1998 GT What engine should i put in?

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Hi,
Im new to this forum and have a 1998 Ford mustang GT Convertible 5spd with about 80k on it. I run royal purple in Diff, Trans, and Oil. While this engine gets awesome fuel mileage on the highway and sounds fantastic with a nice pair of flow masters, I'm looking for more power, and an engine that doesnt smoke blue every once in a while (belived to be a valve seal issue). Any suggestions on what i should put in for some good power and decent fuel mileage? And what would i need to do it? Thanks for your help!

 

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http://www.stangnet.com/mustang-forums/threads/pi-headswap-write-up.717166/

 

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5.0 Coyote

 

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I'd go buy an MMR 600 shortblock, install a pair of PI heads, and run some boost. If that is outside your budget, then I'd try and find a used vortech kit for $2500 and a pair of PI heads. PI heads + NPI shortblock + vortech = lots of fun

 

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http://www.vincelewis.net/bigengine.html

 

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be bold and go with a blown flathead with ardun heads.

 

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Low mileage 2-valve PI motor from an 01+ Crown Vic/Town Car/Grand Marquis can be had for <$750. I got mine with 30k on it for $600. Will net a nice 45 hp increase.

Another good cheap option is a 2-valve from an 02-05 Explorer. Same as the PI motor listed above, but with an aluminum block (~100 pounds lighter).

 

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trinity_gt said:

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Hells yes, If your going big then go real big, but I dont think the stock fuel tank will feed that. Unless your going to Fred Flintstone it and have the kids kicking though the floorpan.