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New Motor?? Problem after Problem...

Discussion in '96-04 - 2V Specific' started by firstonraceday96, Jul 19, 2006.

  1. Jul 19, 2006 #1
    firstonraceday96

    firstonraceday96 New Member

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    Well I have had a 96 GT for about 4 months now... and its time for a new motor. The third cylinder has about 30 psi of compression so Im guessing that it needs rings. Also when ever I have it at idle there is a horrible knocking... but when I push the clutch in it goes away( I think its crankwalk) So should I tear the NPI 4.6 down and go with heads cams new rotating assembly and just build this car or should I buy a 4v. Which would be cheaper ??
     
  2. Jul 19, 2006 #2
    Matt94GT

    Matt94GT Legend Retired Staff SN95 Supporter

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    Id be tempted to find a 98+ Cobra motor if it were me.
     
  3. Jul 19, 2006 #3
    97vertstang

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    if u can afford it 4v>2v but an explorer longblock or a 99-04 low mileage lonblock is the cheapest way to go and pick some horsepower on the way.
     
  4. Jul 19, 2006 #4
    Dalamar

    Dalamar Legend Retired Staff SN95 Supporter

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    Used 2V swap, or rebuild would be cheaper.

    Definately Headswap it, or get a 99+ motor.

    there's good info on PI swap and other mods on this page :)
     
  5. Jul 20, 2006 #5
    95CALI-5.0

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    I agree on getting the 99 motor. I'm sure you will be happy with it.
     
  6. Jul 23, 2006 #6
    firstonraceday96

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    Thanks for all the help...It's greatly appreciated.
     
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    Codycougar91

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    just a side note, youll get slightly more power out of PI heads on a non PI block then PI on PI, because you will have better compression on a non PI block.
     
  8. Aug 13, 2009 #8
    97GT4.6

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    Great advice, it seems like not many people know about that. The new engine in my car has that exact thing, a 95 Crown Victoria nPI block, with 03 GT heads on top..
     
  9. Aug 13, 2009 #9
    GDTrumbo

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    If you decide to just replace your Romeo 2V, swap in a '02+ Romeo 2V. This swap is a bit easier than swapping in a '99 -'01 Windsor. There are some subtle differences to deal with. Pay close attention to block/head casting numbers!

    GT