Topic: 3.8L to 4.6L SOHC Engine Please Help

[bobeeker]

Has anyone ever changed out a V6 to a V8 motor. I have two questions. First is do I have to replace the ECM Board and second is will the motor be able to bolt back into the same place using the same motor mounts or what will I have to do to get it to bolt in there. Thanks so much in advance. Bo Beeker

[97,01 mustangs]

Frist i got to say u are brave i did it on a 99 stang and had to hunt down a wire harness to a 4.6 motor motor mounts will change  so will the trans  i changed the rear end as well as well as alot of other stuff it was not fun but the car is sweet now. i did the work for a friend and just in parts $$$$$$ cost was around 3500.00 hundred dollars.       GOOD LUCK

[Soaring]

I have a lot of respect for guys who change from a 6 to a V8 on anything but a classic, but to be quite honest, I don't think it is worth the labor, trouble and cost on an SN 95.  The resale value is just not there.   

[97,01 mustangs]

Very true im with u on that but the guy had money and wanted to blow it good for me tho i got payed but i tryed to tell him and he would not hear of it its his car tho.

[Soaring]

There are just too many SN95's out there for sale that already have the V.8 5.0's in them that are much cheaper than putting a 5.0 in a V6 format.  Oh well....if you have the dough, and that is your project, go for it.  It can be done as you well know.