PI swap

[wanastang]

What all is needed to do the pi swap to a 96 gt? Can anyone help

[TARDY]

Try this

http://forums.modulardepot.com/4-6l-2v-tech/105223-pi-headswap-write-up.html

[wolverine8490]

Ive been reading a lot about this, and they say it is easier, and just about as cheap to drop a 01-04 4.6L motor into a NON PI car. I am wanting to do this in the near future when I find my 96-98.

A lot of J/Y's get about 900-1000 for an 01-04 motor complete with low miles. It is supposed to be a direct bolt in, and all of the wiring is supposed to be the same. But I also have heard you have to modify something with the tranny, but they say it is way easier than swapping the heads and intake.

I can let you know hopefuly in about 4 to 5 months ;).

[bobtsgt]

for the cash to power equation it is very worth it. don't hesitate to ask any questions along the way

[cstreu1026]

I picked up 70-80 HP when I did the PI swap and long tubes on my 98. I don't know what I made before the swap but after the swap I made 260hp and 288 ft-lbs at the wheels. Over I am pretty happy with the results.

[wolverine8490]

I picked up 70-80 HP when I did the PI swap and long tubes on my 98. I don't know what I made before the swap but after the swap I made 260hp and 288 ft-lbs at the wheels. Over I am pretty happy with the results.

Was a tune required after the swap?

[bobtsgt]

you don't have to but a tune as always will make you perform the best you can.

[cstreu1026]

Was a tune required after the swap?

I didn't gain a lot of hp after tuning but I picked up a ton of mid range torque. It was pretty rich before we tuned it. It was not required but it did improve drivability.

[wanastang]

Thanks for the info. I have 145k on the motor and wonder if it is even worth the money. I am also looking to find a lower mileage motor for the car. Thanks again.

[cstreu1026]

You might be better off looking for a PI engine. One out of an Explorer would work really well since you would also drop about 80 lbs. off the nose with the aluminum block.

[nondriver]

Thanks for the info. I have 145k on the motor and wonder if it is even worth the money. I am also looking to find a lower mileage motor for the car. Thanks again.

do you have the pi heads now.if so do you want to get rid of them? or have you found a motor yet