Well, Bought my motor!

[Cobraman]

Is that an Aluminum block 4.8L ?
Can you provide details on price and vendor you got it from?

I have been considering an aluminum 4.8L for my daily driver Miata.

Sending you a pm. its cast iron

[BMCSean]

Blasphemy!

Not everyone can do it the right way, sir.

[Cobraman]

why 4.8 and not a 6.0?

A couple reasons. Firstly I was looking for a clean, new, low mileage motor. For the money the 4.8 was it. The 2007 up 4.8 comes with stronger rods and makes almost the same power as the last gen 5.3 (295-305). It has perfect compression for boost as well.

[fastwhite99gt]

All the 4.8/5.3's went aluminum blocks in 2010 or 2011 I think, just gotta search. They are more $$$, but usually lower miles.

[NoClassic]

That one does look clean. Its nice they took the time to pull the harness for you.

The LC9 (aluminum 5.3) is in some of the 08-09 trucks as well.

[Cobraman]

That one does look clean. Its nice they took the time to pull the harness for you.

I got ECU, Wiring, Alternator even down to the 02 sensors and gas pedal assembly

[Dawkins]

Sending you a pm. its cast iron

Can I get that info as well? Thinking about taking the 455 out of my car and am curious what something like this actually costs.

[Cobraman]

Can I get that info as well? Thinking about taking the 455 out of my car and am curious what something like this actually costs.

Sent

[NoClassic]

I got ECU, Wiring, Alternator even down to the 02 sensors and gas pedal assembly

That is good. If you dont mind me asking what did you pay for it all?

[Juiced4v]

I would never do that to a Cobra..or any mustang! But good luck!

[Cobraman]

That is good. If you dont mind me asking what did you pay for it all?

I was trying to stick to the golden rule of never posting what you pay, but I've gotten 10pm's already so I'll just post it. $1200+250 freight to my door

[Cobraman]

I would never do that to a Cobra..or any mustang! But good luck!

I never thought I would either. But it is the smartest option. See what kind of mustang/cobra motor you can find for $1200. Most likely a mark 8 motor with 190k on it that will last 2wks with 10lbs of boost. This way I've got a low mileage motor that will hold up under boost with very little mods. and get 25mpg highway

[Andy@PrimeTuning]

Did you think of resale value? Not many want a 4.8 swapped Mustang

[Cobraman]

Did you think of resale value? Not many want a 4.8 swapped Mustang

it will have turboz though!!!



I let this car go once and was lucky enough to get it back. It definetly will not go anywhere again.

[GeorgeG.]

Will you have to remove any of the AFM/DOD parts before you boost it?