99 v6 to 98 duratech swap

[skateshop88]

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

[mwt878991]

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

[skateshop88]

hey thanks for the input, car still drives, so i'll drive it till it dies

[Millermagic]

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]

I'm gonna put the taurus away for awhile, take out my 280zx