bigpermgarage New Member 15 Member For: 3y 9m 16d Location: U.S.A. Posted 06/07/20 02:30 PM Share Posted 06/07/20 02:30 PM Trying to gather information to start preparing for a Barra swap into an 02 Mustang GT. If there is anyone who could measure from the front of the engine to the shifter on a T56 transmission it would be appreciated. I am also curious to know if there are any downsides to using a BA motor vs BF if I am going to be installing forged rods and pistons anyways. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k31th less WHY; more WOT Site Developer 28,291 Member For: 16y 8d Gender: Male Location: Melbourne Posted 06/07/20 02:52 PM Share Posted 06/07/20 02:52 PM I don't have the measurement itself handy, but it doesn't matter which motor you choose if you're upgrading the internals 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigpermgarage New Member 15 Member For: 3y 9m 16d Location: U.S.A. Posted 06/07/20 05:30 PM Author Share Posted 06/07/20 05:30 PM Long story short, (kinda)... I installed a Procharger on my 2 valve 4.6 Mustang. Ported heads with decent sized cams but 100% stock bottom end. Put down 442/420 to the wheels. Ran a 11.9 @ 114 mph For sure had more in it if I could drive but only made 1 trip to the track last year. Enjoyed this set up for nearly 2 years. Racing an Evo, the stock powdered rod finally went boom. (Thankfully I won the race) I blew not one but TWO holes in the block. I knew it would happen eventually, had a few things ready like Forged pistons to build a higher powered 4.6 but here I am..... Going all out for a Barra. Sold the 4.6 pistons today actually. So far what I have gathered is, get a BA engine, forged rods and pistons,oil pump gears, head studs, and valve springs. Believe I'll need a rear sump, and want to do a T56. And obviously a turbo and manifold..... I appreciate any advice or help anyone wants to provide. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puffwagon Puff Gold Donating Members 15,115 Member For: 9y 2m 20d Gender: Male Location: South Australia Posted 06/07/20 11:23 PM Share Posted 06/07/20 11:23 PM Mate for all the cost and stuffing around you'd be better off doing a turbo LS. They are a dime a dozen over there and the price to performance can't be touched by a barra. Check out Richard Holdener on YouTube. He's shown nearly every LS combo there is and makes tons of power with minimal modifications. Sloppy also has a goldmine of information. But...If you want the rear sump hump, buy a FG engine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigpermgarage New Member 15 Member For: 3y 9m 16d Location: U.S.A. Posted 07/07/20 12:05 AM Author Share Posted 07/07/20 12:05 AM Mannnnnnn I saw that one coming... But not from someone on here! Haha. Yes I know a little of LS land, no I am not interested. Yes it would be cheaper. Sloppy and his memes are #1 though and I have watched some of the youtubes of megasquirt tuning classes he did. Anyways...... Im not 100% sure I'll need a rear sump with the k member I will be using but I may. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puffwagon Puff Gold Donating Members 15,115 Member For: 9y 2m 20d Gender: Male Location: South Australia Posted 07/07/20 12:19 AM Share Posted 07/07/20 12:19 AM Haha I love all the cars and all the engines. There are a couple of things that need swapping with the sump. The windage tray is different, the oil pick up is different as well as the main bolt location to secure it, the dipstick is in a different location but the provision is still in the block. As for other stuff, there have been plenty of built engines with write ups on here. Just chuck in "built engine" or "built motor" into the search bar and you'll be golden. I'd link some stuff for you but I'm on my phone and it's a pain in the butt to do so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigpermgarage New Member 15 Member For: 3y 9m 16d Location: U.S.A. Posted 07/07/20 12:41 AM Author Share Posted 07/07/20 12:41 AM Good info about the sump swap if needed, thank you! I have been working my way through lots of discussions reading all I can during breaks at work. I too love all the cars, but I love the Fords a little more 🤪 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puffwagon Puff Gold Donating Members 15,115 Member For: 9y 2m 20d Gender: Male Location: South Australia Posted 07/07/20 12:46 AM Share Posted 07/07/20 12:46 AM A good solid few days of reading should answer nearly any question you've got. It's time consuming but the info is there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigpermgarage New Member 15 Member For: 3y 9m 16d Location: U.S.A. Posted 02/02/21 01:34 PM Author Share Posted 02/02/21 01:34 PM https://pasteboard.co/JMuMYml.jpg Well its finally here. Does anyone have a measurement of the 6boost high mount manifold? I just need from where the flange is against the engine out to the furthest point towards strut tower. I know people have used them in foxbodys I would just like a measurement if possible, thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k31th less WHY; more WOT Site Developer 28,291 Member For: 16y 8d Gender: Male Location: Melbourne Posted 02/02/21 01:48 PM Share Posted 02/02/21 01:48 PM pasteboard.co is ... doesn't allow hot-linking of images... anyway, looking like it's about to make a big jump in the progress queue 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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