5.0 Swap or 4.6 Stroked+Head+cam what would you do?

[G.AlMuhairi]

Hey Everyone

simple and straight to the point, what would you do swap the 4.6 with the new 5.0 or keep the 4.6 and get 298ci+stage 3 heads+stage 4 blower cam+few etcs things.

If I go 5.0 it means i'll go N/A but if I keep my 4.6 I'll be swapping the D1 for a F1A.

so what do you think guys?

 

[Matt D]

Moved to chit chat,

good luck on the choice

 

[KungFuHamster]

If $$ is not an issue, 5.0 swap hands down.

 

[1andonlywhitie]

Tough choice... I imagine building the 4.6 will be more efficient/easy to execute. But a 5.0 with a few goodies will be more reliable than a heavily built 4.6.

 

[G.AlMuhairi]

Moved to chit chat,

good luck on the choice

Sorry mate, and thanks for your help LOL


I don't know guys $$ is an issue as I'm still 23 Just graduated from my Stupid Engineering studies and I paid every single penny for the stang, refused to take money from my old folks, so now I'm turning the car into a street/strip monster and I'm buying another car for work. the only thing I'm worried about is that I'll pay for the 5.0 and sell my procharger and engine and then starting from scratch ! and after that I'll end up on the same level

 

[Rypper1]

Sorry mate, and thanks for your help LOL


I don't know guys $$ is an issue as I'm still 23 Just graduated from my Stupid Engineering studies and I paid every single penny for the stang, refused to take money from my old folks, so now I'm turning the car into a street/strip monster and I'm buying another car for work. the only thing I'm worried about is that I'll pay for the 5.0 and sell my procharger and engine and then starting from scratch ! and after that I'll end up on the same level

If you are going to be building it for street/strip I think you would be better off with a stroker. After all, with the 5.0 you would have to build it to get more power anyway. JDM had a sale going on long block strokers if you are interested in that route. Then you can sell yours to offset some of the cost. I just built a stroker short block and it cost me more than they are charging for the long block by the time I had everything done. Lotsa people out there that will take your money and not do what they claim they are going to do. If you get one built by a single shop, you know where everything was done and no one can point the finger at someone else. Every time something went wrong with mine that is what happened.

 

[G.AlMuhairi]

If you are going to be building it for street/strip I think you would be better off with a stroker. After all, with the 5.0 you would have to build it to get more power anyway. JDM had a sale going on long block strokers if you are interested in that route. Then you can sell yours to offset some of the cost. I just built a stroker short block and it cost me more than they are charging for the long block by the time I had everything done. Lotsa people out there that will take your money and not do what they claim they are going to do. If you get one built by a single shop, you know where everything was done and no one can point the finger at someone else. Every time something went wrong with mine that is what happened.

the good thing is i'm not worrying about who is going to do my car, as my best friend owns a workshop here and everything on the car is done there. my car will be a project for the garage so everything is going to be

i'm just wondering if the 5.0 will be worth it

 

[Germeezy3]

Quick answer no, unless you plan on boosting it in the future. A stock 5.0 will make your car slower plus the fact that its not just an easy swap.

 

[pacettr]

4.6


Less hassle and faster with what you are planning.

 

[MrClean]

2011 GT500 motor with a KB and T6060?

 

[Cobra SS]

2011 GT500 motor with a KB and T6060?

 

[BruceH]

If you want a 5.0 there is a way to do it without stroking and with 3v heads. Build a modular boss. Keep the 4.6 stroke but the bore is bumped to 3.700". The block is reasonable, about $1200, uses 4.6 crank, 3.7 pistons aren't any more expensive than 4.6 pistons.

 

[striker 5]

Buy a crate stroker if you get a 5.0 you know you'll be in to the motor a some point . Makes sense with out buying the car . (gt500 swap priceless)

 

[Rypper1]

the good thing is i'm not worrying about who is going to do my car, as my best friend owns a workshop here and everything on the car is done there. my car will be a project for the garage so everything is going to be

i'm just wondering if the 5.0 will be worth it

That makes it even easier. I still say put the stroked 4.6 in it. Like everyone else said, if you go with the 5.0 you will have to go into it to get the power levels you want anyway. And I think the 4.6 will leave you with more component options and be cheaper to do. Good luck with your build!

 

[Fast64ranchero]

OP do you have any idea what it takes to convert to the new 5.0L? almost cheaper to buy a 2011, it's not just a drop in and go deal..

 

[deputyperk]

OP do you have any idea what it takes to convert to the new 5.0L? almost cheaper to buy a 2011, it's not just a drop in and go deal..

matts threads makes it seem like that lol

 

[Speed+Clinic]

I would just sell the car and buy a 5.0 if you want to go that route. Im thinking of buying a 5.0 engine but not for my s197, I am gonna put it on something, very light. 2.4k lbs ish to go n/a.

 

[Marc s]

Stick with the 3V and build a big bore with the F1. It will make a bunch of power.

 

[FlyByNight]

matts threads makes it seem like that lol

Matts car was more purpose built, no A/C or power steering, something the OP needs to consider.

 

[Kuro!]

You live in a desert, no AC sounds like a bad idea... 298 stroker sounds like a plan to me man.