I guess new to the modular world. I recently sold my 66 Mustang and bought a 96 GT. My questions are just a few... I have been reading about the head and intake swap that can be done on the 96-98 GT's. What is the best road to go? Should I buy a kit that comes with the heads, gaskets, intake,etc? Or should I buy seperately and get maybe the bullit intake? Aftermarket heads? Or should I just buy a 99+ motor and swap it out? Either way can I get suggestions on where to buy this stuff? Especially a 99+ motor used/new. The car already has some of the little mods done like CAI, catback, gears, etc. So I guess my my main goal is to gain more horses without going to a blower YET. Any other suggestions? Thanks in advance.
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Well, the 96-98 are known for their poor cylinder heads. One common remedy is the PI swap. Find a pair of used PI GT heads (used on the 99+ GT's) and swap it out. Most people who have done this report about 240rwhp or so on a stock 96-98 GT. GEFRacing has a kit especially for this that has all you need including the headsClick here
If you end up swapping the entire motor, why not just go ahead and treat yourself to a 4V? The Cobra engine would probably cost around what a 99+ motor swap would cost. As for the Bullitt intake, it isn't worth it unless you are going to supercharge your car in the near future. The Bullitt intake doesn't yield much power in N/A form, but really comes alive with a blower.
You're cheapest route would be to go with the PI head change kit from GEFRacing ($350 for the heads, $115 for the changing kit). If you aren't satisfied with that, just swap in a 4V
If you end up swapping the entire motor, why not just go ahead and treat yourself to a 4V? The Cobra engine would probably cost around what a 99+ motor swap would cost. As for the Bullitt intake, it isn't worth it unless you are going to supercharge your car in the near future. The Bullitt intake doesn't yield much power in N/A form, but really comes alive with a blower.
You're cheapest route would be to go with the PI head change kit from GEFRacing ($350 for the heads, $115 for the changing kit). If you aren't satisfied with that, just swap in a 4V
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you can try "parkwayford" they have a complete kit, heads,intake,gaskets, bolts, heater hose, dipstick tube, and the plugs,for $1,320 shipped. As soon as i get more money saved I'd like to get this kit for my 98
Thanks for the replys. I actually just found another place that sells the whole kit for $1278 shipped. Check out www.crmotorsports.com. Do any of you know where to buy new or used 4.6 motors like the 2V or 4V?
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