Engine swap

[krazyrabbit]

Got some questions about engine swapping. The 1996 I just bought has about 200,xxx miles and the intake manifold just crapped out. I don't see it makes sense to put more $ into it and am thinking about buying an engine with lower mileage.

If I buy a later year, say 1994, engine what other parts do I have to get along with it?

I felt like an idiot when I called a salvage shop and the guy told me that the 94 engine didn't match my car's VIN and it wouldn't work.

Advice please!

 

[shorty]

94-95 had the 5.0 your car had the 4.6. from what i have *read* its a pita. that may or may not be true as i have never done one. would probably be easier to just find another 4.6

 

[MustangChris]

the 1994/1995 engine is a 5.0L V8 and wont work in a 1996-2004 Mustang without extensive changes (suspension parts, transmission change, etc.)

You'll need a 4.6L V8 for your ride.

A new manifold will run ~$100.00

Additionally, if you do want the 5.0L V8 you'll need the engine, engine mounts, exhaust, transmission, transmission mount, full computer system, gauge cluster, etc. etc. etc.

You'll litterally be swapping over the entire car to an older set-up.

 

[KillNThrill24]

MC is 100% right. Look around, you can pick up NPIs for nothing and PIs not much more

It would cost more than it's worth IMO to put a 5.0 in a 4.6 car

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[krazyrabbit]

Crap. I meant 2004. Typing while I'm in the car - NOT driving, a passenger!

 

[Ferocious]

A 2004 Engine will fit.

This should help a bit:

http://sn95forums.com/showthread.ph...-PI-Motor-Swap&p=765342&viewfull=1#post765342

 

[MustangChris]

yes, a 2004 will fit (so long as its a V8 engine)
the 2004 V6 will be different.

My car has a 2004 engine in it (1996 GT)

I suggest tracking down a 2004 GT engine. This wont require changing computer systems. If you get one of the dual-overhead-cam engines (Mach 1/Cobra) I suggest changing the computer as well.

You will need to do minor fabrications swapping over the 2004 engine (tapping the intake manifold to hold the second coolant sensor) -- nothing you cant do, really especially if you've got friends to help!

 

[white95]

94/95 has a different k-member also

 

[krazyrabbit]

94/95 has a different k-member also

Sorry don't know what a k-member is!

 

[Ferocious]

Basically that giant piece that cradles your engine.

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You don't have to worry about that though since you're not swapping in a 5.0.

 

[MustangChris]

as long as you're not buying a V6 or a 1994/1995 engine, you wont have to worry about the K-member. Just stick to a 1996-2004 Mustang V8, preferably a GT engine. The 99-04 engines will be "more challenging" (slightly) to drop in, but will give more power. a 1996-98 engine will slide right in.

 

[5-oh-MUSTANG]

I did a 96 v6 to a 95 gt 5L swap. u gotta swap the ecu, harness,engine, tranny, mounts etc... If ur on a tight budget i'd just do a 4.6 swap. the 5 ohs are easier to upgrade parts for

 

[Goldmember]

An '04 is the way to go.

1) Better quality timing chain guides and tensioners than 2000-2003 models had. (The Crown Vic guys run into this all the time. The guides disintegrate, plug up oil passages/oil pump, bye bye engine)
2) The '04 has 8 spark plug threads in the head. 03 and down had 6. Much less likely to eject a plug from the head. (This is a design flaw in the Modular family)

Looks like you're on the right path. Keep us updated.