GT-CORDY

Currently getting a parts list for my 2003 Mustang GT LQ4 swap. My question is should I buy a complete engine pullout or piece together the swap? My problem I see when buying a complete pullout is almost everything will be replaced, I will be building or buying a Texas speed long block but of course doesn't come with the sensors, ecu, bolts, brackets ect. So should I just find the missing pieces on eBay or the forums?

futureuser

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If you are getting an all new crate engine or an entire new engine assembly, it will not be worth it to buy a used pull out just for used sensors and wiring harness and pcm. There are many ways to get these parts new/used for not a lot of money.

futureuser

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The more expensive parts will be specific to your swap like k-member, headers, oil pan, etc, which will not come with the pull out.

GT-CORDY

Thanks guys that's what I figured.

ShifterLou

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I bought a complete pull out and now that I'm into it...I'm not sure it was the best idea. As it is, I'm going to replace almost all of it anyway.
Fortunately I got it cheap.

GT-CORDY

A guy I know just did the same thing you just mentioned so it made me rethink buying a pullout. Now I know what I need to do. Thanks again

GT-CORDY

Should I use the truck accessories or LS?

SIKHS 5

Get a pullout

6togo

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I am in the same boat thinking of a pull out to get all the small parts but knowing all the internals will be replaced! I think i am going to start from scratch should not be to hard to find everything.

GT-CORDY

Why do you say a pullout Iam just curious?

chuckd71

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Pullout. LQ4s are cheap and you aren't really paying too much extra to get everything (some places will even knock off a few bucks if you tell them to keep the accessories, or upcharge a bit to send you whatever it is you are wanting off a different car). Getting everything at once ensures you have it all harness wise. If you aren't using any of it buy a long block somewhere, the issue with that is everyone seems to think their blocks are made of gold (especially if they are aluminum). I'd spend an hour and make up a spreadsheet for rough costs each way, it's hard to say without knowing how much you are changing. In hindsight I think I would have just bought a whole car and gutted it.

tfi racing

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It all depends on what your time is worth.Buy a pullout and have most of those annoying little bits and pieces sitting in your shop,or spend a few hours trying to find that connector or piece of harness and waiting days for it to show up.Your choice,spend your time wisely...

GT-CORDY

This is what I will not need so do you all thinks the pullout is worth it. Do not need harness because Iam buying a psi swap harness, don't need longblock or intake manifold buying forged shortblock, heads and car intake manifold not sure if Iam going to use ecu or run a standalone. Parts I will need are accessories with brackets, all nuts and bolts, sensors and misc small clips and pieces.

boostnut

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Based on your needs a 6 litre pullout won't do you much good at all. You probably won't be running the truck accessories, most mustang guys don't because of hood clearance. Now your left with a pullout you're going to take some hardware and a few sensors from??? Take a trip to your local junkyard and strip those parts from a junker.