[herpony]

Okay so, getting ready to do the 6 to 8 swap. Anyone know of any threads? I tried to search but I'm getting everything that has "swap" in it. Have donor car and a pretty mechanically inclined hubby but just want to avoid speed bumps that others have already ran into.

[ViperPilot24]

honestly I didnt know you could do this. I wonder what is more cost effective....swap or just buy a new car?

[Green_6er]

Originally Posted by ViperPilot24 honestly I didnt know you could do this. I wonder what is more cost effective....swap or just buy a new car?

Sentimental value comes into play when someone does an engine swap.

[WickedSnake00]

Originally Posted by Green_6er Sentimental value comes into play when someone does an engine swap.

I would have to agree with this statement.

Seeing as you have a donor car I can't imagine it would be too difficult. You could just raise the nose, unbolt the whole engine/trans/k-frame as an assembly, roll it out and roll it into the new one. Then roll out the rear axle, bolt it in, voila.

[Horribly oversimplified version]

I'm sure you'll have to contend with things like the ECM, disabling PATS, possible cooling package swap, having to swap the brake setup, interior pieces...blah blah blah. Doesn't sound too fun.

[Green_6er]

Originally Posted by WickedSnake00 I would have to agree with this statement. Seeing as you have a donor car I can't imagine it would be too difficult. You could just raise the nose, unbolt the whole engine/trans/k-frame as an assembly, roll it out and roll it into the new one. Then roll out the rear axle, bolt it in, voila. [Horribly oversimplified version] I'm sure you'll have to contend with things like the ECM, disabling PATS, possible cooling package swap, having to swap the brake setup, interior pieces...blah blah blah. Doesn't sound too fun.

true that. I would swap in a gt motor into mine just because my car is important to me since it is my first car and i wouldn't want to sell it.

[Stang808]

ive been thinkn of doing the same thing. my friends dad had a gt that got rear ended..but yeah herpony wen u start your swap keep do a thread so we can follow along ur build..

[WickedSnake00]

Originally Posted by Green_6er true that. I would swap in a gt motor into mine just because my car is important to me since it is my first car and i wouldn't want to sell it.

I've got far too many blood sweat and tears invested into my POS to just buy a Cobra.

I'd be interested to see how the economics turn out for this swap. Depending on the value of the V6 and the GT you might lose out. I'm fairly confident I'll come up on the plus side of things with my swap.


...and is it sad I think that doing a termi swap is easier than doing a 6 to 8 swap?

[mcqueen]

Originally Posted by ViperPilot24 honestly I didnt know you could do this. I wonder what is more cost effective....swap or just buy a new car?

Oh you have a lot to learn son. If you have an engine that can fit into the engine bay you want to use, you can find a way to make it work. If it can't fit, you just need to be creative As far as the most cost effective way, 9 out of 10 times it is cheaper to sell your car and buy a new one. However, as mentioned, sentimental value does come into play and may make the swap worthwhile (though still not cost effective).

[WickedSnake00]

Originally Posted by mcqueen As far as the most cost effective way, 9 out of 10 times it is cheaper to sell your car and buy a new one.

LIES!!!


...or maybe I'm just the 10%.

[mcqueen]

Originally Posted by WickedSnake00 LIES!!! ...or maybe I'm just the 10%.

Lol you're in the 10%. We don't have a whole lot of members that could actually swap an engine/tranny themselves (or have the balls to attempt it) which is why it's so expensive for most people. But if you've got the tools, knowledge, and can find a donor car for a great price then an engine swap is the way to go

[Loki]

I was thinking about doing this when my engine died. I ended up going with a split port swap out of a 99 instead. I don't regret it at all. As a matter of fact, I replaced almost every part possible in my swap and my car drives like brand new. New cai, clutch, alternator, hoses and clamps, etc.. If I had done a v8 swap, I probably would have been in about the same amount of money to be completely honest. I just wouldn't have had as many new parts. However, I don't regret only doing a SP swap. I love my Mustang, so as long as she's alive and running, I'm happy!

[Green_6er]

Originally Posted by WickedSnake00 I've got far too many blood sweat and tears invested into my POS to just buy a Cobra. I'd be interested to see how the economics turn out for this swap. Depending on the value of the V6 and the GT you might lose out. I'm fairly confident I'll come up on the plus side of things with my swap. ...and is it sad I think that doing a termi swap is easier than doing a 6 to 8 swap?

lol i would just do a swap to a 5.4l and besides its my first car and i have cussed, bled, and gotten pissed over this thing too much to sell it

[CheyenneMustang]

Here's a better idea:

Looks about normal right?










But then....















BOOM!

V10 IN YOUR FACE!
Been thinking about doing this when I get a dd for winter

[ViperPilot24]

Crap! Is that for Real!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!

[Loki]

I would HATE to work on that thing. NO room under that hood! Lol

[Green_6er]

Originally Posted by Loki I would HATE to work on that thing. NO room under that hood! Lol

"hey lets go change the spark plugs"
"alright, i'll go get the engine hoist"

[polemonkey]

that is rediculous!!

[WickedSnake00]

Wasn't there a member on here that was swapping in a V10? I think his thread went dead though.

Not to mention Ford actually built one as a test car.

...and it still has more room under the hood than an F250 Powerstroke.

[Green_6er]

Originally Posted by WickedSnake00 Wasn't there a member on here that was swapping in a V10? I think his thread went dead though. Not to mention Ford actually built one as a test car. ...and it still has more room under the hood than an F250 Powerstroke.

can someone say v12?

[WickedSnake00]

Ford also already beat you to that one as well. Remember the GT-90? They basically lopped off 2 cylinders from the 4.6, and welded two together. Then put twin turbos on it.

I still want one.