Ohsautoshop Posted September 12, 2009 Share Posted September 12, 2009 At my highschools auto shop we were recently donated a 4.6 H.O. Auto drivetrain out of an '05 Ford cop car. I understand that it's the same as the mustang motor. Its also brand new, so of course something crazy has to happen with it. We were also donated a 280z in great condition with a leaking fuel injector. Thus the wheels started turning. As anyone done this and is it even possible? we're waiting on the car to be delivered so no measurements can be done. I do know that our 4.6 is 4 inches wider than a 289. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neotech84 Posted September 12, 2009 Share Posted September 12, 2009 It should fit in the 280Z (280ZX might work too!) with a few changes to the body and the usual swap stuff. (ie motor mounts, drive line, ect.) I would look for a good manual tranny to go with it. (maybe a fund raiser????) Have fun, and take lots of pics! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaliceIntent Posted September 12, 2009 Share Posted September 12, 2009 Anything is possible with with the right tools and ingenuity. Poeple have stuffed big blocks chevys in the 280z's engine bay, so i can imagine it is possible. Making mounts is the easy part, but consider the following (just off the top of my head): 1. check height of assembled motor at the point where it will cross the steering rack and crossmember for hood clearance 2. check for steering shaft clearance uuummm...prolly a few other things but i cant remember atm. good luck! -MIKE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David K Posted January 21, 2010 Share Posted January 21, 2010 At my highschools auto shop we were recently donated a 4.6 H.O. Auto drivetrain out of an '05 Ford cop car. I understand that it's the same as the mustang motor. Its also brand new, so of course something crazy has to happen with it. We were also donated a 280z in great condition with a leaking fuel injector. Thus the wheels started turning. As anyone done this and is it even possible? we're waiting on the car to be delivered so no measurements can be done. I do know that our 4.6 is 4 inches wider than a 289. What ever happened with this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Jim Posted January 22, 2010 Share Posted January 22, 2010 Maybe the cops wanted the motor back? Or the 280Z was reported stolen? Just a thought. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V8INtheZ Posted January 23, 2010 Share Posted January 23, 2010 There is a member on the forum that had pictures posted of a 4.6 in a 240z I think it was. It fits but just barely. There are several companies now that make stand alone engine harnesses for the 4.6 and will reflash your ecu. Has to be done to get past the factory anti theft system. My next Z is gonna get a supercharged 4.6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohsautoshop Posted January 23, 2010 Author Share Posted January 23, 2010 It's still in the works. We have the car and motor but there are other projects in front of it (firebird drag car, 67 chevy pickup). The motor has a harness but no ecu. We also have a 67 fast back mustang it could end up in. So it's really up in the air at this point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wheelman Posted January 23, 2010 Share Posted January 23, 2010 Here's a link to a thread with pictures showing a Lincoln 4.6 in a Z. As you'll see it can be done but it's a VERY tight fit. http://forums.hybridz.org/showthread.php?t=112543&highlight=4.6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V8INtheZ Posted January 26, 2010 Share Posted January 26, 2010 Thats the thread I was thinking of Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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