5.0L vs 4.6L comparison

tchm · 07-22-2001, 03:41 PM

I've been searching for a decent totally stock 5.0L Mustang for a long time with no luck. I haven't even considered looking at any 4.6L Mustangs until recently. I just wanted to get some opinions on the 4.6L in comparison to the 5.0L... I was only planning to do bolt-ons... I've never had any experience at all with the 4.6L and I'd like to hear what some of you thought of it...

Thanks in advance...

LX NCH 50 · 07-22-2001, 05:02 PM

Well I own both, and I can give you some of the differences that I notice. They may not be all technical though.
1. The 4.6 produces less torque and the band starts higher up.
2. The 4.6 is a smoother rev, and doesnt shake as much as the 5.0.
3. 5.0 has been in production forever and parts are easier and cheaper to find. Even bolt ons.
4. 4.6 is expensive to build due to it's relativly new production, and it's technology is different making parts cost more.

I Think you would be more happy with a 5.0, only because all of us who thought we would just use a few bolt ons ended up craving the mad power that require more then bolt ons. If I were you I would keep looking for a 5.0

Happy Hunting
-Kevin

dinomite · 07-22-2001, 06:06 PM

if you want to mod, the 5 liter is definently the way to go; it is easier to work on, easier to find parts for, and produces more power, in a lighter car. if you do want a 4.6L, and want power, get a 99+, as the 96-98 model year was the first for ford, and they hadn't really figured out how to get a reasonable amount of power out of the smaller engine.

07-22-2001, 09:07 PM

5.0 all the way (nothing against my 4.6 brothers and sisters out there

)!

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'90 LX 5.0; 12K original miles (no sh*&); 3.55 gears; pulleys;Edelbrock Performer Heads; BBK shorties; MSD 6AL box w/ blaster 2 coil; Motorsport E303 cam; Pro-M 75mm MAF; BBK 70mm TB; Eibach spring kit; Southside welded subs; K&N cone filter charger; Hurst shifter; fiberglass turbo hood; A/C-less; rear seat-less; cat-less; 2 chamber Flos; Corbeau racing seats (fronts);
30# injectors; JMS Chip; 190 lb fp; TFS track heat Intake (12.299 @ 113)

07-22-2001, 03:41 PM	#1
tchm Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Posts: 3	5.0L vs 4.6L comparison I've been searching for a decent totally stock 5.0L Mustang for a long time with no luck. I haven't even considered looking at any 4.6L Mustangs until recently. I just wanted to get some opinions on the 4.6L in comparison to the 5.0L... I was only planning to do bolt-ons... I've never had any experience at all with the 4.6L and I'd like to hear what some of you thought of it... Thanks in advance...

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07-22-2001, 05:02 PM	#2
LX NCH 50 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Schaumburg, IL, USA Posts: 31	Well I own both, and I can give you some of the differences that I notice. They may not be all technical though. 1. The 4.6 produces less torque and the band starts higher up. 2. The 4.6 is a smoother rev, and doesnt shake as much as the 5.0. 3. 5.0 has been in production forever and parts are easier and cheaper to find. Even bolt ons. 4. 4.6 is expensive to build due to it's relativly new production, and it's technology is different making parts cost more. I Think you would be more happy with a 5.0, only because all of us who thought we would just use a few bolt ons ended up craving the mad power that require more then bolt ons. If I were you I would keep looking for a 5.0 Happy Hunting -Kevin

07-22-2001, 06:06 PM	#3
dinomite The Dude Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 1,262	if you want to mod, the 5 liter is definently the way to go; it is easier to work on, easier to find parts for, and produces more power, in a lighter car. if you do want a 4.6L, and want power, get a 99+, as the 96-98 model year was the first for ford, and they hadn't really figured out how to get a reasonable amount of power out of the smaller engine.

07-22-2001, 09:07 PM	#4
bada$$lx Guest Posts: n/a	5.0 all the way (nothing against my 4.6 brothers and sisters out there )! ------------------ '90 LX 5.0; 12K original miles (no sh*&); 3.55 gears; pulleys;Edelbrock Performer Heads; BBK shorties; MSD 6AL box w/ blaster 2 coil; Motorsport E303 cam; Pro-M 75mm MAF; BBK 70mm TB; Eibach spring kit; Southside welded subs; K&N cone filter charger; Hurst shifter; fiberglass turbo hood; A/C-less; rear seat-less; cat-less; 2 chamber Flos; Corbeau racing seats (fronts); 30# injectors; JMS Chip; 190 lb fp; TFS track heat Intake (12.299 @ 113)