My brother just bought a 2000 v6 stang w/ 5 speed etc. He had to buy a v6 for insurance reasons. Anyway, he wants to drop the v6 and put a 4.6 of some kind in it. Anyone know what is involved in this swap? Any suggestions Dan?
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Thread: 3.8 to 4.6 swap
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12-12-05, 10:38 PM #1Senior Member
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3.8 to 4.6 swap
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12-13-05, 10:07 AM #2Super Moderator
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It will be a lot of money in the long run. You cant just toss in a 4.6 and expect that 7" rear end to stay together. You would need to find a wrecked gt, so you can take out the engine and tranny as one unit, driveshaft, rear end, and computer.
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12-13-05, 10:31 AM #3Senior Member
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I have an uncle in Palm Springs, California who owns a auto salvaging business. He can get you everything you'd need from a donor car for a good price.
Where is your brother at?
BTW, I wouldn't waste the time swapping in a 2V 4.6. Get a 5.0 or some type of crate engine. If he's really gotta have a 4.6, tell him to get a DOHC.
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12-13-05, 10:36 AM #4Senior Member
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Hey. My brother lives in Gilbert. You guys will get to meet him, when you meet me.
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2005 Chevy Tahoe-5.3L 295hp
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12-13-05, 12:34 PM #5Senior Member
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Good.
If he can't find the stuff locally I'll go with him to my uncles salvage yard and help him strip out a V8 stang. Hell, mabey he would rather just rob a Ford 9 inch and a C4 instead :twisted:
That goes for anyone reading. If you need a solid axle swap, a good C4 for an auto conversion or vice versa...or anything else small or big let me know and I'll get you in touch with him. He'll cut a deal for ya when I refer people.
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Hey James do you think you can score me a 94-98 8.8? :D
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12-13-05, 03:03 PM #7Senior Member
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I always have parts laying around as well. I havedone that swap a few times and can tell you that it is expensive I can and will do swaps atthe new shop
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12-13-05, 03:06 PM #8Super Moderator
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I bet the cost alone will make him think twice.
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12-13-05, 04:45 PM #9Senior Member
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Can he do it for $5K? He wants to buy the parts gradually and once everythings bought, then have it done. He wants a 4.6 sohc. then down the road, he wants to throw a turbo on it.
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2005 Mustang GT-318rwhp
JLT Intake, Pullies, axleback, SCT w/ bamachips 93 octane race tune.--Gone
2005 Chevy Tahoe-5.3L 295hp
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12-13-05, 07:54 PM #10Senior Member
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Your just as related to him as I am... Originally Posted by Venomous Bite
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