Engine Swap?

plove71387 · February 27th, 2008, 10:36 PM

Hello Everyone,

I have a few questions. I have a chance to pick up a 2003 Mustang GT motor with Low miles on it. I have a V6 right now that im thinking to put the M112 swap on (finally get all the parts and this comes up

) just wondering what i would need to make this complete in my car.

It comes with the Complete Engine, PCM/Computer, Wiring Harness, and LT's and O2 entenders. Just wondering what else i would need to make this work? and is it going to be even worth my time?

Sorry if this doesnt belong here! And please move it!

Thanks!
Preston

Onemanzu · February 27th, 2008, 10:41 PM

since you already have all the m112 parts just finish that up... just sayin

plove71387 · February 27th, 2008, 10:43 PM

Originally Posted by Onemanzu

since you already have all the m112 parts just finish that up... just sayin

Thats the debate on now . . . but with the bigger motor i can get more hp in the end. just not sure if its going to be worth my while?

-Preston

MWWarlord · February 27th, 2008, 10:44 PM

+1 I agree. Plus the V8 swap is a lot of trouble. BTW look I'm at 500 posts

Onemanzu · February 27th, 2008, 10:45 PM

then you have to sell all your V6 parts, the m112 the upper adapter all that stuff that you already have to buy the engine and install it and that kinda stuff... doing that swap might get you 50 more horse power then what you have right now ya know? but your right you do have more potential... you will have to look for a lot more parts but it might be worth it... I do know of some people with the M112 that are running almost 300 horse power on the stock engine

Onemanzu · February 27th, 2008, 10:46 PM

Originally Posted by MWWarlord

+1 I agree. Plus the V8 swap is a lot of trouble. BTW look I'm at 500 posts

took you long enough

mustangjeff1997 · February 27th, 2008, 10:55 PM

I agree...I'd just stay with the six and make it beat the gt, lol. It would be too much work for a swap

And this is my 151st bitches! lol

modded232 · February 27th, 2008, 11:00 PM

I would say stick with the six. For all the time, money, and PITA it would take to swap out your engine, you could have the m112 on your six, plus a couple other things done by the time you would be done with engine swap.

m112 V6 > nearly stock Gt... IMO

2000ranger · February 27th, 2008, 11:27 PM

id say to keep the six...i've seen this a billion times on here. just keep the 6 its not worth the trouble to swap the engine when the six that has the potential to be faster than the gt

post 165 woot woot lol

Dansby · February 28th, 2008, 01:33 AM

I say if you have the time and the know how, I would do the swap, if your doing the work yourself and have an extra vehicle to drive. It would be worth it in the end.

Dansby · February 28th, 2008, 01:34 AM

Originally Posted by 2000stang

id say to keep the six...i've seen this a billion times on here. just keep the 6 its not worth the trouble to swap the engine when the six that has the potential to be faster than the gt

post 165 woot woot lol

And the GT has potential to be a WHOLE lot faster than the six. You can look at that from both sides.

motorhead6776 · February 28th, 2008, 03:06 AM

Originally Posted by jdansby1

I say if you have the time and the know how, I would do the swap, if your doing the work yourself and have an extra vehicle to drive. It would be worth it in the end.

the only problem is that he already has all the parts to put the m112 on the v6. swapping to th v8 would leave him with a pile of parts to sell and a whole new list of parts to put the m112 on the v8.

IMO i would build the 6 but keep the 8 as a backup in case you blow the 6 to little pieces. depending on how much it cost of course. spending a couple grand on an engine thats going to sit around is just silly.

p.s. 215 posts

plove71387 · February 28th, 2008, 03:11 AM

Originally Posted by motorhead6776

the only problem is that he already has all the parts to put the m112 on the v6. swapping to th v8 would leave him with a pile of parts to sell and a whole new list of parts to put the m112 on the v8.

