gdear66 said:I don't believe a simple head swap from the 2V to 4V is possible. #1 the intake and exhaust ports are different, #2 the piston flanges are different, #3 the timing is different, #4 the computer would have to be redone. It an engine swap to go from 2V to 4V. Then you have to get into new motor mounts, possibly a new radiator. I don't know if you'd need a new flywheel or not.
clueless newbie said:If you chose the 2003 4V wouldn't you have to changed the transmission too since it's a 6 speed?
gdear66 said:I don't believe a simple head swap from the 2V to 4V is possible. #1 the intake and exhaust ports are different, #2 the piston flanges are different, #3 the timing is different, #4 the computer would have to be redone. It an engine swap to go from 2V to 4V. Then you have to get into new motor mounts, possibly a new radiator. I don't know if you'd need a new flywheel or not.
I'm with ya Aaron. If you get tired of this and really wanna get pissed, head over to Mustang Talk where they discuss getting drunk, puking, getting puked on, pets puking, relatives or family members sick, dying or dead...Aaron 4.6 said:Jesus Christ....
Is this the level of tech that we are bringing to the forum these days? I'm about to bag this account and start staking out some other places to post if things don't improve around here. Yesterday I have to read about 'SEVERLY SHORTENING THE LIFESPAN OF YOUR GEARS' and today I get to read about piston flanges.
Would someone explain what in the hell a piston flange is? What kind of bull**** is this?
Aaron 4.6 said:Jesus Christ....
Is this the level of tech that we are bringing to the forum these days? I'm about to bag this account and start staking out some other places to post if things don't improve around here. Yesterday I have to read about 'SEVERLY SHORTENING THE LIFESPAN OF YOUR GEARS' and today I get to read about piston flanges.
Would someone explain what in the hell a piston flange is? What kind of bull**** is this? If there is ONE thing that has been beaten to death on a level with the 3.73 vs. 4.10 thing, its that you CAN PUT 4V HEADS ON AN IRON 4.6 BLOCK. The 2003 Cobra is living proof. The Tymensky car is living proof. You need an intake. You need a timing cover. You do not need a computer. This ground has been covered long ago, by which I mean the late 1990s. Buy the Sean Hyland book if you want to learn some of the detailed differences between all the modular components.
The issue is cost effectiveness. Its cheaper to buy a complete 4V motor than to try to cobble one together out of parts. Its easier too, so that typically seals the deal. Check out http://www.cobrapoweredgt.com for car owners that have done this swap.
Of course, I would hate to neglect this gem....
That's ri-****-ulous. The fact that the 6 speed is a popular swap into older cars should be enough of a clue that you can go the other direction.
Sigh.
Aaron 4.6 said:Would someone explain what in the hell a piston flange is? What kind of bull**** is this?