What year 4.6 can i use in the 99GT other than a 99 or perhaps a 2000? My buddies are telling me I can't use a 4.6 out of other Fords as it has to be a Mustang motor that uses the same computer chip. I found a
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Mike
What exactly is blown in the engine? Are the heads gone? The block?
It looks like a rod as well as other things. With all the labor involved in a thorough diagnosis\rebuild I think it would be more cost effective to just buy another used motor. I have found a couple motors for it already just not 100% sure if they will work or not. I have found a 2001 motor but before I buy it I want to make sure the 99s computer will work with it. If not I am looking for a used motor that will work. Thanks.
Mike
I would recommend pulling the blown motor out and inspecting it. All it may need is a rework of the short block. I would think that if the replacement motor has the same power rating as the pld one it should work with the existing computer. The only way to be 100% sure is to get an engine from the same year of Mustang or one with the same horsepower rating.
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You can use any engine that fits as long as you get the computer if it's different that yours.
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