FullstackViking
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I have pushed off retiring my tired NPI 2v for years now. And just want to throw my thoughts into the void to see if anybody can push me in any meaninful direction.
My power goal is to be as fast/faster than current gen muscle cars. This car will likely never see the track, so I want good street manners as well. I also do care about the pedigree of the Modular motor. I think its a flawed motor limited by displacement, but as a period piece it represents an interesting time for Ford. I also think its the best sounding V8 barring some exotics or race cars.
Builds I've considered:
TFS 2v top end swap - Teksid/WAP block
Pros:
- Cheaper than 4v
- Lighter/less moving parts than 4v
- Most plug-and-play with my 96 GT
- Twin screw options
Cons:
- Ceiling of 2v N/A power
- 2v platform does not have the racing pedigree of a 4v
- Will not hit power goals without FI
Mark VIII 4V Swap
Pros:
- Cheaper than C headed swap
- SVT/4v pedigree
Cons:
- Limited aftermarket
- Additional swap work
Notes:
Only 1 twin screw supercharger option (KB 96-98 cobra)
Lincoln Aviator Swap
Pros:
- 4v/SVT pedigree
- Best 4v aftermarket support
- Best mass market modular cylinder heads
Cons:
- Price
- Additional swap work
Notes:
Aftermarket twin screw options require 03/04 cobra timing cover, manifold, plumbing.
3V Mustang Swap
Pros:
- Price
- Better aftermarket than 2/4v
- Twin screw options
Cons:
- Red-headed step child of Ford
- Hood clearance (?)
- Additional swap work
F150 Coyote Swap
Pros:
- Coyote design > modular motor
- Great aftermarket support
- Preferred firing order over Mustang Coyote
- Cheaper than Mustang coyote
Cons:
- Price
- High level of swap effort
- T45 transmission will need to be swapped
Mustang Coyote Swap
Pros:
- Coyote design > modular motor
- Great aftermarket support
- Out of the box power, zero modification
Cons:
- Firing order sounds worse
- PRICE
- High level of swap effort
- T45 will need to be swapped
L92/LS3/LS2 Swap
Pros:
- Massive N/A power potential
- Massive aftermarket support
- Mod affordability
Cons:
- Blasphemous
- Lacks modular firing order/sound
- High level of swap effort
So anyway - a bit of a rant. But I'd really like to stick N/A or with a Twin Screw supercharger. I am mechanically inclined, but if I'm being honest with myself, the easier the swap is, the less likely its going to sit on jack stands for months/years. The firing order/sound matters a lot to me, which is why I don't want to go the budget turbo route either.
If anybody has gone through this thought process or disagrees with any points I have I'd appreciate any feedback!
My power goal is to be as fast/faster than current gen muscle cars. This car will likely never see the track, so I want good street manners as well. I also do care about the pedigree of the Modular motor. I think its a flawed motor limited by displacement, but as a period piece it represents an interesting time for Ford. I also think its the best sounding V8 barring some exotics or race cars.
Builds I've considered:
TFS 2v top end swap - Teksid/WAP block
Pros:
- Cheaper than 4v
- Lighter/less moving parts than 4v
- Most plug-and-play with my 96 GT
- Twin screw options
Cons:
- Ceiling of 2v N/A power
- 2v platform does not have the racing pedigree of a 4v
- Will not hit power goals without FI
Mark VIII 4V Swap
Pros:
- Cheaper than C headed swap
- SVT/4v pedigree
Cons:
- Limited aftermarket
- Additional swap work
Notes:
Only 1 twin screw supercharger option (KB 96-98 cobra)
Lincoln Aviator Swap
Pros:
- 4v/SVT pedigree
- Best 4v aftermarket support
- Best mass market modular cylinder heads
Cons:
- Price
- Additional swap work
Notes:
Aftermarket twin screw options require 03/04 cobra timing cover, manifold, plumbing.
3V Mustang Swap
Pros:
- Price
- Better aftermarket than 2/4v
- Twin screw options
Cons:
- Red-headed step child of Ford
- Hood clearance (?)
- Additional swap work
F150 Coyote Swap
Pros:
- Coyote design > modular motor
- Great aftermarket support
- Preferred firing order over Mustang Coyote
- Cheaper than Mustang coyote
Cons:
- Price
- High level of swap effort
- T45 transmission will need to be swapped
Mustang Coyote Swap
Pros:
- Coyote design > modular motor
- Great aftermarket support
- Out of the box power, zero modification
Cons:
- Firing order sounds worse
- PRICE
- High level of swap effort
- T45 will need to be swapped
L92/LS3/LS2 Swap
Pros:
- Massive N/A power potential
- Massive aftermarket support
- Mod affordability
Cons:
- Blasphemous
- Lacks modular firing order/sound
- High level of swap effort
So anyway - a bit of a rant. But I'd really like to stick N/A or with a Twin Screw supercharger. I am mechanically inclined, but if I'm being honest with myself, the easier the swap is, the less likely its going to sit on jack stands for months/years. The firing order/sound matters a lot to me, which is why I don't want to go the budget turbo route either.
If anybody has gone through this thought process or disagrees with any points I have I'd appreciate any feedback!
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