200 cubic inch swap???

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I have a 67 convertible with a 200 ci engine. I bought it from my uncle who bought it new. In the last 20 years I have put less than 500 miles on it. Recently I have been interested in getting it running again. The motor is practically shot. How many other Ford models could I find that have a 200 ci motor that could be swapped out? My Stang has a 3speed tranny in the floor but I wouldn't mind switching to automatic. Can you guys name some compatible Fords that would be easy to swap motors and trans from? I am good friends with a local auto salvage dealer. Thanks a lot for any info you can give me.

 

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Falcons, Comets, Mavericks, Mustangs, Broncos (early generation), Econoline vans (again early versions). The Mustangs last used this engine about 1982.

 

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200's were used in Falcons, Mustangs, Mavericks, Comets, Fairlanes, probably a lot more and lasted from 1965-1983. The 200 came on the market in 65 and few changes were made until 1980 I believe when they went to a low mount starter (matchs v8 bolt patterns). The motors after 1980 won't work with your transmission without modifacation. All things considered I believe a '78 model 200 from a say Maverick is your best bet. Stock, engines after '78 had the largest intake valves (the cr was lowered on these engines but can easily be milled back up) and had a duraspark II system (both the head and distributer are interchangable for all 200s)

 

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I've got a 200 w/ auto that I recently pulled from a '65 - needs refreshing but ran well. PM me if you're interested in talking.

 

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be carefull when selecting a late model 200 as some used a different bolt pattern than the early blocks. you want to find the high mount starter block as they will bolt in to your stang. if you find a 200 with a low mount starter, then you will need to get the tranny as well.

 

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rbohm said:

be carefull when selecting a late model 200 as some used a different bolt pattern than the early blocks. you want to find the high mount starter block as they will bolt in to your stang. if you find a 200 with a low mount starter, then you will need to get the tranny as well.

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Yea, that started in 80 for a 200, 250s always had those.

 

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why not get the existing engine rebuilt?

 

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The motor has been rebuilt 3 times. My uncle bought it new and wasn't very gentle with it. The tranny is almost shot too. I thought it would be easier and cheaper to find a car with matching motor and transmission and swap them out. If I find one with an automatic transmission, how much trouble will there be changing from manual to automatic? Will an automatic fit where the manual was?

 

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TheWolf said:

Yea, that started in 80 for a 200, 250s always had those.

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yes but the 200 and 250 bells wont swap with out minor modification.

 

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rbohm said:

yes but the 200 and 250 bells wont swap with out minor modification.

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I thought I said that, maybe not in so many words

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Sure an auto will fit where a manual was. As long as you got everything from the donor car, it shouldn't be much trouble. Avoid the early 2spd autos.