Doin the old engine swap!!

LABARINTH · 02-24-2002, 11:06 PM

Okay guys, I'm finaly going to do it, I'm swapping engines. I currently have the 3.8 V6 and I'm going to swap to the 4.6 V8 cobra engine.

I've already found the engine clutch, tranny, flywheel, and 8.8 rear. I'm looking into what computer chip to go with. Do you guys have any tips, I've never done a swap before. I'm not doing this myself, I'm having a local shop do it, but I'm going to get almost all the parts myslef. Any help or suggestions you guys can give me would be greatly appreciated.

P.S. I'm not going to sell my car and by a cobra cause I already have a body kit, tints, new spoiler,kicken system, dynomat, and am too in love with my car to part with it...I know I could transfer all this stuff but it's too much hassal.

SLOW 97 · 02-26-2002, 10:05 AM

Go to www.stangparts.com. I think they can help you with finding a computer and any other parts you might need for the swap. Just outta curiosity, how much is the shop charging for the swap. I might switch to a 4V Cobra engine myself.

LABARINTH · 02-27-2002, 02:57 PM

Thanks so much for the help...I'll check that site and see what I can find.

02-24-2002, 11:06 PM	#1
LABARINTH Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Manlius, NY Posts: 17	Doin the old engine swap!! Okay guys, I'm finaly going to do it, I'm swapping engines. I currently have the 3.8 V6 and I'm going to swap to the 4.6 V8 cobra engine. I've already found the engine clutch, tranny, flywheel, and 8.8 rear. I'm looking into what computer chip to go with. Do you guys have any tips, I've never done a swap before. I'm not doing this myself, I'm having a local shop do it, but I'm going to get almost all the parts myslef. Any help or suggestions you guys can give me would be greatly appreciated. P.S. I'm not going to sell my car and by a cobra cause I already have a body kit, tints, new spoiler,kicken system, dynomat, and am too in love with my car to part with it...I know I could transfer all this stuff but it's too much hassal. __________________ 2000 Ford Mustang 3.8L V6 Engine -205hp -Sports Package -Duel Exhaust -LowGlow Blue Fog Lights -PIAA Crystal Hyperwhite Headlight Bulbs -2 JLAudio 12in. Subwoofers in Custom Enclosure -1 Alpine V12 600W Amp -1 Alpine V12 240W Amp -Alpine CDA-7965 AM/FM/CD Player - Front and Rear JLAudio 5x7 woofers and tweeters -Razzi ground effects kit -Custom MachIII Wing -Custom Chrome Exhaust tips http://www.cardomain.com/id/_labarinth_

02-26-2002, 10:05 AM	#2
SLOW 97 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Arlington Heights,IL Posts: 231	Go to www.stangparts.com. I think they can help you with finding a computer and any other parts you might need for the swap. Just outta curiosity, how much is the shop charging for the swap. I might switch to a 4V Cobra engine myself. __________________ '97 Laser Red GT Coupe Stock 2V (Pulled Silencer) 4R70W Automatic Ripped off a BLISTERING 15.37@90MPH With a 2.21 60ft Just Installed- K&N Air Filter Coming Soon...... -4.10's -Flowmaster A/T or Magnapack Cat-Back

02-27-2002, 02:57 PM	#3
LABARINTH Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Manlius, NY Posts: 17	Thanks so much for the help...I'll check that site and see what I can find. __________________ 2000 Ford Mustang 3.8L V6 Engine -205hp -Sports Package -Duel Exhaust -LowGlow Blue Fog Lights -PIAA Crystal Hyperwhite Headlight Bulbs -2 JLAudio 12in. Subwoofers in Custom Enclosure -1 Alpine V12 600W Amp -1 Alpine V12 240W Amp -Alpine CDA-7965 AM/FM/CD Player - Front and Rear JLAudio 5x7 woofers and tweeters -Razzi ground effects kit -Custom MachIII Wing -Custom Chrome Exhaust tips http://www.cardomain.com/id/_labarinth_

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