[mgretro]

got hold of 2000 splitport mustaang engine w 12k, question is should i just change top end of my 96 3.8 w splitport top end for the more aggressive cam in 96 or change whole motor?

 

[Blindloser1080]

from what I have been told, if you change the whole motor, you're gonna need to look at beefing up your tranny, and the rear-end on your 96 bird.

 

[4.3Lcougar]

typically you just swap out the heads, and intake manifolds (upr/lwr) but if you have the entire motor i'd put that in. it will put out more then swapping out the parts!

 

[racecougar]

In all honesty, it wouldn't really matter either way. I would swap out the complete engine, simply because it is easier (in my opinion) and the 2000 engine probably has less miles on it than your 96 engine.

-Rod

 

[The_Ghost]

Swap in the mustang motor, BUT use the 96's cam...

 

[The_Ghost]

While you're at it, go 5-speed m5r2.. .did the motor you got come with IMRC's?

 

[racecougar]

While you're at it, go 5-speed m5r2.. .did the motor you got come with IMRC's?

A 2000 shouldn't have IMRC's.

-Rod

 

[Thomas]

yeah just stick the whole engine in there, it's got lower miles. Just make sure to use the balancer and flexplate of that year engine.

 

[mgretro]

balancer

got everything but flex plate, though this motor was internally balanced? Anyoe got suggestions on where to get a good flexplate?

 

[SplitPortBird]

if its internal balance get a flexplate for a 2003 mustang 3.8L