4.6L Engine Swap, 1991 Mustang LX

noble steed · 03-20-2009

So guys, check this out. If any of you noticed, I have a little 1991 LX hatch sitting around that I am not doing anything with. It's got the little 2.3L in it right now, no head, missing various other parts and pieces, and the body is straight as n arrow on it. No dents or anything like that. So I got my shipment today from Summit Racing, and my dad stumbled upon something quite unbelievable.

Summit FMC46L - Summit Ford 4.6L Modular Engine with 4R70W Automatic Transmission Combos – SummitRacing.com

Does this look like a pretty good deal for my little LX? I hate to see the thing sit and go to crap, and I'm just not a BIG fan of the 88 horse 4 banger. I think I might consider this after I get my 93 all back together. Another project! haha

2Manystangs · 03-20-2009

bad idea, just buy a mustang with a 4.6 V8, would be much cheaper, I'd gut the 4 banger and sell or use it for parts

noble steed · 03-20-2009

Why do you say it's a bad idea? I wouldn't do it half @$$ed, as for I am a perfectionist haha I got to have stuff done right or not at all. So everything would be in consideration.

2Manystangs · 03-20-2009

check that out...now that's a deal worth working

eBay Motors: 01 Mustang SVT Cobra Engine And Trans Complete OEM LKQ (item 200321223781 end time Mar-23-09 18:05:32 PDT)

2Manystangs · 03-20-2009

Well, you'd basically have to replace everything on the car mechanically...and then what would you have? I don't get it...maybe you have alot of money and time and need a creative outlet, but other than that I don't get it...now a 427 powered notchback that runs 10s and is tubbed I get or a big turbo 4 would be cool, but a fairly run of the mill V8 that can be bought easily for the price of the motor/trans Explain...

noble steed · 03-20-2009

Well I have seen many 4.6L 2V foxes around the state, I just wanted something different. I have 2 5.0's I am currently working on, and I just figured a mod motor in the little lx would be kinda cool. I can take my time, do everything right. Suspension, drivetrain, rear end, trans mounts, different k member, all the wiring and tubing, fuel system, brakes/front end mods. I think it would be fun. LOTS of work, but I love working on these Stangs, reguardless of year/components. It would only be another daily driver, so I wouldn't put anything into the motor. I just kinda like the sound of it. And with all the modifications needed, it could keep me busy for a long time and I need something like that around. I get bored too easy, wrench turnin has always been my "happy place" I guess you could say.

**RLG34750** · 03-20-2009

I agree with you Carter.....

it would be a fun project just because its different

be a cool car to show and cruise in.....

and when want to go fast jump in the 5.0 car.....

you could go one step further throw a cobra irs under the back end....

see i have given this a little thought.....

but i'd do it with a 4 eyed vert....

noble steed · 03-21-2009

Thanks Reggie. I saw in HotRod Magazine they modd'ed up a 4 eye vert... the guy took the whole underside of the front end out! haha.. I guess doing that makes things a lot easier.

The idea of putting a mod motor in the poor little lx never hit me until dad mentioned a complete setup in the Summit on-sale brocure I got with my order....Thanks a lot, Dad. I just think he wants me to spend my lifetime savings on a 91 with 03 specs... HAHAHAAA

**RLG34750** · 03-21-2009

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Originally Posted by noble steed

Thanks Reggie. I saw in HotRod Magazine they modd'ed up a 4 eye vert... the guy took the whole underside of the front end out! haha.. I guess doing that makes things a lot easier.

The idea of putting a mod motor in the poor little lx never hit me until dad mentioned a complete setup in the Summit on-sale brocure I got with my order....Thanks a lot, Dad. I just think he wants me to spend my lifetime savings on a 91 with 03 specs... HAHAHAAA

I like your dad

see us old guys are cool.....

noble steed · 03-21-2009

Now don't go calling yourselves old. I prefer.........more experienced. HA. Besides, your only 53! My dad is 62 and retired now, so he always helps out with the Mustangs. He had one of the first 64 1/2 Mustangs to roll off the truck back then. Sadly he wrecked it pretty good in 71. Car was a total loss but he walked away saying dam I won't do that again! haha. I'm going to change the timing belt in his Escort real quick tomorrow before I go to work on the 93. I think you and my dad would get along very well. He used to drag every weekend with his 64.5 until he went into the Navy...