mustang Cobra 1/8 - 8.89@86mph Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 6,535 iTrader: 1 reviews	but then your gonna have to replace some other internals but hey it would be worth it.... __________________ Modifications and pics in my Garage... Reps Appreciated!

March 23rd, 2007, 04:38 PM	#19
97Cobra I Post Entirely Way Too Much 1997 Mustang Cobra 1/8 - 8.89@86mph Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 6,535 iTrader: 1 reviews	usually the turbo kit comes with a dif fuel sys. and computer....... __________________ Modifications and pics in my Garage... Reps Appreciated!

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