Questions re: 99-04 and 05+ v6 engins in fox bodies

[phillysrt4]

1) Is either engine (with their respect T5 manuals) a direct bolt in?

2) cast for forged cranks?

I tried some searches and nothing was useful.

Thanks.

[Viper_ed]

I would think that you could get the right K-member to bolt either one into a Fox. Especially with the 99-04 ones since the bodies are still almost identical to a Fox. The 05+ might be a little less of a bolt-in application since they are a different platform to start with.

Are you slowly working your way up to 8 cylinders? :biglaugh:

[phillysrt4]

lol thats probably whats going to wind up happening. :biglaugh:

[Stangman701]

Are you slowly working your way up to 8 cylinders? :biglaugh:

:rofl:

[Sonic03snake]

No disrespect to anyone here but if your starting from scratch do the V8. You will not spend much more initially and will spend less for more gains in the future. JMO.:awsome:

[Sonic03snake]

Also, if your set on the v6 check out super six motorsports.

[phillysrt4]

No disrespect to anyone here but if your starting from scratch do the V8. You will not spend much more initially and will spend less for more gains in the future. JMO.:awsome:

that may be true, but I want to do something different.

originally was going to do a turbo 2.3 swapped into an 87-93, but to get the power levels I want its actually going to be easier (and possibly cheaper depending on the route I go) to make a 3.8 twin turbo.

I was thinking of the 5.0 route but its been done to death. Moreover, I was going to build my own standalone (ok, solder my own standalone together from a kit) and the sensors and ignition system on the 99-04 3.8's have some advantages over the 5.0 for the kit I want to use, IMO.

There is a certain silver snake I want to try and keep up with, but do it in an unorthodox fashion. :awsome:

So, all that being said, are the 3.8's a cast or forged crank?

[phillysrt4]

Also, if your set on the v6 check out super six motorsports.

I saw them. Thanks! im probably going to source them for a few things

[Sonic03snake]

Look up Tony on here, he is our 6 cyl expert. 00StangV6Coupe is his screen name.

[phillysrt4]

thanks!

[Cam99]

There is a certain silver snake I want to try and keep up with, but do it in an unorthodox fashion. :awsome:




:biglaugh:

I believe the cranks in 3.8's are cast.

[Viper_ed]

There is a certain silver snake I want to try and keep up with, but do it in an unorthodox fashion. :awsome:

OK Philly, here's your chance to beat me to it and do a Turbo Cummins in a Fox! :biglaugh:

[393rag]

OK Philly, here's your chance to beat me to it and do a Turbo Cummins in a Fox! :biglaugh:

Now that's a kick ass idea:twothumbsup: Did you see the Duramax Grand National?

[SV1000s]

What about a forced induction DOHC 5.4 in a coupe??? I have yet to see one done.....

[somethingclever]

I was going to put this locomotive engine in my truck bed but I didn't want to deal with having to put in 3/4 ton springs.

Notice she's already got twins....:woot1:

http://www.mustangmods.com/ims/u/3068/8250/134239.jpg

[phillysrt4]

What about a forced induction DOHC 5.4 in a coupe??? I have yet to see one done.....

those motors are expensive arent they? like 7 grand just from the factory?

[phillysrt4]

OK Philly, here's your chance to beat me to it and do a Turbo Cummins in a Fox! :biglaugh:

I could but I dont think id get the weight transfer I want to the back :slaphappy:

[Viper_ed]

I could but I dont think id get the weight transfer I want to the back :slaphappy:

Mid Engine Mount!!!

[SV1000s]

those motors are expensive arent they? like 7 grand just from the factory?

scavenge a motor from a wrecked/totaled Navigator...plenty of thugs wreck'in on dubs

[phillysrt4]

scavenge a motor from a wrecked/totaled Navigator...plenty of thugs wreck'in on dubs

good call! thats a lot cheaper than what I thought. Is it basically the same block that they use in the new GT500 or is it a different block?

[phillysrt4]

just consulted search engines and wikipedia for model years of the 5.4 DOHC navigator.

damn you guys! looks like I might work to 8 cylinders after all :p

[Cam99]

A 5.4 dohc in a fox would be really cool.

[phillysrt4]

yeah but in looking at pics of the install its going to be REALLY cramped to fit a turbo in there. I dont know. I could get a turbo 4 setup done for less than 2500 including motor. Id be stuck in the 350-500HP mark though which is the only downer.

[Viper_ed]

I told Cam Saturday night to tell you to go get the newest 5.0 magazine out. Some real good info in there for you!!! :2thumbs:

[phillysrt4]

I told Cam Saturday night to tell you to go get the newest 5.0 magazine out. Some real good info in there for you!!! :2thumbs:

Cool! I'll swing by the newstand tonight after work.

[Viper_ed]

Cool! I'll swing by the newstand tonight after work.

And you'll be deciding on the TT Navigator 5.4 Engine once you see the one in the mag!

[phillysrt4]

And you'll be deciding on the TT Navigator 5.4 Engine once you see the one in the mag!

oh dayum... there goes every spare penny Im going to have until next April!!