Swap 2020 GT into 2017 GT

[RussM]

Hello everybody this is my first post. I have a few questions I can't seem to find answers for. I have a 2020 GT PP2 donor car for my 2017 GT. Would like to swap the Magnaride system and possibly the whole trany setup for the Rev Matching system. With having the complete systems from the donor car if I swap them over to my 2017 GT can the computers/modules be programmed to communicate with each other from the 2020 and 2017 GT modules. Almost everything I find just ends up debating back and forth about rev match. Fact is I know how to heal toe, I just want the rev match in my GT. I am just simply asking if they will communicate. Thanks in advance for any assistance.

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[EFI]

can the computers/modules be programmed to communicate with each other from the 2020 and 2017 GT modules.

No, you need to swap all the 2020 modules and wiring into your 2017.

I just want the rev match in my GT

Seems like alot of work and expense if that's all you want to gain. There are 3rd party modules that you can add cheaply do your 2017 to get rev matching.

 

[RussM]

Thanks for the response. I plan on switching the modules and harnesses. Will the 2020 magnaride and trans modules communicate with the other 2017 modules in my car, ecm, pcm, bcm ect...

 

[UpACurb]

what parts are broken on the 2020? assuming crashed since you said donor car- easier to swap the 17 parts over to the 20 to fix it or easier to swap all electronics from the 20 to the 17?

I would think you would need to swap over all electronics to be safe

 

[Jackson1320]

Sell the parts off the 2020 and use the money to buy what you want that fits
You would have to swap every little bit over and you would need the 2020 key fob after you swap basically the complete car

 

[EFI]

modules communicate with the other 2017 modules in my car, ecm, pcm, bcm ect...

No, that's what I'm saying. You have to swap all those out for the 2020.

 

[L8APEX]

You can buy AUTO-blip for $500 and it will do the rev matching and works on your Mustang. I would not bother with Magneride and get real coilovers from Cortex Racing or Vorshlag. You are wasting your money on this swap

 

[-Armoured-]

Just fix the 2020 and drive that?

 

[K4fxd]

Will the 2020 magnaride and trans modules communicate with the other 2017 modules in my car, ecm, pcm, bcm ect...

Short answer is no. Module suppliers changed and so did addresses.

Long answer is if you pull all the parts, electronics, wiring harnesses and totally swap them into your 2017 it will work.

Like others said it is a lot of work. So if it's a project car go for it. If it is something you want done in a weekend forget it, unless you have 5 buddies who know what they are doing helping you.

 

[RussM]

what parts are broken on the 2020? assuming crashed since you said donor car- easier to swap the 17 parts over to the 20 to fix it or easier to swap all electronics from the 20 to the 17?

I would think you would need to swap over all electronics to be safe

The front end is smashed and the frame is bent. I thought about that, but it would be a lot of work. Sections of the frame need to be replaced.

 

[RussM]

Thanks guys I appreciate the help. Looks like I will not be doing this then. I knew it would be a lot of work but I was also thinking that after I swapped everything it would just need to be programmed.

 

[Cobra Jet]

Thanks guys I appreciate the help. Looks like I will not be doing this then. I knew it would be a lot of work but I was also thinking that after I swapped everything it would just need to be programmed.

Nope. Unfortunately with the modern era of vehicles and all of the electronics now associated with even starting the car, it's more difficult now than in the last 10-15 years to do simple swaps.

Even if the car has been a hard hit and harnesses were not damaged, there's other modules that need to be reset and in some instances you may need more than just Forscan to reset those modules.

Then comes the question that if the car was hit and major areas where harnesses are laid out were damaged - most likely the harnesses themselves are either cut, broken, chafed, internally damaged or could be burned. Fixing multiple broken wires doesn't always work either.

You would be better off selling both vehicles and buying (1) of your choosing. Especially right now, if your 2017 is in great shape you can get top dollar for it.

 

[RussM]

Thanks again for the info. The 2020 is not mine but I have access to all the parts I want and it won't cost me a penny. The motor is the only thing being sold from the car. If I could afford to buy the motor I would do a complete drive line swap. I know that wouldn't be an issue cause it would all be swapped. Also thought it would be cool to have those parts on my car. Was thinking there wouldn't be many 15 to 17 models with 18 to 21 options. Well none I guess from what finding out. I like trying to do things notary people or no one has done yet. Like to try to stand out from the rest.

 

[K4fxd]

Yea, you are screwed without the drive train. The 17 ECU will not play with the 18 up.

And the 18 up won't play with the 17 down.

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