high mileage 4.6?

AvalancheSVT

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alright so lately i've been trying to find a decent un modded 5spd GT for around 10 grand to trade the danger ranger on. i'm trying to find one with 80K or less miles on the clock, what i wonder is if there are things i should look for that start to fail at this point that might be more common on the GT.

any advice to help with the shopping?

 

streethorse

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No leaks...
No smoke....
No vibration...
Everything should be all original ford.
Thats what I look for.

 

LB0193

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Ditto, dont be warry of higher mileage cars, the 4.6 is a great motor, there are plenty crown vic etc..'s out there well into the 200k mile range and still runing

 

281CI96Coupe

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If you looking for a 4.6L 96-98, be aware of the intake manifold, if it doesnt have the metal crossover tube behind the altenator, i would be very cautious of it if everything checks out, they seem to go around 65k if its original.