Npi to pi swap questions

[d.garza18]

Well due to my motor falling on its face I’m looking to do a pi swap. I found a complete pi motor from an 01 GT with around 90k miles. I know a ton of people have done this swap, but I want to know how I can slap it in as smoothly as possible. Will it run with the stock computer? Would I have to tune it? What should I know ahead of time? I believe I’d have to swap the timing cover and oil pan from the npi motor to the pi one is that true?

 

[96blak54]

You pretty much have it figured out. Front cover and oil pan.

 

[d.garza18]

Okay great. How does the computer work etc can I use my stock one from the npi and start it right up?

 

[96blak54]

Yes, shouldnt have any problems. If there is problem, its not something difficult.

 

[Silver95bird]

I don't remember any head swaps requiring oil pan changes. Plenty of stories of head swaps done in-chassis. If you were swapping in a crown Vic engine then that's different. No?

 

[lwarrior1016]

I don't remember any head swaps requiring oil pan changes. Plenty of stories of head swaps done in-chassis. If you were swapping in a crown Vic engine then that's different. No?

Im pretty sure he is talking about doing a pi engine swap.

 

[Silver95bird]

I know why now, duh. The oil level sensor was thrifted out later on. If you want to keep it functional you need the oil pan swapped.

 

[d.garza18]

Yes I plan on doing a complete engine swap, kit piecing everything needed to get it done as easy as possible such as starting it up and driving it