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Posted by Inverse (Member # 5467) on :
 
I had a few questions, what kind of problems am I going to run into if I attempt to swap a 2000 complete cobra engine and tranny into my 1996 mustang?
 

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Posted by 94gt (Member # 3060) on :
 
welcome to the site!
do you have a v-6, gt or cobra?
 

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Posted by slidewayz94 (Member # 3101) on :
 
first off welcome and like 94 GT said what kind of car do you have to start with?
 

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Posted by Inverse (Member # 5467) on :
 
I have a 1996 v6 automatic I planned to either sell it and buy a gt or to do a tranny and an engine swap. The car only has 50,000 miles on it!
 

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Posted by MINGRYGT (Member # 2439) on :
 
I think what you meant is either a 99 or 01 cobra motor. There will be no fitment issues, just a ton of smaller issues. Do you have a tranny to go with it?
 

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Posted by Inverse (Member # 5467) on :
 
I think I'm going to buy the complete engine, tranny and wiring harness from ford racing.
 

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Posted by Joooestang66 (Member # 2828) on :
 
Buying that combo from FR is probably worth more than the car's blue book value. I would'nt do it unless you expect keeping the car for a long time.
 

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Posted by zinc00gt (Member # 468) on :
 

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Originally posted by MINGRYGT:
I think what you meant is either a 99 or 01 cobra motor. There will be no fitment issues, just a ton of smaller issues. Do you have a tranny to go with it?

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Originally posted by MINGRYGT:
I think what you meant is either a 99 or 01 cobra motor. There will be no fitment issues, just a ton of smaller issues. Do you have a tranny to go with it?

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Actually Ford does sell 00 Cobra motors even tho there wasnt a cobra in 2000.

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I thought that was the year the 2000 Cobra R came out


 

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Posted by 94gt (Member # 3060) on :
 

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Originally posted by MINGRYGT:
I think what you meant is either a 99 or 01 cobra motor. There will be no fitment issues, just a ton of smaller issues. Do you have a tranny to go with it?

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Actually Ford does sell 00 Cobra motors even tho there wasnt a cobra in 2000.

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I thought that was the year the 2000 Cobra R came out
hehehe, he must be new

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Posted by Inverse (Member # 5467) on :
 
But like I asked before what kind of glitches should I expect to run into. Keep in mind that I plan on using the complete 2000 cobra engine, tranny, computer and wiring harness.
 

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Posted by Wolfie351 (Member # 651) on :
 
You're not going to find many people who have done this swap because you will soon realize you can buy a REAL 99/01 Cobra with the money you put into it. Otherwise, you're going to end up with a regular V6 Mustang with a Cobra engine, V6 brakes, V6 Seats, V6 Body, etc and absolutely no resale value. Don't forget, you'll also have to get the engine swap approved by the BAR if smog is a concern.

The 2000 Cobra crate motor brand new from FRPP is about the same price as a used 1996 Cobra. Just another option to think about.
 

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Posted by DOPE 50 (Member # 5194) on :
 
hey bro i would just go and sell your V6,and with that money spend and the money you were going to use for the motor,put it down for a 03-04 COBRA
 

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Posted by wilit (Member # 3367) on :
 
http://www.cobrapoweredgt.com/default.html

Not all the pages are finished, but it will give you an idea of what needs to happen.

If you were going from a 2V to a 4V, I'd say do it. But going from a V6 to a 4V is more difficult since there's more parts to replace. From what I've read on other forums, it's often cheaper to just sell the car and buy a Cobra.
 

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Posted by phildog (Member # 1214) on :
 
The 99 or 00 Cobra motors and trans setups from Ford Racing are NOT ready to run with all the wiring, computer, etc. The wiring is complete up to the harness plug at the passenger side of the firewall. You need to consider this before you plan everything around a FR setup that is incomplete. It is a great way to go if you are replacing a high-mileage motor in a 99 Cobra, if not, be prepared to go into the electrical and fuel systems to get it to run. I put one of the '99 Cobra engine and trans packages in a high- mileage '99 cobra (customer's car) and the guy loves it! For your situation, I would just buy a Cobra. The hassles with wiring and smog are not worth it when you can buy a turn key car for the same money.
 

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Posted by 94gt (Member # 3060) on :
 
that and not to mention the fuel system...
just get a mach1
 

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