V8 swap... I am serious, this might happen soon.

Zatrekaz · January 12th, 2012, 03:39 PM

I have been having issues with my engine, and I am going this route. I could get it overhauled but this could be more reliable and give the possibility for an upgrade.

So, don't treat this as just another swap thread.

What am I going to need? I have about a month to search for a donor car. My budget is going to be close to $1,500. I think with a donor car from a junk yard or a wrecked version, this can be achived.

xtreme 2 · January 12th, 2012, 03:43 PM

What do you need? A donor car...

You will need:
4.6L Motor
Wiring Harness
ECU
Transmission
Shifter
Radiator
Radiator Hoses
Overflow Tank
Radiator Fans

And I am sure there is more, I'm at work right now which means I can't think straight

Zatrekaz · January 12th, 2012, 03:46 PM

So basicly I just need to find a donor car. The search begins. If I can't make it work, I am just gonna get a used 3.8L to put in.

mustangmike! · January 12th, 2012, 03:47 PM

fuck a 4.6 unless its a 4v.

ESG-642T · January 12th, 2012, 03:53 PM

1.) you should figure out what is really wrong with your car.
2.) you could always do the 302 swap

3.) donor 94/95 gt should be easy to find

xtreme 2 · January 12th, 2012, 03:56 PM

Originally Posted by ESG-642T

1.) you should figure out what is really wrong with your car.
2.) you could always do the 351W swap
3.) donor 94/95 gt should be easy to find

fixed

ChrisJ · January 12th, 2012, 03:58 PM

You would be better off going pushrod IMHO...

A 302 or 351 fuel injected motor should do just fine...

Zatrekaz · January 12th, 2012, 04:00 PM

Treat me like an idiot. Which engines are we talking about?

There is a 94 GT sitting next to my house that was wrecked... however the previous owner did not take care of the engine. Not sure if it would be worth it.

Do you think simply getting my engine re-built would be better? Maybe even getting one of the power packs for it? I mean... I am not looking for insane power. However maybe doin a HCI upgrade would be good. Should eliminate my issues as well.

ChrisJ · January 12th, 2012, 04:01 PM

You could at least get the wiring harness off it and the computer...

xtreme 2 · January 12th, 2012, 04:02 PM

That car next door would be a great donor. Just get a new motor if needed, but that car is 3/4 the battle...

Durr4456 · January 12th, 2012, 04:03 PM

You better hit me up when install time comes. I wanna help and learn!

mustangmike! · January 12th, 2012, 04:05 PM

Originally Posted by Zatrekaz

Treat me like an idiot. Which engines are we talking about?

There is a 94 GT sitting next to my house that was wrecked... however the previous owner did not take care of the engine. Not sure if it would be worth it.

Do you think simply getting my engine re-built would be better? Maybe even getting one of the power packs for it? I mean... I am not looking for insane power. However maybe doin a HCI upgrade would be good. Should eliminate my issues as well.

power pack ... expensive

Originally Posted by ChrisJ

You could at least get the wiring harness off it and the computer...

Yeah a 302 block is how hard to find ?

Originally Posted by xtreme 2

That car next door would be a great donor. Just get a new motor if needed, but that car is 3/4 the battle...

^

Go buy the damn car.

mustangmike! · January 12th, 2012, 04:05 PM

Originally Posted by ESG-642T

1.) you should figure out what is really wrong with your car.
2.) you could always do the 427 swap
3.) donor 94/95 gt should be easy to find

Originally Posted by xtreme 2

fixed

grow some ballz

ChrisJ · January 12th, 2012, 04:06 PM

302's are cake to find...Thats why I said just the computer and harness...

Zatrekaz · January 12th, 2012, 04:08 PM

It belongs to my cousin...

I can probally get him to sell it to me for cheap. Figure I would offer it the price that most people sell non-running cars for. The engine runs, but the frame it bent.

So everything from that GT would swap over? He said he just got about $1,000 worth of repairs done to the engine. Said he also had oil in the spark plugs, and they replaced the rings and such.

ESG-642T · January 12th, 2012, 04:10 PM

351w / 427 - won't fit in his budget.

Wouldn't make sense to do a stock 351 without at least a decent set of heads and cam. 1,500 he could potential do a gt40head/cam/302

ChrisJ · January 12th, 2012, 04:11 PM

Originally Posted by ESG-642T

351w / 427 - won't fit in his budget.

