Viper or 5.4 Engine Swap

[kage]

So I have been thinkin about trading out my 4.6 for a viper 8.3 v-10 or just the gt500 5.4. Its a tough adventure but i rather sell my 4.6 while its still new(4000miles). What do u guys think? A slightly used fully built v 10 is about 10-12k and i havent even checked on the 5.4. would the stock rear end be able to hold the power of the viper engine? Just give me a honest answer, i feel like im abadoning ford if i go for the v 10.

 

[US-1]

Don't you fuckin' dare cross breed a Mustang with that pissant V10 engine.

 

[kage]

Fair enough so 5.4 or just stay with the 4.6?

 

[usafimj]

Use that money and build up the 4.6.

 

[kage]

hmmm its a tough choice i wanna do something different thats y i even mentioned the viper v10. i know its been done but its a rare case.

 

[EagleStroker]

Do the Aston Martin V12, at least its part Ford.

 

[kage]

eh idk about that i dont have that much money and i think its been done. for the money id spend on that i could beast my 4.6. shit twinscrew and twin turbo

 

[Cobra SS]

here's different

http://www.roushperformance.com/engines/engines.shtml

 

[tyler_2118]

Build the 4.6, lot more horsepower for the money can be made. the rear ends are pretty solid, I only have 550hp but it seams to be holding good.

 

[alexthejew]

i know! get the ford racing aluminater. its an all aluminum version of the 04 cobra motor. DOHC 4v 4.6 capable of up to 700 hp right out of the box. pair that with a nice intake manifold from ford racing and two large turbos, and you are golden. also, upgrade yourself to the tremec t56 or t6060 from the gt500 (dangerously similar to the one found in the viper).

ps. if you dont want to buy a manifold & boost, you could always just get a supercharger (save about 1k).
http://www.fordracingparts.com/parts/part_details.asp?PartKeyField=9678

 

[forensicsteve]

Big difference in gas mileage, if that is even a consideration. My last street car was a Viper. Think I averaged about 15 mpg (maybe a tad less).

feel like im abadoning ford if i go for the v 10.

Screw that. Do what pleases you, not what pleases Ford or the other forum members. I'm not a mustang, corvette, or viper guy per say....I've enjoyed them all...each has offered something unique. Mustang has been the most fun though and provided the most adventure (did not mod others)

 

[ZmanM3]

Big difference in gas mileage, if that is even a consideration. My last street car was a Viper. Think I averaged about 15 mpg (maybe a tad less).



Screw that. Do what pleases you, not what pleases Ford or the other forum members. I'm not a mustang, corvette, or viper guy per say....I've enjoyed them all...each has offered something unique. Mustang has been the most fun though and provided the most adventure (did not mod others)

Well said.

 

[kage]

Def great reponses guys, i did forget all about the aluminator and some of the other roush motors. hahaha i stopped thinking about gas mileage when i had my truck, i got about 8mpg in town. the thing about this whole discussion is i have loved mustangs my whole life and when i was finally old enough to buy my own (18), i bought one. and im def not the one to go with the crowd and do the same ass mods as every other person.

 

[JimIII@JDM]

Do the Aston Martin V12, at least its part Ford.

Thats a cool swap if you ask me, its been done before!!http://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/15/video-mustang-gets-aston-martin-vanquish-v12/

 

[EagleStroker]

I saw that car at SEMA a few years ago Jim! Our Mitsubishi rods make a nice stroker in that motorl he was a customer!

 

[ZeroSVT]

5.4 dohc ftw!

 

[usafimj]

You can get the P51 forged shortblock, Roush TVS s/c, GT500 fuel kit, 8-bolt flywheel for about $12K http://store.roushperformance.com/detail.aspx?ID=1148

 

[kevinatfms]

get a paschal stroker crank for a 5.4 and have fun with a whipple

 

[US-1]

Ok...if you want to get really serious about the power and want something different try this one.

Get the aluminum wet sump 5.4 block and do a big bore (3.700") destroke (3.750") engine. This would be a 322" setup and you can use a very long rod in the taller 5.4 block. Rod length could be an off the shelf setup like the 6.800" rods that most big block guys use. On top of that add the Ford GT/GT500 cylinder heads and either twin turbos or the biggest damn screw blower you can find.

 

[maxpayne]

I say build up viper engine+twin turbo.....hennessey"s venom 1000 is 1000hp 1200capable http://www.hennesseyperformance.com...koa&DoThis=Dodge+Viper+(2008)&ActionReq=Where ....you wont get that with a 4.6...probably not with a 5.4 too