BigPappy33's 5.4L GT500 Swap

[Boozshey]

We started the swap two weeks ago. Really hit is hard the past 5 days. Car is done 100%. Upgrades also included the leather dash and ambient lighting.

Anyways here are the pics from start to finish.

This mess of wires is basically two body harnesses. It's the point in which we stopped installing at. So it's the front of the old one and the back of the new one.

New harness waiting to go in...

New speedo waiting to go in...

 

[Boozshey]

Alex's car is sitting in my garage. Just got to re-do some wiring that was in bad shape. But the car is driving strong!

 

[bigpappy33]

Was supposed to get her tonight, couldn't get a ride to Tampa, so will be there earlyyy in the morning tomorrow. I'll post up when shes back home what is in the works.

Gotta give a big shoutout to Bruce for hooking it up with the engine/interior bits/install. He is a really nice guy, great to work with, and honest to boot. I am glad I decided to go this route, because the sky is the limit with this powerplant.

 

[RetroGT2006]

=) Although i have seen it and already told you- Congrats again Alex!! Can't wait till we have a SF cruise/meet and you bring her out to play.

 

[killr3v]

This is bad ass. Bruce is a great guy to deal with. Congrats on the new power plant!

 

[BLKBULLITT]

I want this engine in my car in the worst of ways!!

 

[Fake_Snake]

congrats on another swap Boozshey, my swaps done, Powerhouse is just waiting for me to pick it up.

I thought about doing the cluster for mine as well but it was extra funding and not really needed at the moment.

 

[b00stedgt]

Wow very impressive work.

 

[rednek01]

What is the average cost of this swap just parts wise and do you have a list of things needed?

 

[Boozshey]

What is the average cost of this swap just parts wise and do you have a list of things needed?

pm me if you are really interestd. prices always vary.

 

[BlownAway05]

Wow, badass! Pictures make it look like a bear to tackle! Wireharnesses look overwhelming!

Nice work!

 

[rednek01]

pm me if you are really interestd. prices always vary.

pm sent!

 

[iRoush]

I'm up next! Can't wait to see what $25,000 will get me. lmao, jk. I'm in the process of ordering shit for this motor already. Hello 600HP!

 

[Boozshey]

Yup, you're next! Can't wait to post a iRoush's 5.4L GT500 Swap...

 

[Bad500chris]

Great pictures.

 

[doogie]

Man, that wiring looks like a huge PITA!! So is this type of swap really more cost effective than just selling your GT and picking up a used GT500??

 

[Boozshey]

Man, that wiring looks like a huge PITA!! So is this type of swap really more cost effective than just selling your GT and picking up a used GT500??

For some... yes.

 

[Fake_Snake]

or for some like cough cough me..... you invested to much money already and woudl consider it all a complete waste.. so just do the swap and keep it for some more yeares vs having another car note.

 

[Boozshey]

or for some like cough cough me..... you invested to much money already and woudl consider it all a complete waste.. so just do the swap and keep it for some more yeares vs having another car note.

And then there is that reason also.

 

[iRoush]

Man, that wiring looks like a huge PITA!! So is this type of swap really more cost effective than just selling your GT and picking up a used GT500??

Oh for sure it is. I'll have same insurance payments but yet I'll have GT500 power. Also, I won't have car payments. Plus, I love my car and couldn't see get rid of it. So, I'm just gonna do a heart transplant.