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Posted by nine1six (Member # 9012) on
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i have a 1996 mustang gt thats a 4.6l 5speed and am wondering if the 5.4l engine will drop rite in or need modifications.am thinking of a ford lightning motor?
Posted by warhorse58gt (Member # 7702) on
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yes it will drop in.. but there are mods you need to do to make it run..starters you need a 4v comp.. i'm in the process of droping 5.4 navi. motor in a 97 cobra...
Posted by FoX GT (Member # 4587) on
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Originally posted by warhorse58gt:
starters you need a 4v comp..
Lightning is a 2v...
Posted by FoX GT (Member # 4587) on
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Also, don't plan on a lightning blower as you would need a rediculous like 9" hood to clear that sucker. Probably better to just drop a 4.6L 4V motor in. Or build a PI motor with a blower and you can make 600+ to the tire.
[ May 12, 2009, 11:37 AM: Message edited by: FoX GT ]
Posted by JohnB (Member # 969) on
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Originally posted by warhorse58gt:
yes it will drop in.. but there are mods you need to do to make it run..starters you need a 4v comp.. i'm in the process of droping 5.4 navi. motor in a 97 cobra...
The engine could care less about the computer, even when doing a 2v to 4v swap.
Mods will be for exhaust, a few front accessory drive items (depending on year), possibly flywheel/flexplate (6 or 8 bolt), and wiring modifications. A 5.4 4v will need the 00 Cobra R brake offset plate (or a version of). That's it.
Posted by warhorse58gt (Member # 7702) on
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Originally posted by FoX GT:
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Originally posted by warhorse58gt:
starters you need a 4v comp..
Lightning is a 2v...
lol don't post drunk.. or in the dark.. cause it's hard for me to read the screen... ![[Big Grin]](biggrin.gif)
i didn't even know i posted on this thread..
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