Terminator swap 01 bullitt

[goonflex]

I know there’s probably a sticky and I’ll get flamed for this but can anyone tell me what all is involved in this?

Long story short I have already paid my shop 5k to start rebuilding a long block 4.6 2v was getting forged bottom end already have a teksid block and it’s been to the machine shop everything checked out good

I’m being offered an 03/04 top end “complete with ported heads and ported Eaton”

I am going to check it out tomorrow he’s asking $4k

Will this be cheaper than just doing a rebuild/forged 2v and adding a vortech/pro charger/kb on that?

I don’t give a shit about 7/800 rwhp
I’d be happy with 470-550

He also says he can get a t-56 magnum but $$$

I have access to about $18k right now but want to keep the entire project under $15ish

Can I get by with the 3650 in the long run?

31 spline axels, torque box reinforcement, double pumps and a hat, ecu, possible head cooling mod, ect, ect, ect

What are the absolute must do things/parts I need to do to get this to work?

I’m not a mechanic and 99-04s are my favorite rides but priced out of the terminators need some guidance/tips/advice from you fine people please

Are Pistion/cc sizes and compression issues going to be a possibility?

All I’ve ever had is stock 2vs on and off since 2007 help me join the boosted club with y’all’s knowledge?

 

[2003RedfireVert]

My stock 2001 GT with a 255lph+BAP and 60lb injectors made 450w with a D1SC on 12lbs.

The 4V swap is way overkill for your power goals. Save the money, go centri and keep the 2V.

 

[03' White Snake]

Build the 2V and keep it simple.

My buddy has a built bullitt making 700 rwhp with a Vortech on it. Other friend has a 04 GT with stock cobra bottom end, 2V heads, On 3 turbo making 750 on E85. 3650 still.

Bump the compression, return fuel system, E-85 on the 2V and enjoy. Swap to magnum later.