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03 Mustang 3.5l To 4.6l Swap

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RacerJames

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Looking at an inexpensive 03 v6 with unknown motor issues. Have an 08 Crown Vic cop car with no trans.
Will the 4.6 bolt to the 3.5 bell housing?
Any issues with steering clearance?
Will the 4.6 PI exhaust manifolds work?
 

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3.5??? You mean 3.8? The 4.6 will not bolt to the 3.8 trans
 

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Thanks.
 
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RacerJames said:
Looking at an inexpensive 03 v6 with unknown motor issues. Have an 08 Crown Vic cop car with no trans.
Will the 4.6 bolt to the 3.5 bell housing?
Any issues with steering clearance?
Will the 4.6 PI exhaust manifolds work?
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No the 4.6 will Not bolt up to the larger bell housing also it's in a different pattern.
Not too sure on your steering clearance question.., but 4.6 parts Will work on the 4.6 without issue.
 
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