99 v6 to 98 duratech swap
skateshop88
03-06-2006, 08:52 AM
hey guys, I have a 99 taurus, it's got 135000miles on it, it was a fleet vehicle. The Tranny's as you all may know are not that great in them. I have hesitations etc. and the check engine light comes on and off sooo... my mechanic says its the torque converter. but I have a 98 duratech with 37000 miles just sitting there. It has the tranny also. the only thing i'm missing is the ecu, didn't pull it at the time. Questions are:
1. Will it fit?
2. Anyone know where i can a cheap ecu?
3. Is it worth it? I have done engine swaps before(1983 280zx with a fully blown 350)
thanks for the help guys
1. Will it fit?
2. Anyone know where i can a cheap ecu?
3. Is it worth it? I have done engine swaps before(1983 280zx with a fully blown 350)
thanks for the help guys
mwt878991
03-07-2006, 06:42 AM
If you are up to a complete wiring swap and everything that that implies then go ahead.
YOu can buy a 99 Duratec Taurus fro about 3K.
I am a pretty good wrench and there is no way I would tackle a project like this based strictly on economics vs effort/difficulty.
Mike
:smokin:
YOu can buy a 99 Duratec Taurus fro about 3K.
I am a pretty good wrench and there is no way I would tackle a project like this based strictly on economics vs effort/difficulty.
Mike
:smokin:
skateshop88
03-07-2006, 09:01 AM
hey thanks for the input, car still drives, so i'll drive it till it dies
Millermagic
03-07-2006, 05:17 PM
Tauruss are a dime a dozen. If you want a taurus with a duratec, get a taurus with a durated. You might have problems with the swap.
skateshop88
03-09-2006, 08:08 AM
I'm gonna put the taurus away for awhile, take out my 280zx
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