Got a 1998 GT with 4.6 and it spun a rod bearing, crank is shot and was wondering if it could be replaced with a 1998 mustang 3.8? We have a 3.8 ready to go but what changes will we have to make? Thanks
I don't know about you guys....but I see this as an opportunity for a PI engine upgrade...not a 3.8L downgrade?!?
Might as well pick up an extra 35hp with the swap. It's going to cost you the same either way.
RWK, start looking around for an '01-up Crown Vic 4.6L PI engine, or better yet an '02-'06 Explorer engine (aluminum block). They're the same PI engine set up as the '99-'04 Mustang GT, but will be less likely to have had the hell driven out of them like a Mustang and because they're not associated with the word "Mustang" aren't likely to have the prices inflated by local wrecking yards as a result.