Pi Headswap

[Mac-man]

I have a 96 GT and am fixing to do a headswap. i want to put the comp cams stage two cams in when i install them. will that work connsidering the difference in pistons? i am going with a factory plastic intake. is there anything else i will need, like valve covers or anything or will the originals work.......

 

[19mustangGT97]

I don't know about the pistons but you will need new valve covers if you buy 99 or 2000 heads. They have a windsor block while you have a romeo block so you will need new covers. 2001+ have romeo blocks I believe so if you buy 2001+ heads you won't need new valve covers.

 

[blown98gt]

if you are close to san antonio and need someone to do the swap cheaply shoot me an email. ([email protected]) i have done 6 including my own in my garage. installing LTs will be a bit more. the comp cams will work great. i recommend adding some LTs or at least shorties while you are in there. also, replace the front seal and all gaskets. i have some extra exhaust and intake gaskets if needed. get the 02+ intake with aluminum xover so we can drill the extra hole for the other temp sensor.

 

[Mac-man]

I just had to replace the motor and the one i purchased was out of 96 crown vic, and it is supposed to be a windsor so would those valve covers work? and what is the deal with the tube under the intake?y cant the stock one be used

 

[Silver95Bird]

To my knowledge ALL 4.6 Crown Vics are romeo engines, whoever told you that needs to lay off the crack pipe for a little while... that engine should be the same as the one you had in the 96 GT stock.