sn95 5.0 engine - 4.6 engine swap

[cperezsvp]

i have '94 mustang gt 5.0 vert auto. i'm looking to do a 4.6 swap. I'm looking at either a 96-98 or 99-04 4.6 engine. My buddy has a 03 Cobra and i'm looking to buy his supercharger (80lb injectors,pulley,stock throttle body)after the swap. I know i need a new computer, wiring harness, and k-member. What else do i need? And what are the recomended parts? I'm also unsure of what transmission to use what would be the best? I have just started to research this and have found nothing good. Most likely going to use a soh cam 4.6

 

[cperezsvp]

just saw on a different post that the '96 and up mustangs used hydroboost brakes, and that the swap isn't worth it. Has any one done this or actually know exactly what is needed?

 

[SCRILLA13]

Well if u wanna make the cobra Eaton work on the 2v u will need the tork tech terminator kit or something like it...

 

[cperezsvp]

Well if u wanna make the cobra Eaton work on the 2v u will need the tork tech terminator kit or something like it...

i sent them an email for a price quote, thanks for the help. i believe this is the same kit my buddy "disasterpiece" told me about. Thanks for the help.

Does anybody know any problems i may run int with this swap? My biggest concern so far is the braking system.

 

[SCRILLA13]

Im just curious, y r u doing the swap? plenty of power can be made with the old 5.0

 

[cperezsvp]

i'm getting the eaton sc, fuel injectors, throttle body, inlet all from my buddies 03 cobra. Another friend has a spare 4.6 The price of getting the 5.0 to 400hp is pretty high. I'm getting a good deal on the s/c and the block.

 

[4valvemach]

You want 400hp at the rear wheels or flywheel?

With intake, cam,full exhaust and heads the 302 can make 350hp at the crank.Do a stroker kit like 306ci,331ci,347ci and a better top end and 400hp will follow with it.



How much is the cost for the 4.6 swap you want?

 

[cperezsvp]

400rwhp, my 302 has 188,xxx miles on it. I figured it would be just as expensive as to do the 4.6 as building up the 302. I wan't to keep the car as a DD. Plus the 4.6 swap with s/c would be a pretty cool sn95 build.

 

[cperezsvp]

for the 4.6 block and accesories, wiring (engine, and dash) around 1k, the stock eaton s/c, 42lb injectors, plenum and throttle body for 500.

 

[4valvemach]

Is this a long or short block?

$1500 is not bad but what about transmission and exhaust and all the other things needed

I say build the 5.0 but the 4.6 would be cool if its a 4valve not the 2valve

 

[cperezsvp]

i'll have to buy a new exhaust system. The 4.6 would be a longblock. Also i have seen quite a few engine and transmissions on ebay pretty cheap. no really the way i want to go but they include the dash harness, engine harness, axle, braking system (hydroboost), transmission and new pedal assembly, accessores. The kits run about 4500-5500. There is a Blumenthal's Engine/Transmission shop close. Last time i got a beefed up t-5 for around $700 and no tax. Theose guys are pretty cool

ebay link

96 97 98 MUSTANG COBRA 4.6 ENGINE T45 TRANS CONVERSION - eBay (item 120640498996 end time Jan-27-11 13:27:21 PST)

03 04 MUSTANG MACH 1 4.6 ENGINE CONVERSION FACTORY FIVE - eBay (item 130477668026 end time Feb-19-11 16:12:11 PST)

 

[cperezsvp]

I'm not set instone on this build. I really want advice and see if anyone has done this. I'm just getting most of the stuff for a pretty good deal. Even though this isn't for shure i still really want to do this swap. I'm currently deployed and have about 3months left, but i'll have the buil started before i get back hopefully finished if i decide to do it.