Hey guys,
I just got a smoking deal on a low mileage 2006 Ford Mustang GT, that had been in a front end collision. It got totalled by insurance. Got it from a coworker. No engine trauma. So, it's a 2006 Ford Mustang GT. 4.6L V8 and (I believe) a standard (stick shift) T-5 5 speed. I was first kicking around swapping the engine and tranny into my son's '68 Ford Fairlane, but we just built a pretty BA 302 for his car, so not really looking to engine swap that.
So, I am kicking this around. The 4.6l v8 is FAR more powerful than my tired old 2F. Rig has a 4 speed standard transmission now. I'm just in the initial "kicking around" the idea stage. Has anyone swapped this series engine into an FJ60?
I found this link. Lots of talk of different Ford engines being swapped. I think that this small little package would be great! The fuel economy would increase, and would open up a lot of opportunity regarding road tripping this rig, being that I live at 7,000', carburetor jetting becomes an issue heading down the hill. Not to mention that the 2F is an absolute turd! Great on trails, in four low, but horrible everywhere else. Not concerned about the fuel system. I will look into swapping the Mustang tank to the FJ, otherwise I'll route a return line for the high pressure fuel pump. I can figure out engine mounts. My main concern is if there's an adapter to bolt the 4.6 to my factory tranny. That would greatly reduce the sound of work, if I were only installing the engine.
I may Start a different thread regarding transmission questions. Im trying to focus on purely the engine swap right now.
Thoughts, comments, concerns? Scintillating statements? I know that the 4.6L engine is a popular swap into the old Ford Bronco's. I may need to go to a Ford Bronco forum for particulars.
I just got a smoking deal on a low mileage 2006 Ford Mustang GT, that had been in a front end collision. It got totalled by insurance. Got it from a coworker. No engine trauma. So, it's a 2006 Ford Mustang GT. 4.6L V8 and (I believe) a standard (stick shift) T-5 5 speed. I was first kicking around swapping the engine and tranny into my son's '68 Ford Fairlane, but we just built a pretty BA 302 for his car, so not really looking to engine swap that.
So, I am kicking this around. The 4.6l v8 is FAR more powerful than my tired old 2F. Rig has a 4 speed standard transmission now. I'm just in the initial "kicking around" the idea stage. Has anyone swapped this series engine into an FJ60?
I found this link. Lots of talk of different Ford engines being swapped. I think that this small little package would be great! The fuel economy would increase, and would open up a lot of opportunity regarding road tripping this rig, being that I live at 7,000', carburetor jetting becomes an issue heading down the hill. Not to mention that the 2F is an absolute turd! Great on trails, in four low, but horrible everywhere else. Not concerned about the fuel system. I will look into swapping the Mustang tank to the FJ, otherwise I'll route a return line for the high pressure fuel pump. I can figure out engine mounts. My main concern is if there's an adapter to bolt the 4.6 to my factory tranny. That would greatly reduce the sound of work, if I were only installing the engine.
I may Start a different thread regarding transmission questions. Im trying to focus on purely the engine swap right now.
Thoughts, comments, concerns? Scintillating statements? I know that the 4.6L engine is a popular swap into the old Ford Bronco's. I may need to go to a Ford Bronco forum for particulars.