4.6 3 valve

[DC COBRA]

Will a 2009 mustang gt 4.6 3v work in a 2005 mustang gt 3v? How much changing is necessary if any? It looks as it will fit.
DON.

[bird_dog0347]

I'm pretty sure it's the same motor, should be a direct swap I think.

[4bangen]

whats a 3 valve long block going for these days anyway?

[Baron Von Crowder]

Hollander doesnt show it as interchangeable, though that doesnt mean it isnt possible.

[BP]

If it's like the trucks then you'll need to use the newer coils. The heads are different for sure, they switched to the bigger plugs in 08+. The short blocks are different part numbers but the crank, balancer, rods, pistons and cams are all the same.

I don't know anyone that actually remans this engine though so I can't say for sure.

[d1tko]

Will a 2009 mustang gt 4.6 3v work in a 2005 mustang gt 3v? How much changing is necessary if any? It looks as it will fit.
DON.

yes

but why not put a coyote motor? with a k members swap

[CexMashean]

yes

but why not put a coyote motor? with a k members swap

because $$$

[d1tko]

because $$$

lol

http://dfwmustangs.net/class/showproduct.php?product=13166&title=complete-2013-mustang-5-0l-coyote-with-long-tubes&cat=9

http://dfwmustangs.net/class/showproduct.php?product=12060&title=2012-5-0-dohc-tivct-motor-low-miles&cat=9

[CexMashean]

What's the "lol" for? Those are still more expensive, and all he needs is a long block, or just a short block.

[DC COBRA]

Thanks for all the info guys. motor swapped out with minimal changes. Seems later model had different size plugs and coil boots other than that runs perfect.
DON

[Lone Star Performance]

Car back up and running? Glad to help with the motor!

[DC COBRA]

Car back up and running? Glad to help with the motor!

Are you the one that Elijah bought it from? I seen a picture of the 3v in the classifieds and told him to inquire and then he shows up with it, If it is the same motor it would have been nice to get as complete in the photo but I finished it out and made it right, no problem, all good.

DON