2000 F150 4.6 Into A 2000 Mustang

[Tyler_Colburn]

hey everyone new here still trying to figure out where to post but anyway.....ive been searching for a few weeks now on how to put a 2000 f150 motor in a 00 stang the mustang is a 3,8 5 speed but im looking for a project so i want to swap out the 3.8 for a 4.6 i can get an f150 motor at a good price im not a complete noob to swaps just wiring so my questions are....
1- what transmission would be the best bang for my buck?
2- what engine harness will i need and will it connect to the harness inside the car for the cluster?
3- will the f150 intake manifold work or will i need to swap it out for a gt one?
4- what engine mounts will i need to put the f150 4.6 in the stang?
From what i have gathered for parts to work as follows
-stock rear end GT prefered but stock will work
-upgraded suspension to handle the v8(v8 will cause to sag a little)
-need new exhaust( i want to use bbk shorty headers and a full custom 2.5 exhaust
-Brake booster?
-what radiator would work
if i missed anything feel free tell me

 

[horse sence]

I moved you to the 94 -2004 Mustang talk Forum ,these guys should be able to help .And to Stangnet

 

[Tyler_Colburn]

Ok thank you

 

[Deleted member 38176]

This is going to cost you a lot and be a complete pain in the ass.....so you might as well go big or go home. 5.4 4V or 4.6 4V

 

[Tyler_Colburn]

I have access to an f150 motor ones a 4.6 and the other is a 5.4 I just thought the 4.6 would be easier I know its going to be a pain I dont care its a project wont be driven for a year so my question again is what would I need to swap the 4.6 motor into it

 

[horse sence]

I believe you will need a wiring harness to convert to a v8 ,along with the ECM. The intake is different for the F150 ,not sure it would clear the hood

 

[Tyler_Colburn]

Ok the wiring was my main concern as for the intake im not too worried I have a few ideas for that

 

[Tyler_Colburn]

Would I only need the engine harness or the harness for the gauges as well?

 

[horse sence]

I am not sure ,i was going to do a 5.4 into a Expedition that had a 4.6 but the wiring was a bit different and i was told the harness would have to be changed to match the 5.4 and the automatic.

 

[flstang65]

Cams are different too. You will need a tuner as well.

 

[Tyler_Colburn]

Damn the only thing im not great at is splicing harnesses together I could it would just be a slow process would a 5.4 out of a 2000 styler f150 be worth the swap or just stick to the 4.6? I want to keep the car 5 speed.
If im swapping the whole 4.6 motor from an f150 why would I need to swap the cams? I know their the same as the gts and why the tuner? Flstang65 please specify