[4.6StangRage]

Originally Posted by charliesolhan

Just to let ya know 110k is nothing on that engine...i have seen boys run them till 250k easily...I have 98k on mine...she still runs like new...i don't see why you would wanna change your block out for the same block lower miles...who is to say the new lower mile block is not gonna crap out on you...you block is fine especially if it runs good and nothing is wrong w/ it...i would first pull it and see if the piston walls are scratched up...if they are still new looking keep it in there.

I could see if you wanted a 03/04 cobra block

Butt I would just find some pi heads off a romeo engine and bolt them up...then find some valve covers...upper and lower intake and be done w/ it

Then you can find used t-45's all day at junk yards for cheap...then just get ya self a flywheel...clutch, cable, driveshaft...etc.

I wouldn't mind if it ran with a S197 GT that would be nice. I dont really like the idea of running premium. But ill still consider it, I have a lot of time to think about this. 5speed is a must!

Originally Posted by RandyStinchcomb

the wiring is different through out the years so it wont be that simple, stick to the electronics you have now, it will make things much easier...

...so keep my wiring and ECM for the new engine and all of the sensors/ wires will fit? will i still get the power from the newer engine stock?

[RandyStinchcomb]

yes, if you go the "PI" engine route, use your electronics and you'll need to change to your front timing chain cover and depending on what engine you get, W or R, you may have to change the flywheel...

[4.6StangRage]

Originally Posted by RandyStinchcomb

yes, if you go the "PI" engine route, use your electronics and you'll need to change to your front timing chain cover and depending on what engine you get, W or R, you may have to change the flywheel...

Replace the flywheel if I use my own transmission, Right?

[RandyStinchcomb]

Originally Posted by 4.6StangRage

Replace the flywheel if I use my own transmission, Right?

if you get a Windsor, which is 8 bolt then the answer is yes..if a later model 2001 up Romeo, maybe as the later one use a 11" clutch and pressure plate and yours is 10.5"

[4.6StangRage]

Okay so Ill buy a full engine with a 5 speed transmission from a 2001-2004 Mustang. Plug my wiring into it along with my ECM. This will open it up for some mild boost later on. Thanks for the info again.

[4.6StangRage]

ahh I didn't think about this at first, will the driveline/shaft or whatever you call it fit? I mean will the one on my auto stang work with a 5 speed transmission?

[RandyStinchcomb]

Originally Posted by 4.6StangRage

ahh I didn't think about this at first, will the driveline/shaft or whatever you call it fit? I mean will the one on my auto stang work with a 5 speed transmission?

yes but you'll have to swap the slip yokes, thats the one that slides into the back of the trans...