IMO i would build the 6 but keep the 8 as a backup in case you blow the 6 to little pieces. depending on how much it cost of course. spending a couple grand on an engine thats going to sit around is just silly.

p.s. 215 posts

I dont have the M112 parts on the Mustang as of yet . . . plans for starting to do it this weekend but now i have to work

. . . i think im going to stick with keeping the 6er, anyways if i blow this engine somehow. i have another 3.8 in the garage to drop in my car

Thanks for the Input Everyone!
-Preston

her name is ponie · February 28th, 2008, 03:20 AM

My friends have done the V6 to 00 factory cobra motors( ford sold a factory cobra motor with all the stuff required for the swap) and its not that hard. As far as the eaton swap goes im not trying to be an asshole but what kinda numbers are you looking @? Throw some bolt ons the gt motor and im sure youll make just as much if not more.

Avaric3 · February 28th, 2008, 05:02 AM

yay 1533 posts!!!!!

i vote v8 ftw

itschristorres8 · February 28th, 2008, 08:21 AM

Originally Posted by her name is ponie

My friends have done the V6 to 00 factory cobra motors( ford sold a factory cobra motor with all the stuff required for the swap) and its not that hard. As far as the eaton swap goes im not trying to be an asshole but what kinda numbers are you looking @? Throw some bolt ons the gt motor and im sure youll make just as much if not more.

no bolt ons will be under 300rwhp on a GT as the m112 will pwn that

and wow ford sells a kit from V6
to cobra
and it'll come with

motor
wiring harness
computer
cluster
radiator
bellhousing
clutch
tranny
rear end
suspension
brakes
radiator hoses
misc vacuum hoses
extended wires
exhaust manifold and full exhaust
accumlator
new a/c lines
new power sterring lines

WOW i had no idea?! and your friends have done a few and all the kits came with ALL that which is all the needed parts and possibly missing a few.
hmmm must be a CHEAP kit for like $20+k

im calling BS on that
Ford does NOT sell a full kit like that
and if they did no one in they're right mind would pay that much for it

Onemanzu · February 28th, 2008, 09:23 AM

Originally Posted by her name is ponie

As far as the eaton swap goes im not trying to be an asshole but what kinda numbers are you looking @? Throw some bolt ons the gt motor and im sure youll make just as much if not more.

300 range... takes a few thousand in bolt ons for the 4.6 to see 300 wheel horse power...

motorhead6776 · February 28th, 2008, 09:57 AM

Originally Posted by itschristorres8

im calling BS on that
Ford does NOT sell a full kit like that
and if they did no one in they're right mind would pay that much for it

+1 i agree sounds like BS

RALVAREZ26 · February 28th, 2008, 11:23 AM

w/that adapter you would be around the same hp as a stock 99-04 gt, i would just do the engine swap and then since you dont have the parts yet, put that m112 on the v-8! not a hard decision

shadow5403 · February 28th, 2008, 11:26 AM

no with the m112 yur running close to 300RWHP on a stock V6...GT has 260 at the crank! Ummmm no brainer here.

February 27th, 2008, 10:36 PM	#1
plove71387 Regular 2004 Mustang V6 Vert. 328/419 @ 4000 rpms Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 476 iTrader: 0 reviews	Engine Swap? Hello Everyone, I have a few questions. I have a chance to pick up a 2003 Mustang GT motor with Low miles on it. I have a V6 right now that im thinking to put the M112 swap on (finally get all the parts and this comes up ) just wondering what i would need to make this complete in my car. It comes with the Complete Engine, PCM/Computer, Wiring Harness, and LT's and O2 entenders. Just wondering what else i would need to make this work? and is it going to be even worth my time? Sorry if this doesnt belong here! And please move it! Thanks! Preston

February 27th, 2008, 10:41 PM	#2
Onemanzu ¡ʇsnq ɹo uʍop ǝpısdn Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Looking for free hand jobs in poland springs nebraska... silly gooses Posts: 12,551 Blog Entries: 1 iTrader: 0 reviews	since you already have all the m112 parts just finish that up... just sayin __________________ My Foz

