Question about 96+ engine in a 94-95 body

[Downshift]

Just like the title. I know anything is possible with the money but would it be that difficult to put a 4v cobra engine into a 94-95 GT? Just curious and wondering lol. thanks.

 

[Matt94GT]

It could be done, I've seen them in Fox's and I think it would be a lot easier in a 94/95 then a fox thats for sure.

 

[Z28 This]

id just buy a cobra...unless you can find a really cheap cobra 4v off a wrecked cobra...or something

 

[94gtstang50]

It could be done, I've seen them in Fox's and I think it would be a lot easier in a 94/95 then a fox thats for sure.

I think it would be easier to do on a fox b/c the engine bay is a lot bigger though. :dunno:

 

[Downshift]

I was just wondering cause I was over on another forum where they did 4v swaps into 96+ cars and was wondering if you could do it in a 94-95 without any like fabing up stuff on your own type of thing.

 

[Matt94GT]

It would be the same as the 96-98 besides the fact the 96-98 is a 4.6 so they might be able to keep more of their accessories and or wiring etc.

 

[94gtstang50]

I agree with Matt, the wiring would probably be a bitch to do considering the differences.

 

[Lightning Struck]

It would be more trouble than its worth, the entire harness would have to be changed along with the computer dash Assembly and so on .................... if you want a mod car it would be better to try to buy one, you would have a ass load of money in a swap like that anyway so put it on a 96 or newer Cobra.

 

[CY98Cobra]

Swap should be fairly easy. You can buy a 01 Cobra motor from Ford for around $6k and it includes the motor, tranny, engine wiring harness and computer. Everything you need right there in one package.

You will need to change to a 96-04 mod motor k-member though. They are different than the 5.0l k-member used in the 94-95's. With all the people who have changed to tubular K's you shoudl be able to pick one of these up fairly cheap.

So take a high mileage 94-95 v6 with a good body for a few thousand dollars. Buy the 01 Cobra motor package from Ford and swap out k-members and rear ends. Then upgrade suspension and brakes. For a little over $10k you have a Cobra clone with a brand new motor and tranny. Not too bad in my opinion.

 

[Z28 This]

sweet yellow cobra 8)