[Aluminum DOHC 4.6 & 5.0 liter V8, 400hp 8 speed Automatic]

I was real impressed with the 375-385HP they were getting with these motors NA when they first came out and told a lot of people they'd be killer donor engines because Hyundai's like other Korean cars plummet in value at about 10 years of age. The biggest issue though is always transmissions, which is why I think we don't see more VH and 1UZ swaps. They're very affordable motors, but you'll spend at least $500 just adapting it to a transmission you like, and when the motor on costs $500 to begin with...

 

Then Ford came out with the new 5.0 Coyote capable of WELL over 400hp, (2011 GT's are putting 390+ to the wheels stock) rated at 444hp for the boss with just minor tweaks really. The upshot with the Ford engine is that if you wanted to do the swap NOW, they have a standalone wiring harness specifically made for hot rod swaps, and is still fully usable for a BAR swap if you were going that route. At over $7k that might seem steep for an engine, but remember that it's BRAND NEW, and you don't have to spend hours figuring out the wiring, and it bolts up to a T56 perfectly. Same can't be said for the Hyundai Genesis as of right now. Finding wreaked ones is difficult and the ones in good shape will be hard to find killer deals on for a while.

 

The future really does look bright for the engine swapping hybrid'ers like us.

I think the close ration 6R80 automatic 6 speed can be used too.

[Aluminum DOHC 4.6 & 5.0 liter V8, 400hp 8 speed Automatic]

I didn't know that Hyundai built their own engines and that two of them look like very good swap material. In my neck of the woods, Hyundai Genesis (Sedans) are not uncommon. Consumer Reports seems to like them and reported above average for reliability. Take a look.

 

GW

They are longitudinally mounted too, aluminum block and lots of horsepower. A caution though some engines I understand have an opposite rotation. This may affect the longevity of the rear end. I don't know but it is something to think about.

[ford V6]

Yea, you bet that Z would be quick. The v6 Mustang is very quick. Most auto mags put the 1/4 mile times in the 13th and around 102-105mph with the 6 speed automatic. This is MotorTrend's take on the 2011 Mustang. A lighter Z with a 6 speed automatic may very well be a 12 second...110mph toy..... stock.

 

G

Check out you tube. Those engines in turbo charged form are getting over 700 horsepower and there has been at least one 3500 lb V6 that has broke into 9 seconds. This is hard for me to understand but with no power steering pump or fan blades to draw power,the 6R80 close ration transmission and extremely light weight it is understandable. Wonder what the Z conversion would do with the light weight?

[ford V6]

Times are a changing! Might have to rethink my engine options. Took a quick trip from the Bay Area to Lake Tahoe with my wife. On the way we passed a blue 73Z. The driver wanted to play which was O.K. because I have an LT-1 and about 400+ hp. Bottom line is that he left me in the dust. The wife spotted his Z parked at the local McDonalds in Truckee so we pulled over ...out of curiosity more than anything. Turns out that he has a 2011 Ford 3.7L V6 with the 6 speed automatic. Has anyone else seen this Z and is he really stock as he maintains?