98 with a 5.0

[98gtblue]

What would it take to put a 302 or 347 in a 98gt? I think it just requires 94-95 computer, harness and k member right? Would it be to hard and expensive? Do yo think it is worth it or just mod current engine. I'am not biased when it comes to SOHC or OHV. I just want it to be a Ford.

P.S. A 347 would be sweet.

 

[Scott_95GT]

What would it take to put a 302 or 347 in a 98gt? I think it just requires 94-95 computer, harness and k member right? Would it be to hard and expensive? Do yo think it is worth it or just mod current engine. I'am not biased when it comes to SOHC or OHV. I just want it to be a Ford.

P.S. A 347 would be sweet.

Well it sounds to me like you need to know what your goals are for the car. If you are looking for the power of a mild H/C/I / bolt-on 302, you should just get some PI stuff (99-04 GT) are swap it into your current setup. If you are looking for a lot more power, then look into the 347 stuff, or possibily a 4.6-based stroker.

Good luck.

 

[98gtblue]

Thanks. As far as performance they both gain the same with similar mods but the biggest I can get out of the 281 is 324. Also parts are more expensive. I would like having something over 300 cubes and 320rwhp without FI.

 

[urban96]

k member, ecu, trans/bellhousing, DS

i dont know much about the 98 fuel system but i think youll need to swap it out for a return system

 

[BlackVert]

i had a 96 gt and was looking into the pi headswap. to do it right would have cost $3000. plus, as you say, parts are more expensive for the mod motors. that is why i sold my 1996 and bought a 1995.

i haven't looked back.

the only thing is that since 94/95 is a short run of cars, and the engine is a little different, it can cost a little more to get stuff for them than the 87-93 5.0s.

have you considered strapping on a twin screw blower on your mod motor. an intercooled 2.2 liter kenne-bell on a mod motor can really kick some ass

a stock mod motor block is said to be stronger than the stock 5.0 block.

 

[Dagz]

k member, ecu, trans/bellhousing, DS

i dont know much about the 98 fuel system but i think youll need to swap it out for a return system

Yes urban 96 is right you are going to need to change the trans, 4.6l and 5.0 runa different set up. The t5 outta a 94 95 car is different from a 87-93. The bellhousing is also different this is because of the lenth of the output shaft to position the shifter in the right spot in the consol. I belive that it is about 1'' longer. You can use a 87-93t5 but it is alot of work. The bell housing is a little harder to find because it was only produces for 2 years.

As for the motor the front cover is the only real difference because of the electric fan, couple other changes like the throttle body, maf stuff like that can be changd though.

I am swaping a 3.8l for a 5.0 but in a 95 car, but i have a wrecked donor car that keeps the cost down, something to concider. sounds like alotta work and if you don't plan on doing it yourself it gunna cost large. Sell the car and buy a new one everyone told me, but i like building them so screw it. Just my 2 cents

 

[Scott_95GT]

Yes urban 96 is right you are going to need to change the trans, 4.6l and 5.0 runa different set up. The t5 outta a 94 95 car is different from a 87-93. The bellhousing is also different this is because of the lenth of the output shaft to position the shifter in the right spot in the consol. I belive that it is about 1'' longer. You can use a 87-93t5 but it is alot of work. The bell housing is a little harder to find because it was only produces for 2 years.

As for the motor the front cover is the only real difference because of the electric fan, couple other changes like the throttle body, maf stuff like that can be changd though.

I am swaping a 3.8l for a 5.0 but in a 95 car, but i have a wrecked donor car that keeps the cost down, something to concider. sounds like alotta work and if you don't plan on doing it yourself it gunna cost large. Sell the car and buy a new one everyone told me, but i like building them so screw it. Just my 2 cents

Yeah this route is probably your best bet if your not goning to do the work your self. If your 98 is getting tired overall, sell it, try and pull a couple grand togather, and find a good deal on a 1999-2000 GT 5spd. You can even swap your mods directly on the new car.

 

[urban96]

if you want to keep your 98 get a 94/95 donor/wrecked car... that would probably be cheapest/easiest

 

[Jackie Chan]

3000 is way too much money for a headswap...you can get fully worked heads and cams assembled for less than that and buy a stock intake and a tuner.....

It would be easier and more cost effective to swap in a bolt on aviator motor or mach1 motor. A 320rwhp 302 is not CHEAP to swap into that car with everything else that needs to be changed....just MHO

 

[BlackVert]

3000 is way too much money for a headswap...you can get fully worked heads and cams assembled for less than that and buy a stock intake and a tuner.....

It would be easier and more cost effective to swap in a bolt on aviator motor or mach1 motor. A 320rwhp 302 is not CHEAP to swap into that car with everything else that needs to be changed....just MHO

to do it "right", one would buy the heads, port/polishing work, cams, headers, injectors, fuel system upgrade, pi intake, valve train upgrade, and labor.

add it up

 

[98gtblue]

Thanks for the help everyone. Looks like swapping a 347 is not the way to go as far as being cheaper. I will probably just keep it simple and rebuild block+ heads/cams+NOS= easier swap.

 

[urban96]

kb

 

[Zero Signal]

Yeah seriously, for the time, money and gains just get a blower! A KB is, of course, a goody