Engine Swap Question
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Engine Swap Question
I am a long time admirer of the vintage Ford Mustang and I am getting ready to buy my first one. I have found a "perfect 1965" straight coupe, clean and original. Problem is (for me anyway) is that it has an I6 engine. I really want a V8 either 289 or 302. I know these engines will fit the engine bay just fine but I am wondering if anything else needs to be done to the frame, suspension, drive train etc to accommodate the larger engine? Thanks!
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get the v8 motor mounts for 66 and it bolts in
I just got a 66 coupe i6 and am doing the same thing. You will need to get a trans cross member for the one you use. Also you have a 7 inch rear end in it, 4 lug, may want to swap that out..
I got a 99 mustang gt rear end and am using modern mustang rims to offset the wideness of the rear end. You could cut it down to factory 66 size, but i like modern rims better..
as for the front disk, you will need v8 spindles and get the disk brake kit. I have also been told a 99-2004 brake master cylinder and booster fit. will be verifying it soon.
I just got a 66 coupe i6 and am doing the same thing. You will need to get a trans cross member for the one you use. Also you have a 7 inch rear end in it, 4 lug, may want to swap that out..
I got a 99 mustang gt rear end and am using modern mustang rims to offset the wideness of the rear end. You could cut it down to factory 66 size, but i like modern rims better..
as for the front disk, you will need v8 spindles and get the disk brake kit. I have also been told a 99-2004 brake master cylinder and booster fit. will be verifying it soon.
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You'll also want to upgrade front spindles and suspension. This article is a good read for the swap:
http://www.mustangandfords.com/how-t...#__federated=1
http://www.mustangandfords.com/how-t...#__federated=1
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