Some questions

Nighttrain · Jul 13, 2016

Hey folks ill try my hardest to keep this short as i can just need some info. I had a 95 boss, yes a boss. Only 103 factory built before larry shinoda died after the design in 94. I did my homework on the car before i bought it. I loved this thing it had some small differences from a factory gt but most were minor. Anywho, 3 yrs ago i rolled it it was of coarse totaled. I was going to rebuild it but time money and a new house has dictated otherwise. I said all that to get to this...
I find myself with the itch, a son who is interested in cars and the desire to work on them and make things better the same way i was when i was young. Soooo....ive found a 99 v6 5spd cheap, i want to do a swap. At first i wanted to do a termi swap, i got a line on an 03 motor complete with harnesses fuel system, everything i need for the swap. Thats great but would drain my funds for all the other stuff i want to do. My question is if i can find a 4v from a 99-01 cobra i assume id need the harness, fuel pump, what about trans? Im not on the up and up is the tranny the same? I know id need to change all the small stuff, clutch ecu, tcu(if they have one). Want to do full suspension as well. If you guys could give me some info on what i need to make it run. All the other stuff i can do in time. Main thing is the swap and then drive.

96blak54 · Jul 14, 2016

Not to knock down your idea, ...im all about the build! But youll be far ahead starting with a gt. All that you need including the 8.8 rear, harness, tranny, will be ready for your transplant. I will say though, their are alot of potential v6'ers out there in parts land. Blown engines or fender damages cars waiting to be molested. I get why you wanna do the v6.....just saying.

Nighttrain · Jul 14, 2016

Dangit...why didnt i think of the rear

mcglsr2 · Jul 14, 2016

Did you already pick up the V6? If so, don't sweat it. And I would suggest boosting the V6 rather than doing an engine swap. Use that money instead for the rear end (which you should be able to get for fairly cheap). Boosting the V6 will be a fun project, somewhat unique, and will be plenty quick. You can use [MENTION=17635]Orange 94[/MENTION]'s build thread (here) as inspiration. His car is fantastic, and a great example of what can be done with the V6 platform.

g36 monkey · Jul 14, 2016

Plus a stock 3.8 can hold about the same power as the 4.6. Figure $300 for an 8.8, then a cheap M112 and boost is an easy option.

Turbos are also a fairly easy option for the 6.

mcglsr2 · Jul 14, 2016

g36 monkey said:
Plus a stock 3.8 can hold about the same power as the 4.6. Figure $300 for an 8.8, then a cheap M112 and boost is an easy option.

Turbos are also a fairly easy option for the 6.

Good God, how did I forget your build as well. It's late. I must be tired. OP - g36 monkey also has a V6 build for zee inspiration! Build thread here.

Nighttrain · Jul 14, 2016

Reading time begins thanks fellas

g36 monkey · Jul 14, 2016

mcglsr2 said:
Good God, how did I forget your build as well. It's late. I must be tired. OP - g36 monkey also has a V6 build for zee inspiration! Build thread here.

I was letting it slide ;p

Nighttrain · Jul 14, 2016

Read oranges build now on to the monkey....

mcglsr2 · Jul 14, 2016

g36 monkey said:
I was letting it slide ;p

Yah, don't. Shame on me

lutter94 · Jul 14, 2016

A V6 trans will bolt up to a 302 pattern, not a 4.6 pattern. You would have to swap trans as well.

I have a 99 V6 T5 in my 94 GT

Nighttrain · Jul 14, 2016

Ok guess that would make sense pushrod for pushrod. I havent picked the car up thank goodness. Im really not interested in dumping money in something im not going to be happy with. Ill just keep scouring cl till i find the right one. I brought it up for this exact reason. Even with a dirt cheap v6 car my moneys going to be flying out the window just to get it to a shadow of what i really want.....and thats at least a 1500hp termi car prowling the streets.

Frank.JD.Perez · Jul 14, 2016

so uh...when should we be expecting pics and a build thread?...i dont have all the time in the world here bub...

*continues to check forums 95 times throughout the rest of the night*

Nighttrain · Jul 15, 2016

Frank.JD.Perez said:
so uh...when should we be expecting pics and a build thread?...i dont have all the time in the world here bub...

*continues to check forums 95 times throughout the rest of the night*

Rest of the night is right lol. Still have to make acquesition of new blank templet if you know what i mean. I cant let anything alone like most here. Im constantly changing something......also have to figure out how to post pics from my phone......damn technology

Frank.JD.Perez · Jul 15, 2016

i think if you use tapatalk it makes life easier. ive only posted a picture once from my phone on to the site and it was hell... i always use the pc to post pics and such. but yeah i feel ya. termie project on the whey-aye!

ya know..

cause.. itll be all beefed up....

whey protein?...
no?...

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