Wouldn't make sense to do a stock 351 without at least a decent set of heads and cam. 1,500 he could potential do a gt40head/cam/302

For $1500 he can do a 302, aftermarket heads and intake...He could do the same with a 351 for $2000...

mustangmike! · January 12th, 2012, 04:12 PM

Originally Posted by ChrisJ

302's are cake to find...Thats why I said just the computer and harness...

Maybe you didn't catch my sarcasim ?

Originally Posted by Zatrekaz

It belongs to my cousin...

I can probally get him to sell it to me for cheap. Figure I would offer it the price that most people sell non-running cars for. The engine runs, but the frame it bent.

So everything from that GT would swap over? He said he just got about $1,000 worth of repairs done to the engine. Said he also had oil in the spark plugs, and they replaced the rings and such.

Shouldn't be to hard ...

Gauges n shit will need to go over, wiring harness, engine, tranny, DS, rearend, if its under the hood it basically needs to go in.

Id love a 302 to play with.

Im thinking Ill finish up with some nitrous on this car sooner or later and maybe some cosmetics and race wheels. Then find a 302 to slam in my 94 and build a bad mofo lol

Zatrekaz · January 12th, 2012, 04:13 PM

The old GT sitting next door is a good topic point. However I am concerned about the age of the car. I'm worried that the older parts (transmission, engine, ect) would be worse than mine. Not sure how many miles are on it. The odometer stopped working awhile back. Its deff over 100k.

ChrisJ · January 12th, 2012, 04:15 PM

Originally Posted by mustangmike!

Shouldn't be to hard ...

Gauges n shit will need to go over, wiring harness, engine, tranny, DS, rearend, if its under the hood it basically needs to go in.

Id love a 302 to play with.

Im thinking Ill finish up with some nitrous on this car sooner or later and maybe some cosmetics and race wheels. Then find a 302 to slam in my 94 and build a bad mofo lol

The rear ends are shorter in the 94-98 then the 99-04...

January 12th, 2012, 03:39 PM	#1
Zatrekaz Wax on, Wax off 2003 Mustang V6 16.8@83.3 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Mississippi Posts: 6,954 iTrader: 15 reviews	V8 swap... I am serious, this might happen soon. I have been having issues with my engine, and I am going this route. I could get it overhauled but this could be more reliable and give the possibility for an upgrade. So, don't treat this as just another swap thread. What am I going to need? I have about a month to search for a donor car. My budget is going to be close to $1,500. I think with a donor car from a junk yard or a wrecked version, this can be achived. __________________ Black Bullitt Rims FT/FS Looking to Sell or Trade for Silver FR500s Looking to buy a lot of 99-04 Interior Pieces If you have any for sale, PM me

January 12th, 2012, 03:43 PM	#2
xtreme 2 Hardcore Enthusiast 2001 v6 premium Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 1,340 Blog Entries: 1 iTrader: 0 reviews	What do you need? A donor car... You will need: 4.6L Motor Wiring Harness ECU Transmission Shifter Radiator Radiator Hoses Overflow Tank Radiator Fans And I am sure there is more, I'm at work right now which means I can't think straight __________________ Screw it, coming to play with the big boys... 5.4L Vortech COMING SOON!

January 12th, 2012, 03:46 PM	#3
Zatrekaz Wax on, Wax off 2003 Mustang V6 16.8@83.3 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Mississippi Posts: 6,954 iTrader: 15 reviews	So basicly I just need to find a donor car. The search begins. If I can't make it work, I am just gonna get a used 3.8L to put in. __________________ Black Bullitt Rims FT/FS Looking to Sell or Trade for Silver FR500s Looking to buy a lot of 99-04 Interior Pieces If you have any for sale, PM me

January 12th, 2012, 03:47 PM	#4
mustangmike! I Post Entirely Way Too Much 2004,1994,1967 14.37 @ 96 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 6,018 iTrader: 1 reviews	fuck a 4.6 unless its a 4v. __________________ 227whp N/A V6 Now w/ 8th Mile 8s ! How To Jmod Your Late Model 4R70W

January 12th, 2012, 03:53 PM	#5
ESG-642T [8MINUS2] 2002, Ford, v6 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: TEXAS Posts: 12,319 iTrader: 0 reviews	1.) you should figure out what is really wrong with your car. 2.) you could always do the 302 swap 3.) donor 94/95 gt should be easy to find __________________ Hi, You can call me Kyle Random ESG fact: Had a prochamber on his v6 before it was popular. WTB: v6 BBK valve covers

