5.0 into a 68 mustang

Here is my 5.0 motor going in my 65 fastback. I kept the serp. belt configuration.

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68mustang5.0 said:

i have a 68 mustang and got a 5.0 out of a 91 mustang.i know i have to change the oil pan.what pulleys should i get for the front??also ihave a mallory distributor i heard that i need a steel gear??if so where do i get it??its going to be carburated so thats easy.i know i need a 50 oz 157 tooth flywheel.what performance should i see??what kind of stall converter should i use??i was thining in the 2400 area im a use a c4.any tips or answers are greatly appreciated.

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The belts depend on if you wanna use your current accessories or not. Ive heard it can be a pain to keep the serpt. belts.

You can use the current 68 oil pan if it currently has a 289/302.

You do need a steel gear for the dist. to work with a roller motor. Ford Racing has the one you need. Make sure they know you need a steel dist. gear for the small diameter distributor. I got mine from the big Ford dealership in Houston. If you live in a big city, call the biggest Ford dealership and ask em.

You also need to keep the 50 ounce balancer on the front of the roller motor. If you are going to use your old accessories like I did, then you need a special balancer also from ford. It has to have the correct bolt pattern for the front lower pulley to bolt up, and also to align up properly to the water pump pulley.

I kept my stock c4 convertor.

Now, ive got a melt the rubber first, and scratch second automatic roller 5.0 car . *cough* those single cab hemi rams are nothing *cough*

Good reading...