4.6 swap

[Chips1984]

I have a 2000 V6 mustang and I am looking to swap in a 4.6L. Does anyone have experience with this? I have alot of mechanical experience so I can do the work no problem. I just need to do my homework first so I know what parts I need to complete this. Also was wandering if the edelbrock carburated manifold and computer would make this swap any easier? If so, has anyone used this setup?

 

[COramprat]

If I did the swap I would stick with the fuel injection. You are opening a whole new can of worms trying to carborate a 4.6. My opinion would be to sell the V6 and buy the V8 unless you are wanting the sleeper or are looking to save on insurance.

 

[Chips1984]

Ok so if I stick with fuel injection. If I get a 4.6L with the engine's wiring on it, will that harness just plug into the cars harness at the main plug. Also will the 4.6L computer plug right into my cars harness. I know these might sound like stupid questions but I am just making sure....

 

[04YELLOWGT]

Dude you are better off buying a GT than trying to swap in a 4.6. There are alot off differences than just the motor. You will need to upgrade the trans, rearend, brakes, ect when its all said an done you will have just as much money or more into the swap than just buying a GT. Then when you go to sell it, it won't be worth a dime.

 

[98stangv8]

I did the swap....sell your car and buy a GT...seriously...it will be cheaper in the long run...

You have to swap the engine, tranny, rear axle, driveshaft, full exhaust from headers to tips, radiator, fan, master cylinder, wiring...etc, etc, etc..

Sell it...seriously...and buy the gt...

 

[evil281]

sounds like u should get a gt, there some sweet deals right now, good luck on whatever u do

 

[1stanger1]

ok to elaborate on this subject first of all it looks like dude is trying to build his dream car rather than buy it i give you props for that but....

i should sya that i too am in the same boat except one thing i HAVE all the parts to do it the whole damn donor car.....

the motor i am putting in is a 4.6 dohc into a 99 V6 mustang i have evrything to do the job but there is one thing i got to know.........................um

the V6 car only has 1 fuel line it does not have an outlet but the motor that i just pulled is has a fuel outlet now should i swap the fuel pump too and the fuel outlet line too or what? and when i am done with this i am gonna post pics of before during and after

 

[32ValveRom]

Forget the GT. Get an 03 cobra motor. Then see how long your drivetrain last.

Ok on a serious note. Just get the GT. Unless your in a situation where you have alot of money and you don't want dad to find out.