I own the 1996 gt and I own the motor and transmission of the 2000 gt but the 2000 gt is a parts car it was rolled but it still runs and drives I can get any other part I want from the 2000 gt if I want/need thoDo you already own the 2000 GT? The reason I ask is a 2000 GT uses a Windsor block. Where as the 1996 is Romeo. IMO this is a better swap if done with another Romeo block. But the swap can be done using a Windsor block but there are more parts to swap or details to work through.
This swap will also have to deal with converting the 8 bolt flex plate to an 8 bolt flywheel.
For a DIY'er the only way this swap works is to make the donor motor "look" like the original motor electrically. Which means the new motor needs to re-use the original:
- Motor wiring harness
- coil pack ignition system
- original return based fuel system. Which means yes. You do need to swap the fuel rails.
Why won’t the 96 gt flywheel work??If your goal is just to get this thing running again, you would be better off using the fuel and electronics parts from the 96 engine. The long blocks themselves are compatible, but the fuel and ignition systems are not (not without additional work). The intake manifold does need a little attention though; the 96 uses 2 temp senders, while the 00 only has 1. The space where the second one is on the 96 is blank on the 00, so it would need to be drilled/tapped for the second sensor.
As for the differences between Windsor and Romeo, it was my understanding that the flywheel is the only thing that should impact a full engine swap. You'll definitely need an 8 bolt 10.5" flywheel (96-98 Cobra would have this). If there are more concerns, I'd be interested to know.
Also what additional work is needed for the car to get running I figured it should almost be plug n playIf your goal is just to get this thing running again, you would be better off using the fuel and electronics parts from the 96 engine. The long blocks themselves are compatible, but the fuel and ignition systems are not (not without additional work). The intake manifold does need a little attention though; the 96 uses 2 temp senders, while the 00 only has 1. The space where the second one is on the 96 is blank on the 00, so it would need to be drilled/tapped for the second sensor.
As for the differences between Windsor and Romeo, it was my understanding that the flywheel is the only thing that should impact a full engine swap. You'll definitely need an 8 bolt 10.5" flywheel (96-98 Cobra would have this). If there are more concerns, I'd be interested to know.
I have the computer and key I just wanna get this thing enought to where I can run it and race it without messing it upBy additional work, I was referring to the use of the coil on plug and returnless fuel systems from the 00 engine. Coil on plug is possible with some rewiring, but the returnless fuel system is different at almost every part, and I'm not sure the 96 ECU will even run it (the fuel pump is ECU controlled on the 00).
As I mentioned in my post, the Romeo motor uses a 6 bolt crank. Where as the Windsor uses an 8 bolt crank. The Romeo flywheel will not physically "bolt up" to the Windsor's crank due to the different number of bolts holes.Why won’t the 96 gt flywheel work??
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