[via sin dios]

I saw a engine from a 03 mustang v8 and could all the sensors and everything connect to my v6. The engine is under $ 2K with only 9K miles on it. How much would it cost to have this thing working in my v6, not counting the cost of the engine, just the installation?

[itschristorres8]

it'll work
probably like a $1k job
its harder then you think. a v8 with one wheel peel...

[Onemanzu]

... mos def switch the rear end... the 7.5 will be under so much stress from the 4.6

[chevy_killer]

just remember this..."you can do anything to a car with a little fabrication"

[itschristorres8]

Originally Posted by chevy_killer just remember this..."you can do anything to a car with a little fabrication"

+1
you can stick a vtec in there.
idk why you would but u can

[Lt_Crazy]

LOL... Why would someone put a Vtech in a mustang????

[itschristorres8]

Originally Posted by Lt_Crazy LOL... Why would someone put a Vtech in a mustang????

ok..thats why i sed ...idk why you would but u can

[Onemanzu]

i considered that once... when i found out that my dads civic had vtec... i like the sound the vtec makes... its very humbling

[via sin dios]

so if i get this motor for 1,200$ itll cost another 1000 and ill have a v8 in there?

[GreenFaleen]

easily plus alittle bit more beefing up the rear end.

[itschristorres8]

yupp, its not just dropping in a v8 dude like you think

you can but soon that rear will have to be improved, computer, electronics have to match inside so that you speedmeter and rpm gauge and the other gauges are all correct. your front end will be a little lower then it was before probably.
exhaust will be needed unless you wana run open headers which at 1500rpms will be very loud alone
i'd say in the end it'll cost near $3k+

[GreenFaleen]

If it helps any I just got quoted on dropping a 351 into my 6 (easy to do surprisingly Saleen did it on all the s351's from 95-00) and it will cost me 2875 to get it all done and correctly. That doesn't include the cost of parts.

[via sin dios]

ha! i was gonna get a s/c but i gues im gonna go with the v8. (always wanted a v8 mustang!)

[itschristorres8]

what?! why? $1,200 for the engine
$1k to install
who knows how much to correct everything inside, it can be $0 or couple hundred, 8.8 rear-$500-$1,200k...$500 if your LUCKY!
you'll need a new face gauges cause you have new rev limits
exhaust..you need headers, a mid pipe and cat back. that can be $400-$1,300, $400 for GT take off if you find it that cheap wiht the headers, that are actually just exhaust manifolds. not including installing

so its garunteed about $2,600. with out the rear and sayin that the computer and electronics and bullshit is $0 or nothign to work on
but it can easily be $3k which it most likely will be. or more
if you want the 8.8 rear...which will be needed eventually unless you put t-lok and beef of the rear which is still $500+

so it'll be around $3k-$4k
tell me how in the world can that be compared to putting these options

power pak (beat a GT)
or turbo (beat a GT)
or supercharger (beat a GT)
or nitrous (beat a GT)
or full bolt ons (which can keep up with the GT's)
or forged internals, 8.8 rear, and some other mods(might not beat a GT but MUCH stronger then a GT engine)

all that is the same price or cheaper! like the power pak-$2350 for stage 3 which add 90hp
nitous-$500
bolt ons- $2,500
s/c-anywhere from $2k-$4.7k


you better off selling your car for a GT
in no way does that swap make sense on doing

[GreenFaleen]

yeah I mean if you do wanna put an 8 in your car that bad go with a crate engine like a 302 or 351

[Tony_90fox]

probably cheaper to just buy a V8

[itschristorres8]

both above me are right
if you really wana swap....why get justa stock GT engine? a 302 or 351 is better

but its also gunna be cheaper to sell your and buy a GT

[via sin dios]

i cant sell it cause im making payments on it still. and one reason that i want a v8 is for that sound

[itschristorres8]

Originally Posted by via sin dios i cant sell it cause im making payments on it still. and one reason that i want a v8 is for that sound

swapping to the v8, you also have to let your insurance know, so yea that will go up, probably be a pain in the ass for other shit too

[chevy_killer]

Originally Posted by itschristorres8 Originally Posted by via sin dios i cant sell it cause im making payments on it still. and one reason that i want a v8 is for that sound swapping to the v8, you also have to let your insurance know, so yea that will go up, probably be a pain in the ass for other shit too

you dont HAVE to let them know...i wouldnt