I FINALLY got a great paying job, and will be doing ALL THE THINGS I've always wanted to do with my '02 GT Mustang. But I need guidance from people's experiences.
First, I'd LIKE to get a 5.4 dohc ( bore stroke it to 350 or so), get perf parts for it, and twin turbos, but I have no idea if the extra cost for a 5.4 is worth it, over a 4.6 03 cobra engine. I'd like the extra cubes and torque of a stroker, but the extra 1.5 grand it will cost over a 4.6 cobra might be better spent elsewhere. Thoughts? Also, a streetable intake manifold is needed. I've been looking, but would appreciate input on what people have experienced with their own purchases and setups. Additionally, anyone have thoughts on Ferrea titanium valves for street? I'm wanting to rev pretty high ( 7k or 7300) and want to never worry about valve float WITHOUT resorting to super high pressure springs.
Second, if a 03 cobra 4.6 is chosen, what would I need to get it working in an '02 GT? Very important...Do I need a different wiring harness? Different ancillaries (water pump/oil pump/alternator, etc.) or can I swap most of the goodies of my 02 gt over? Just wondering.
Third, a Viper spec T56 will be ordered after the engine. Anyone have suggestions about flywheel/clutch packages? I'd like to have a lighter than normal flywheel/clutch. Carbon/Carbon clutches, perhaps?
Fourth, rear end. A 9" Mark Williams, most likely, all the way, with 373, or maybe 350 gears. The worst part is trying to find good looking rims that can hold the wide tires I want. 315 are fine, but I'd like to have 335 or even wider, so tubs would be required at that point.
If ANYONE can give insights about these things, especially the engine/transmission aspects, please do!
Thanks for your time and help!
First, I'd LIKE to get a 5.4 dohc ( bore stroke it to 350 or so), get perf parts for it, and twin turbos, but I have no idea if the extra cost for a 5.4 is worth it, over a 4.6 03 cobra engine. I'd like the extra cubes and torque of a stroker, but the extra 1.5 grand it will cost over a 4.6 cobra might be better spent elsewhere. Thoughts? Also, a streetable intake manifold is needed. I've been looking, but would appreciate input on what people have experienced with their own purchases and setups. Additionally, anyone have thoughts on Ferrea titanium valves for street? I'm wanting to rev pretty high ( 7k or 7300) and want to never worry about valve float WITHOUT resorting to super high pressure springs.
Second, if a 03 cobra 4.6 is chosen, what would I need to get it working in an '02 GT? Very important...Do I need a different wiring harness? Different ancillaries (water pump/oil pump/alternator, etc.) or can I swap most of the goodies of my 02 gt over? Just wondering.
Third, a Viper spec T56 will be ordered after the engine. Anyone have suggestions about flywheel/clutch packages? I'd like to have a lighter than normal flywheel/clutch. Carbon/Carbon clutches, perhaps?
Fourth, rear end. A 9" Mark Williams, most likely, all the way, with 373, or maybe 350 gears. The worst part is trying to find good looking rims that can hold the wide tires I want. 315 are fine, but I'd like to have 335 or even wider, so tubs would be required at that point.
If ANYONE can give insights about these things, especially the engine/transmission aspects, please do!
Thanks for your time and help!