I got a 98 V6 mustang for my B-Day and I'm thinking about droping a V8 in it after I get out of high school. So I would like to know how big of an engine will fit in it. Thanks.
2007-04-02 12:30:20 · 9 answers · asked by Chase 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Ford
ALLL of them can fit. the 4.6 is physically larger than any of the older pushrod V8's, that's right a 4.6 is bigger than a 460, Plus they make kits to brace the body in all the right places. You can order a 600 Cube crate motor from Ford.
2007-04-02 21:35:05 · answer #1 · answered by Keith C 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Easily, the 5.4 triton truck motor (its just a bigger 4.6), since its still a derivative of the SN95 you might also be able to get an old school 351 or 400 small block in it, a triton V10 would probably fit if you moved it back a little and moved things around at the front of the car. As was said though, you're better off in the long run to sell it and get a V8 car, there's a LOT of differences (suspension, mounts, computer, wiring, etc). You can always get a V8 car and swap a 5.4 longblock in, or supercharge the 4.6.
2007-04-02 12:37:33 · answer #2 · answered by y2bmj 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's not really worth the effort to swap the engine, better just to sell your and get another that is a V8. but a Mustang V8 would be your best bet. otherwise, other ford engines will probably match up with your tranny. Check with a ford or mustang group on yahoo.
2007-04-02 12:43:48 · answer #3 · answered by cadillacrazy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can easliy put a v8 in the car since the v6 has the same frame has the v8. i have seen some guys put a 350 in them, i would not go bigger than a 350 do to the other stuff that has to go in the egine compartment. also if you change the engine please replace the clutch, or gears, or even get a new transmission.
2007-04-02 12:38:11 · answer #4 · answered by duke 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can fit the 4.6L V-8 in there, as the bodys are all similar. But you'd need a new computer, harness and such for the V-8 swap. Good luck.
2007-04-02 12:33:44 · answer #5 · answered by Silverstang 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a 460 big block is only 27 inches wide a 4.6 sohc is 28.5 inches wide 351c is 24.5 inches wide a 427 is 27 inches wide the lightest of those motors is the 351c at 550 lbs the 460 is 720 lbs the 4.6 is 600 lbs
2007-04-03 15:08:53 · answer #6 · answered by I race cars 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Save your money and buy a V-8 Stang after school. The swap will cost much more than it is worth. Much cheaper to trade cars.
2007-04-02 12:35:11 · answer #7 · answered by J.R. 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
351W.
A 302-V8 small block was an option for the Mustang.
Have to find a computer to run it.
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2007-04-02 12:35:54 · answer #8 · answered by Mr. T 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you could put a 8oo in keith black engine in it if ya had 100000 dollars to spend, but if not a big block ford will also drop in headers mite be tight but,,,,hey,,,,and the suspension should be beef up to....
2007-04-02 12:37:02 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