2v --> 4v Swap...Done!

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Ice782

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My mechanic finally figured out all of the bugs and got the engine started. I picked it up an hour ago and what a difference!!!
I did the 4v swap in my 99 GT, but added a few small goodies...I obviously the XCal to take off the PATS...put 4.10 gears in, with the pulleys and the air intake, etc etc. Its like a whole new car. I'll post some pictures up after I get all of the shop dust off of it and would be glad to post any information about what I used/needed to pull the swap off. But for now, I will be driving...

 

merc123

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Wanna share some details since this is in tech?

 

whyask

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YAH...time frame ..price range..new numbers hp/trq..etc..etc..

 

trailblz

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Details!!!! We need details!!!! This is something I am wanted to do at some point as well.....

 

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Ice782

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I don't have any numbers on it yet (I just got it back) but this is the timeframe/price, etc.
I kinda of had a unique situation, as it took over a month just to get the engine (court action pending). But once it was in the shop, it took about a month to get done. Granted, there was a lot of in between time, waiting for parts, etc.
My mechanic charged me $2500 for the swap, including the price for the rear-end (gears, diff, etc). The engine cost $5000, but it was new and I didn't have a core, so I guess that number might be a little misleading.
All in all, the hardest part was the wiring (and the most time consuming). Most everything else swapped over, including the pulleys and my TA.
I swapped the ECU, the MAF and the Hood. Everything else hooked up. AS soon as I can, I will take some pics and get some numbers for everyone.
If there are any specific ?'s please keep them coming. I know how frustrated I was before I was finished so feel free to ask!

 

BlackenedSVT

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one my GT gets to 100k miles, i'll be doing this same swap. Glad to hear it worked for ya

 

forum155pl

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I would like to know exactly every part that you had to buy for the swap with prices... if you wouldnt mind

 

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SilverBullet00

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Its not the parts that concerns me, its the wiring... do you have to modify the stock harness? Im looking to do a 4v swap myself..

 

lvmustanggt

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congrats

 

billfisher

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careful with the underdrive pullies, the are notorious for shattering even billet oil pump gears from harmonics.

they are not recommended for 4v at high revvs.
seriously look into it. a few hp is not worth it.

 

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san~man

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I've read threads in the past where swappers used the GT computer (which did need programming though).