Mustang V8 swap

Edited: 11/11/2005 7:05:15 PM by lowryder427

Edited: 11/11/2005 3:33:29 PM by lowryder427

I own a 2001 3.8 mustang and its just not enough power for me. I've been looking for a 4.6 donor car for a little while. I just came across a 1997 Mustang GT A/T with 66,000 miles on it, hes only asking $2,000 and he said he would hold it for me(garaged). It has front end damage but only the K-member was damaged as far as the engine bay goes. What problems would i run into swapping the whole drivetrain into my car(engine, tranny, driveshaft, axle, pcm etc..). both cars are automatic. I could swap the engine in like 4 months when i get into my chassis fab and high performance engines class at Wyotech.

anybody have any experience with this or know where to look for information??

still trying to find info if anyone can help

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It's not worth it. Especially if you are going to do it with a 96-98 car. Those cars are turds. I have a 2000 v6 and researched it for years. It'll be cheaper and easier to sell your car and buy a GT. I know that is not what you want to hear but its the truth.

Oh yeah. As your car sits right now it is probably just a half a second slower than a 96-98. The 99-04 GTs are a differnt story.

dam, whats the difference power wise from the 94-98's to the 99-04's??

Originally posted by lowryder427



dam, whats the difference power wise from the 94-98's to the 99-04's??

I'm not 100% positive but I think the 96-98 have 215 and the 99-04 have 260. alot of people with 96-98 cars put the pi (99-04) heads and intake on there to make the same power as a stock 99-04 car. But if you are going to do a complete swap you might as well get a 99-04 engine.