I might want to swap out my low po 302 for a 4.6 (2 valve) and electronic transmission. Yup, harness, computer, and all (maybe even an aftermarket standalone computer). What year of these engines are "better" for this sort of thing? You know how everyone recommends the HO 302 between certain years. Well, are there any 4.6 engines from certain years and/or models that are mor powerfull, lighter, stronger, and so on? I posted this thread here because I have a 302. Should I post this in the 4.6 area? Should I just do a HO conversion and mod the 302? Whats better? I know which is cheaper, so I only want to know which will be more reliable, drivable, powerfull. Excluding price. Thanks
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Vehicle: 1965 Pontiac Catalina (fastback 2+2)
Chasis: 1982 Ford LTD Country Squire
Drivetrain: 302 V8 carb, AOD, 8.8 with 3.08 gears.
Big Brake swap and front suspension completed.
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5.0 to 4.6 swap
I might want to swap out my low po 302 for a 4.6 (2 valve) and electronic transmission. Yup, harness, computer, and all (maybe even an aftermarket standalone computer). What year of these engines are "better" for this sort of thing? You know how everyone recommends the HO 302 between certain years. Well, are there any 4.6 engines from certain years and/or models that are mor powerfull, lighter, stronger, and so on? Should I just do a HO conversion and mod the 302? Whats better? I know which is cheaper, so I only want to know which will be more reliable, drivable, powerfull. Excluding price. ThanksVehicle: 1965 Pontiac Catalina (fastback 2+2)
Chasis: 1982 Ford LTD Country Squire
Drivetrain: 302 V8 carb, AOD, 8.8 with 3.08 gears.
Big Brake swap and front suspension completed.
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Originally posted by 82LTDQS View PostI might want to swap out my low po 302 for a 4.6 (2 valve) and electronic transmission. Yup, harness, computer, and all (maybe even an aftermarket standalone computer). What year of these engines are "better" for this sort of thing? You know how everyone recommends the HO 302 between certain years. Well, are there any 4.6 engines from certain years and/or models that are mor powerfull, lighter, stronger, and so on? Should I just do a HO conversion and mod the 302? Whats better? I know which is cheaper, so I only want to know which will be more reliable, drivable, powerfull. Excluding price. Thanks89 townie, mild exhuast up grades, soon to have loud ass stereo....
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sweet, id like to put a modular in a box too. you want a PI 4.6 btw.1988 MGM GS - Preferred Equipment Package 172A; InstaClear
1980 Lincoln Continental Coupe
1994 MGM GS Montigua
2005 F150 Lariat Scab 4x4 3.73 LS
2002 Mustang GT Coupe
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Whats a terminator swap?Vehicle: 1965 Pontiac Catalina (fastback 2+2)
Chasis: 1982 Ford LTD Country Squire
Drivetrain: 302 V8 carb, AOD, 8.8 with 3.08 gears.
Big Brake swap and front suspension completed.
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Are you selling a PI 4.6?Vehicle: 1965 Pontiac Catalina (fastback 2+2)
Chasis: 1982 Ford LTD Country Squire
Drivetrain: 302 V8 carb, AOD, 8.8 with 3.08 gears.
Big Brake swap and front suspension completed.
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Originally posted by 82LTDQS View PostWhats a terminator swap?
and no, im not selling one, but theyre around. mustangs get totaled every day.
and 4V from a mach 1 would be nice (terminator engine without the forged internals and blower). im not sure about clearances around the hvac plenum, though.1988 MGM GS - Preferred Equipment Package 172A; InstaClear
1980 Lincoln Continental Coupe
1994 MGM GS Montigua
2005 F150 Lariat Scab 4x4 3.73 LS
2002 Mustang GT Coupe
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the only reason to put in a modular, IMHO, is because you want to.
otherwise id stay with the pushrod.1988 MGM GS - Preferred Equipment Package 172A; InstaClear
1980 Lincoln Continental Coupe
1994 MGM GS Montigua
2005 F150 Lariat Scab 4x4 3.73 LS
2002 Mustang GT Coupe
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stock motor, the 4.6 blows the lopo away. if you plan on buying gofast parts for it, the windsor is MUCH cheapersigpic
- 1990 Ford LTD Crown Victoria P72 - the street boat - 5.0 liter EFI - Ported HO intake/TB, 90 TC shroud/overflow, Aero airbox/zip tube, Cobra camshaft, 19lb injectors, dual exhaust w/ Magnaflows, Cat/Smog & AC delete, 3G alternator, MOOG chassis parts & KYB cop shocks, 215/70r/15s on 95-97 Merc rims
- 2007 Ford Escape XLT - soccer mom lifted station wagon - 3.0 Duratec, auto, rear converter delete w/ Magnaflow dual exhaust
- 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis Ultimate Edition - Daily driver - 4.6 2 valve Mod motor, 4R75E, 2.73s. Bone stock
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One out of an earlier GM Aero would probably be easiest for the wiring, I think the cluster and dash is almost identical to the 90/91 Box Vic/GM. As for best, probably the later Whale engine/trans/ecm combo.1990 LTD Crown Vic w/ dead 5.0
1984 Pontiac 6000 cammed 2.5L Iron Duke
1986 F-150 300 6cyl 5spd.
1994 Crown Vic... Free, bad trans?
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Your best best is for a 2V 4.6 is either 99+ in Mustangs, or 2001+ in Panthers. They have the upgraded PI heads and PI intake.
I'll post more later.
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94 BMW 325i Convertible - 135k
73 VW Super Beetle "Bunky" <----- Wifey's
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