Hey i was sitting at work today and thought what am i going to do when my little 2.3 quits i want to still get good gas mileage but i want more power... so after about 30 minutes of thinking i saw one of the new 3.7's driving by and it hit me DUH 305 HP 30 mpgs 6 speed so im now determined to make it happen but im going to wait til my 2.3 kicks the bucket 240,xxx miles and its still going strong maybe that will give me some time to let people roll their stangs and i can get a doner car

 

Good luck with that. 2011 technology in a 1996. It's not just an engine, it's a computer.

 

yeah true but like i said just an idea i know its not going to be easy but the outcome could be well worth it

 

probally just going to do a 5.0 swap it will be easier and cheaper screw gas mileage

 

there yah go.

 

I'm with ya. Waiting for someone to roll the new F150 with the ecoboost. I'd have to swap everything though, fuel system(direct injection), motor, tranny, computer, wiring.........................
But tell me that wouldn't be worth every aggravating hour spent doing that job!! 420lb/ft in my little thunderbolt. AND 20+mpg!!!

 

well if i do change my mind about a 5.0 swap we will get together and just figure out how to put our trucks on these new frames lol that might actually be easier

 

Well if i had that much power, I wouldn't be getting 20mpg. I'm a little foot heavy.

 

Iv done a post about this and everyone says the same thing: s**t ton of work but the end result would be hellacious!!!!
If you do it, I will forever be grateful! And ask for the build sheet

 

Summit has the new 5.0 crate motor for $7k. No tranny and no harnesses or electrical. Get crackin'!