February 27th, 2008, 10:44 PM	#4
MWWarlord Hardcore Enthusiast 1995 Mustang convertible Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 1,409 iTrader: 0 reviews	+1 I agree. Plus the V8 swap is a lot of trouble. BTW look I'm at 500 posts __________________ MWWarlord 1995 Mustang convertible check out my garage for pics and a complete list of mods. http://www.tricktuners.com

February 27th, 2008, 10:45 PM	#5
Onemanzu ¡ʇsnq ɹo uʍop ǝpısdn Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Looking for free hand jobs in poland springs nebraska... silly gooses Posts: 12,551 Blog Entries: 1 iTrader: 0 reviews	then you have to sell all your V6 parts, the m112 the upper adapter all that stuff that you already have to buy the engine and install it and that kinda stuff... doing that swap might get you 50 more horse power then what you have right now ya know? but your right you do have more potential... you will have to look for a lot more parts but it might be worth it... I do know of some people with the M112 that are running almost 300 horse power on the stock engine __________________ My Foz

February 27th, 2008, 11:27 PM	#9
2000ranger Editor 1972 Dodge Dart under restoration (will we ever stop buying stuff that needs work?) Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: k.dot Wisconsin Posts: 298 iTrader: 0 reviews	id say to keep the six...i've seen this a billion times on here. just keep the 6 its not worth the trouble to swap the engine when the six that has the potential to be faster than the gt post 165 woot woot lol __________________ slow car club - crew member 6 of 9 Hoof beats are louder than Heartbeats Cat Club Co-Founder MM Snowmobile club (founder)

February 27th, 2008, 11:00 PM	#8
modded232 Regular 2000 Mustang V6 Vert Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Winnipeg, Canada Posts: 218 iTrader: 0 reviews	I would say stick with the six. For all the time, money, and PITA it would take to swap out your engine, you could have the m112 on your six, plus a couple other things done by the time you would be done with engine swap. m112 V6 > nearly stock Gt... IMO

February 28th, 2008, 01:33 AM	#10
Dansby Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Orange, Texas Posts: 2,285 iTrader: 1 reviews	I say if you have the time and the know how, I would do the swap, if your doing the work yourself and have an extra vehicle to drive. It would be worth it in the end.

February 28th, 2008, 03:20 AM	#14
her name is ponie Enthusiast 2007 Mustang GT N/A Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Pasadena CA Posts: 649 iTrader: 0 reviews	My friends have done the V6 to 00 factory cobra motors( ford sold a factory cobra motor with all the stuff required for the swap) and its not that hard. As far as the eaton swap goes im not trying to be an asshole but what kinda numbers are you looking @? Throw some bolt ons the gt motor and im sure youll make just as much if not more. __________________

February 28th, 2008, 05:02 AM	#15
Avaric3 Hardcore Enthusiast 2002 Ford Focus slow as fuck Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: M-Pan, NJ Posts: 2,556 iTrader: 4 reviews	yay 1533 posts!!!!! i vote v8 ftw __________________ 99 V6 Mustang-sold 02 Ford Focus-sold 98 Camaro Z/28-lid, catback

February 28th, 2008, 11:23 AM	#19
RALVAREZ26 Hardcore Enthusiast 2000 MUSTANG GT Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: DALLAS Posts: 1,333 iTrader: 0 reviews	w/that adapter you would be around the same hp as a stock 99-04 gt, i would just do the engine swap and then since you dont have the parts yet, put that m112 on the v-8! not a hard decision __________________ http://smokinperformance.com Slowmatic 2000 GT

February 28th, 2008, 11:26 AM	#20
shadow5403 Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: PA Posts: 2,037 iTrader: 0 reviews	no with the m112 yur running close to 300RWHP on a stock V6...GT has 260 at the crank! Ummmm no brainer here. __________________

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