engine swap

[OktosmokeV8]

I have a 98 Gt 5 speed. I am looking at putting a 01 or newer 4.6L engine into it. Are there any complications that i need to be prepared for? Such as wiring problems or mounts? Thanks for any info.

[Black Stallion]

You can probably just save yourself some trouble and money and just get a PI Headswap. But if you are going to get a new engine get a 4v.

[OktosmokeV8]

My only problem with just doing the head swap, is that i have a really bad rod knock. So i need to either replace the engine or rebuild the one i have now. Im trying to figure out what would be the easiest to do.

[NoSlo5.0]

Well, you could buy a 5.0 stroker shortblock with forged internals, toss a PI setup on top of it and you'd be set for a power adder of your choice later on. A motor swap would not be a big deal at all. Just reuse your original sensors and wiring harnesses and then there's no issues to contend with.

[Black Stallion]

I'll tell you, i'd love to drop a 4v Cobra engine in my GT, but I have nowhere near the amount of time/money/experience to do it.

[NoSlo5.0]

I'll tell you, i'd love to drop a 4v Cobra engine in my GT, but I have nowhere near the amount of time/money/experience to do it.

That wouldn't be nearly as simple as a built 2V in this case. Unless you fell into a donor car, it'd be best (best=cheapest HP) in the long run to build the snot out of your 2V.

[OktosmokeV8]

All right then. Thanks for the help. Yeah im thinking its going to be way easier to build on the 2V then to drop a 4V motor then work on it. Plus, im just going to get my car running right now. Not real worried about how fast. That will come in time.