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1998 GT to 2000 Cobra Swap

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NPIGT

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Ok guys and gals. I really want to up the horsepower and torque on my 98 GT. I was considering for a long time doing the PI swap with VT cams and comp springs. But I just didnt feel that I would recieve the power that I want with those. So I considered port and polishing the stock heads and installing VT stage 2 cams with comp springs and a Vortech Blower. But after considering that I thought that once I get larger injectors, headers, midpipe, fuel pump etc. it will be just to much. So I have recently thought about installing http://www.fordracingparts.com/parts/part_details.asp?PartKeyField=6688 the 2000 cobra motor. It comes with the eec-v computer and wiring. So my question is how difficult would it be to swap a 4V 99+ engine into a 2V 98. What will all be needed in addition to what is included in the link. Any help would be very much appreciated.
 

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I didn't think there was a regular cobra in 2k, only CobraR...
 
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I didn't think there was a regular cobra in 2k, only CobraR...
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I thought about that too, but ford racing has them listed for crate engines. Maybe its a 2001.
 

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it's listed as a 99 on the other sites i've seen. i am interested in this well.
 

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It's just a '99-spec engine they sold in 2000, that's all. Nothing special about it.
 

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If you're looking at crate motors, I'm kinda partial to the FRPP 5.0 DOHC at their website
 
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If you're looking at crate motors, I'm kinda partial to the FRPP 5.0 DOHC at their website
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thats an awesome motor but ive seen it for 14-16k, and its not emissions legal.
 
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I would like to know as well. I was actually looking at that same exact web site and engine tonight. I want to swap that 00 cobra engine into my 96 GT, but didn't know what all else had to go into it as well.
 
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Get the 5.0 cammer engine and you would be happy. But its a lot of money.
 

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Get the 5.0 cammer engine and you would be happy. But its a lot of money.
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No, you wouldnt be happy.

1. Costs WAY too much
2. Only makes a measily 400hp and 365ftlbs at the flywheel
3. Not emissions legal

If you want to do a crate engine swap fairly cheap, go with one of those crate motors for around $5K (03 mach 1/99 cobra/aviator motor)
 
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