Engine swap

[01 Roush SI]

Ok so heres my problem I have v6 stage 1. I want to swap for a v8 I dont know if I should go with the roush engine or with some other kind. I was woundering what you guys think I sould do and what would be the best engine to swap with. Thanx

[./M@]

03 cobra motor......11K
6-speed tranny......3K

figure on another 5K fot the Driveline and rear end build up and swap. and for what ever else come's up.

./Matt

[knuther]

we have gone over this before and i have to tell you that it is cheaper to sell the S1 and buy a S2. that is if you want to keep it roush... otherwise you could prob sell the S1 and get a used Gt for a little more... Just my option... But if you do it ... You have to look at around 3-4k in parts just for used stuff.


4.6 engine
rear end
5 speed
computer and wireing harness
GT Display
GT airconditioning pump.

and about 10 small parts i havent thought of.

[SMOKE]

The best swap would have been getting the 01 Cobra motor for $3500 when bishopengines had them, but that swap was easier for a 4.6 SOHC guy.

Some of the V6 sites have pretty good info on V8 swaps.


Otherwise, knuther hit it on the head .... get a V8 to start with first.

[knuther]

i was reading about alot of people that got those motor's and sounds like some of them arnt very happy with them???

Value train noise or somthing

[01 Roush SI]

I think I want to go with the 03' cobra motor. does anyone know for sure how muh it is???? and if I could order it from my ford dealer??? also would a be able to use my current tranny untill i get enough to buy a 6 or would it be less a hassle just to do it now???? I can install the 8.8 rear axle and drive shaft my own but I think I will us get that from a junkyard off a GT or cobra with 3.73's or 4.10's if I can find one