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I was wanting to replace a 5.0 with a 4.6 liter police engine and transmission in my 83 cougar. Is this possible and what will I need for the swap? Thanks, D.P.

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Reply #1
Yes it's possible and in short....everything. Get a donor car.
:america: 1988 Thunderbird Sport, Former 4.6 DOHC T56 conversion project.

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Reply #2
It is possible but I do not see the advantage of doing so?  There's a lot you can do with the 5.0 and would keep it simple.

This is coming from a guy that put a Cadillac 500 in his T-bird.

I think there's someone on the forum who already done the 4.6 swap?  I also think they make K-members to do this with the correct motor mounts.

TED

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Reply #3
If you have to ask what would be needed to do this swap, it's probably not something you should attempt.
Long live the 4-eyes!  - '83 Tbird Turbo - '85 Marquis LTS - '86 LTD Wagon

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Reply #4
It would be easier to swap the crown vic to a 83 cougar.

It is alot of work and a lot of money. If you have the knowledge and access to a junkyard for free then go for it. If not then...... well it is up to you.
1988 Thunderbird Sport. Work in Progress
5.8L swap w/fitech efi, 4R70W swap w/quick 4 controller, 2003 GT rear diff, 5 Lug swap

Bought this car back as an old project car.

:burnout:

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Reply #5
New K member and engine mounts, electric fans, Mustang hydroboost brake MC, 4.6L headers out of a 96-04 Mustang, cut driveshaft and trans mount.  Not a big deal.


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Reply #7
Quote from: fasterkooger;306272
I was wanting to replace a 5.0 with a 4.6 liter police engine and transmission in my 83 cougar. Is this possible and what will I need for the swap? Thanks, D.P.


Welcome to the board D.P.

I almost put a modular engine in my TC. I deemed it un-necessary and not worth it in the end. (cost and hassle)
 
Is there a particular reason you want to do this swap, because the swap cost would seem to be much higher than a fuel injected 5.0 or 5.8W ?  Just curious.

Alan
Alan Mackin--Semi Professional Ford der
83 T-Bird 460
83 T-Bird Heritage 5.0
84 T-Bird 5.0
86 T-Bird Turbo Coupe NHRA Stocker & Super Stocker
87 T-Bird Turbo Coupe
88 Bronco II Drag truck 302
95 Mustang GT auto
2004 F-350 CC Dually V-10

 

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Reply #8
Thanks for the replies. I was mainly just curious 'cause someone offered me good deal on a 4.6 police package. Probably gonna go with a HO 5.0. Thanks, D.P.