I am contemplating buying a wrecked 01 GT with intact engine and trans.
How difficult to transplant into my 73 mach?
The donor is $500.
How difficult to transplant into my 73 mach?
The donor is $500.
4.6L in a 73
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you have to do some major modifications to the engine compartment as well as entire new suspension system.
Az Pete
10 Year Member
The wiring is also in the special needs category. It can be done for sure. We have a local that has that engine in a Factory Five Cobra. Make sure it has the power you want for the cost involved. Everything is out there for the job.
I was thinking the 73's bay would be wide enough. Although I do not have the 4.6 to measure.
I am kicking myself, because I ran across an 01 with a blown motor for $1000 about 3 weeks ago. I passed on it because I have to many projects. Then this one comes along...
I am kicking myself, because I ran across an 01 with a blown motor for $1000 about 3 weeks ago. I passed on it because I have to many projects. Then this one comes along...
Modular motors a much wider than you think. There was a thread that had a good picture of the two side by side. You have to cut out the shock towers.
http://www.honda-perf.net/images/tech/5.0 vs 4.6 comparison.jpg
http://www.honda-perf.net/images/tech/5.0 vs 4.6 comparison.jpg
Az Pete
10 Year Member
thanks for the link. 44" tall is huge.
suprised the newer mustangs can corner with that amount of weight on the nose.
suprised the newer mustangs can corner with that amount of weight on the nose.
Rusty67
Dirt-Old 20+Year Member
The block on almost all modulars is aluminum which help a bit with the weight. The only Mustangs (that I know of) that had iron blocks were the 03-04 Cobras. Other cars did have iron blocks but not Mustangs.
Don't do it. The 2v motor is crappy (compaired to a regular windsor) unless you put a set of heads on it and a good intake manifold which ain't cheap.
Go with a 351w and put some fuel injection on it.
Don't do it. The 2v motor is crappy (compaired to a regular windsor) unless you put a set of heads on it and a good intake manifold which ain't cheap.
Go with a 351w and put some fuel injection on it.
600lbs was the listed weight.
I have a cleveland that is supposed to go back into it. I was toying with the idea of a modular, since its a deal. My wife would jump for joy if I parted with the vert. She hates driving it.