January 12th, 2012, 03:58 PM	#7
ChrisJ RLY SRS Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Ft. Meade, MD Posts: 38,220 Blog Entries: 4 iTrader: 10 reviews	You would be better off going pushrod IMHO... A 302 or 351 fuel injected motor should do just fine... __________________ 2008 Acura TL Type-S - 2008 EB Ford Expedition - 2002 Boosted GT - Sold Facebook Google+

January 12th, 2012, 04:00 PM	#8
Zatrekaz Wax on, Wax off 2003 Mustang V6 16.8@83.3 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Mississippi Posts: 6,954 iTrader: 15 reviews	Treat me like an idiot. Which engines are we talking about? There is a 94 GT sitting next to my house that was wrecked... however the previous owner did not take care of the engine. Not sure if it would be worth it. Do you think simply getting my engine re-built would be better? Maybe even getting one of the power packs for it? I mean... I am not looking for insane power. However maybe doin a HCI upgrade would be good. Should eliminate my issues as well. __________________ Black Bullitt Rims FT/FS Looking to Sell or Trade for Silver FR500s Looking to buy a lot of 99-04 Interior Pieces If you have any for sale, PM me

January 12th, 2012, 04:01 PM	#9
ChrisJ RLY SRS Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Ft. Meade, MD Posts: 38,220 Blog Entries: 4 iTrader: 10 reviews	You could at least get the wiring harness off it and the computer... __________________ 2008 Acura TL Type-S - 2008 EB Ford Expedition - 2002 Boosted GT - Sold Facebook Google+

January 12th, 2012, 04:02 PM	#10
xtreme 2 Hardcore Enthusiast 2001 v6 premium Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 1,340 Blog Entries: 1 iTrader: 0 reviews	That car next door would be a great donor. Just get a new motor if needed, but that car is 3/4 the battle... __________________ Screw it, coming to play with the big boys... 5.4L Vortech COMING SOON!

January 12th, 2012, 04:03 PM	#11
Durr4456 Zip wants me 2005 Mustang GT, 1967 GT Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: New Orleans Posts: 5,278 iTrader: 0 reviews	You better hit me up when install time comes. I wanna help and learn! __________________ The day I finish paying for my mustang will be a great day. Although I'm more likely to die before it happens. Don't be stupid like me! Zip loves my penis.

January 12th, 2012, 04:06 PM	#14
ChrisJ RLY SRS Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Ft. Meade, MD Posts: 38,220 Blog Entries: 4 iTrader: 10 reviews	302's are cake to find...Thats why I said just the computer and harness... __________________ 2008 Acura TL Type-S - 2008 EB Ford Expedition - 2002 Boosted GT - Sold Facebook Google+

January 12th, 2012, 04:08 PM	#15
Zatrekaz Wax on, Wax off 2003 Mustang V6 16.8@83.3 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Mississippi Posts: 6,954 iTrader: 15 reviews	It belongs to my cousin... I can probally get him to sell it to me for cheap. Figure I would offer it the price that most people sell non-running cars for. The engine runs, but the frame it bent. So everything from that GT would swap over? He said he just got about $1,000 worth of repairs done to the engine. Said he also had oil in the spark plugs, and they replaced the rings and such. __________________ Black Bullitt Rims FT/FS Looking to Sell or Trade for Silver FR500s Looking to buy a lot of 99-04 Interior Pieces If you have any for sale, PM me

January 12th, 2012, 04:10 PM	#16
ESG-642T [8MINUS2] 2002, Ford, v6 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: TEXAS Posts: 12,319 iTrader: 0 reviews	351w / 427 - won't fit in his budget. Wouldn't make sense to do a stock 351 without at least a decent set of heads and cam. 1,500 he could potential do a gt40head/cam/302 __________________ Hi, You can call me Kyle Random ESG fact: Had a prochamber on his v6 before it was popular. WTB: v6 BBK valve covers

January 12th, 2012, 04:13 PM	#19
Zatrekaz Wax on, Wax off 2003 Mustang V6 16.8@83.3 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Mississippi Posts: 6,954 iTrader: 15 reviews	The old GT sitting next door is a good topic point. However I am concerned about the age of the car. I'm worried that the older parts (transmission, engine, ect) would be worse than mine. Not sure how many miles are on it. The odometer stopped working awhile back. Its deff over 100k. __________________ Black Bullitt Rims FT/FS Looking to Sell or Trade for Silver FR500s Looking to buy a lot of 99-04 Interior Pieces If you have any for sale, PM me

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