Project Mustang

[HxCTurbo]

I've got a '99 Mustang GT with no engine (AT). I've found 2 engines that I'm looking into.
1)3.8L V6 -- $600.00
2)4.6L V8 -- $1,000.00

Is it really worth the extra 400 for the V8?
The body and interior of this car are in *EXCELLENT* condition.
I also found this website..has anyone bought anything/have experience from this site? http://www.americanmuscle.com/?location=topnav
Ill have pics of the car up later tomorrow..

Any inputs/ideas of how i should go about building this car?

[Vtec16]

yes, get the v8.
that should not even be a question.

:edit:Oh wait, I see you drive a camry.

[terrorboyz]

if you have to ask you should NOT what-so-ever continue forward with this build and yes the website is good

[Vtec16]

Originally Posted by terrorboyz if you have to ask you should NOT what-so-ever continue forward with this build

[NOPISTN]

Originally Posted by Vtec16 yes, get the v8. that should not even be a question. :edit:Oh wait, I see you drive a camry.

fucking LMAO, so true.

[Avex Hype]

yes, get the v8. make sure if its the PI motor (99-04) and not the NON-pi motor (96-98). cause if its the non-pi, you might as well save the $400 bucks on put in the v6 cause with the non-pi your not gonna be any faster for the money and what your looking to do with the car.

Yes i can guide you on how to 'build' your car. you gonna go grocery shopping with it? track only car? quick street car? drink coaster? i mean wtf are you going to use it for.

yes americanmuscle.com is a FANTASTIC site to buy mustang parts. i use them 90% of the time im going to buy something for my stang. PM me for a discount coupon.

[Streetkred]

You can get a good milage P.I 2v 4.6 in the 500 range

Hell I picked up a 4v 5.4 for 350

[NOPISTN]

Originally Posted by Streetkred You can get a good milage P.I 2v 4.6 in the 500 range Hell I picked up a 4v 5.4 for 350

is that just a short block? long block? or long block with harness and ecu?

Where did you get it from? I'd actually be curious about one with all accessories, harness, and ecu.

[Streetkred]

It was the bare longblock but it was dissembled, I was going to Do a 5.4 4v swap but I have since sold it

I picked it up at a junkyard off of airline dr

If you look, I have an old thread about it

[FbodTrek]

Originally Posted by HxCTurbo I've got a '99 Mustang GT with no engine (AT). I've found 2 engines that I'm looking into. 1)3.8L V6 -- $600.00 2)4.6L V8 -- $1,000.00 Is it really worth the extra 400 for the V8? The body and interior of this car are in *EXCELLENT* condition. I also found this website..has anyone bought anything/have experience from this site? http://www.americanmuscle.com/?location=topnav Ill have pics of the car up later tomorrow.. Any inputs/ideas of how i should go about building this car?

Both of those options are fucking horrible. Pushrod 302, and never look back. Overhead cams are for minivans and 4 bangers.

[terrorboyz]

^^^wat he said^^^...ive got a 460 sittin in my shop...if you dont want any good type of gas mileage at all pick up, build one of those and drop it in...but 302 is a tried and true fantastic motor

[Avex Hype]

yea true... all you would need is a 5.0 k member prefferably from a 94/95 gt stang. shouldnt be too hard to find

[terrorboyz]

yup yup easy easy swap

[Avex Hype]

but come on terror u gotta agree.... 2vFTW!!

[terrorboyz]

2v pushrod yezzur especially with a nice lil 85mm garrett im runnin a 302 right now


another option is an ls1...also an easy swap

[GCAR]

why does everyone hate on mod motors...built they have been know to do remarkable things...im not against pushrods but the guy whats to know what to do...v6 or 4.6...the car is a gt by all means do not go backwards...keep it a v8...ask yourself what you want to do with the car and go from there

[Streetkred]

Originally Posted by GCARHF why does everyone hate on mod motors...built they have been know to do remarkable things...im not against pushrods but the guy whats to know what to do...v6 or 4.6...the car is a gt by all means do not go backwards...keep it a v8...ask yourself what you want to do with the car and go from there

Exactly


Mod motors are not bad motors, you just need to know how to work with them,
I got other priorities right now but im going to show people what a streetable, low budget N/A 2v can really do

[terrorboyz]

Originally Posted by GCARHF why does everyone hate on mod motors...built they have been know to do remarkable things...im not against pushrods but the guy whats to know what to do...v6 or 4.6...the car is a gt by all means do not go backwards...keep it a v8...ask yourself what you want to do with the car and go from there

didnt mean to make it come off that way i dont hate the mod motors ive built a few and know plenty of people with them that are by no means slow i just prefer the pushrod much easier to work on imo...im just old fashioned i guess

[ReVeRsE]

Originally Posted by Streetkred You can get a good milage P.I 2v 4.6 in the 500 range Hell I picked up a 4v 5.4 for 350

you sure are lucky finding a 4v for that price im in the market for one myself did you get a avi or mark 8 motor? i really wanna think outside the box just a tad and luck up on a cheap 3v..

[Avex Hype]

Originally Posted by Streetkred Exactly Mod motors are not bad motors, you just need to know how to work with them, I got other priorities right now but im going to show people what a streetable, low budget N/A 2v can really do

i swear i have almost the same if not BETTER dollar to HP ratio than a ls1 or other mod-friendly pushrod.

total invested in performance parts: $4000 (that includes a fully built rear end, street/strip suspension, all supporting mods from the gas tank to the intake)

and in only one year ive accomplished alot for JUST a 2v:

http://videos.streetfire.net/video/V...and_209780.htm

http://videos.streetfire.net/video/l...-gt_548405.htm