Ecoboom - V6 swap

[Lammerc]

Owned the car for about four years. Tuned, CAI, Intercooler, turbo back exhaust. Engine just blew on me.

I want to swap a 3.7 cyclone for cheaper upfront costs than a 5.0. Plan to procharge down the line. Any reliable places to buy from? I’ve seen a few that are low mileage for sale, but if something is too good to be true, it probably is

Trying to budget everything out for the swap. I know I’ll need the following
-headers - plan on bbk long tube
-exhaust
-ECM

I knows there’s more, but not a motor head.

Reach out and let me know. Appreciate the help.

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[Dory]

https://buyusedengine.com/used_engine.php?make=Ford&model=Mustang&fits=3.7L (VIN M, 8th digit)

I see some with 40K miles for about $1,200.

 

[Lammerc]

https://buyusedengine.com/used_engine.php?make=Ford&model=Mustang&fits=3.7L (VIN M, 8th digit)

I see some with 40K miles for about $1,200.

Thanks for the reply. I saw a few on that site as well. They reputable that you know of?

 

[NoVaGT]

Entire wiring harness and ECM? BCMs?

Seriously, unless you are a top-Dawg automotive electrical engineer, or have un-limited Tony Stark style resources, just put another 2.3L in it and be done.

You have 0 idea the can of worms you're looking to open up.

Remember, YOU blew the engine up, it didn't do it itself.

 

[GeorgeC]

Owned the car for about four years. Tuned, CAI, Intercooler, turbo back exhaust. Engine just blew on me.

I want to swap a 3.7 cyclone for cheaper upfront costs than a 5.0. Plan to procharge down the line. Any reliable places to buy from? I’ve seen a few that are low mileage for sale, but if something is too good to be true, it probably is

Trying to budget everything out for the swap. I know I’ll need the following
-headers - plan on bbk long tube
-exhaust
-ECM

I knows there’s more, but not a motor head.

Reach out and let me know. Appreciate the help.

Once you put the 3.7 in there you might want to consider making it an ecoboost with a kit from a place in Texas and the parts from an F150 eco boost that and a tune should put you around 400 hp and the feeling that's it almost factory. It might be cheaper than the procharger. I had a 3.7 and I loved that motor. I heard one recently with a GT exhaust and an x pipe and it sounded like some kind of exotic euro car. Good luck with your build which ever way you go you can't go wrong with the 3.7 motor it's a coyote with 2 less cylinders.

 

[MagicMike]

NoVaGT does make a very good point. The electronics - engine wiring harness, ECM and programming will all have to be replaced or adjusted accordingly. But these items might (hopefully) be as easy as getting them from a salvage yard or second hand.

Sounds interesting though. Keep us updated.

 

[Chadillac]

I would put another 2.3 in it personally. It’ll be way easier and cheaper. But If you got the money, skills, and the will, just go for broke and pull a 3.5eco from a truck. That would be a better foundation if you’re gonna mod for power.

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