Swap or not?

NotShorty · 06-28-2003, 05:11 PM

Hey guys,

I have a friend whose uncle works for Ford and can get me the "A plan" discount. There's no way in heck I can afford a GT, so here's my idea:

I can buy a high mileage late model v6, hopefully with some aftermarket add-ons, and then swap in a new 4.6L engine, which I can also get on discount. (also, what would be the earliest year that I could fit an '03 4.6 into?)

Is this worth it, or will it be a major pain, and just as expensive as buying a GT? I could probably afford a new V6 with this discount, but I would have no money at all for mods.

Has anyone used Ford's A-plan before? What are the pros/cons?

Thanks for all input!

91LX2Bfast · 06-29-2003, 02:08 PM

Not even close to being worth it.

surfbeast · 06-30-2003, 05:29 AM

You would be left with a car you could not sell for anything and would be a major pain to do. You would need a lot more than the engine, lots more. The "A" plan basically saves you ten percent of window sticker, maybe more. The a hole dealers just give you that much less for your trade to make up the difference. If you have cash and can combine with other discounts it helps out alot.
Buy a 99 GT for about fifteen grand or less, they are everywhere or buy a good rebuild. mine was way less than ten grand.

Good luck

06-28-2003, 05:11 PM	#1
NotShorty Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 1	Swap or not? Hey guys, I have a friend whose uncle works for Ford and can get me the "A plan" discount. There's no way in heck I can afford a GT, so here's my idea: I can buy a high mileage late model v6, hopefully with some aftermarket add-ons, and then swap in a new 4.6L engine, which I can also get on discount. (also, what would be the earliest year that I could fit an '03 4.6 into?) Is this worth it, or will it be a major pain, and just as expensive as buying a GT? I could probably afford a new V6 with this discount, but I would have no money at all for mods. Has anyone used Ford's A-plan before? What are the pros/cons? Thanks for all input!

06-29-2003, 02:08 PM	#2
91LX2Bfast Registered Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Warrington, PA Posts: 694	Not even close to being worth it. __________________ '97 T-bird LX 4.6L 2V, auto SVO heads/intake, Vortech T-trim, front mounted intercooler, blower cams, Cobra crank, Manley H-beam rods, JE pistons, Aeromotive fuel system w/ 42# injectors, and much more No times yet

06-30-2003, 05:29 AM	#3
surfbeast Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Maryville,TN Posts: 415	You would be left with a car you could not sell for anything and would be a major pain to do. You would need a lot more than the engine, lots more. The "A" plan basically saves you ten percent of window sticker, maybe more. The a hole dealers just give you that much less for your trade to make up the difference. If you have cash and can combine with other discounts it helps out alot. Buy a 99 GT for about fifteen grand or less, they are everywhere or buy a good rebuild. mine was way less than ten grand. Good luck __________________ 98 GT / convertable -98 Saleen engine, Saleen appearance pkg. SHM cams,P&P NPI heads, and so much more!

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