65 Fastback 6 cyl to V-8 swap

[65fastbackresto]

Guys this is my first post, and I want to thank everyone now for their help, cause I need lots of it. I`m not a mechanic but I love Mustangs. I`m starting to get parts together to put a small block V-8 in my T code fastback (factory 6 cyl).

First off somebody has already changed the original 4 lug drums to 5 lug, but the manuel steering box is mounted behind the shock tower, just looks funny to me, if anyone can tell me if the box is right or send a pic, would appreciate.

I am fixing to start hunting down a motor and tranny (to be rebuilt) from some salvage yards and would like some input on what to look for, like are some year models better then others. I want this car to have lots of power, adrenaline rushs are harder to find when your pushing 40 and you`ve seen alot.

The car currently has a good 200 6 cyl with a automatic tranny, which I assume to be a C-4, and factory air conditioning.

 

[tos]

Welcome, Yes your steering box is right.

 

[57fairlane]

if you don't already have a motor, I would look into getting a roller 302 (85-whenever)

If you are going to drive it around a lot, you can't beat afr165s, the stock cam with some 1.7s, longtubes and whatever exahust.

With overdrive and a decent carb, you probably could have 270-290rwhp and still get 23-24ish on the highway.

 

[65fastbackresto]

So the steering box is right?

Is it set up the same way a V-8 motor would have been? I haven`t been able to dig up much info on the subject.

The car is gonna be for fun, not a daily driver, I would like it to lope a little bit when idling though, I think thats cool.

 

[JamesW]

check out my website for a few ideas.

www.midnightdsigns.com/james

 

[geostang351]

Is it set up the same way a V-8 motor would have been? I haven`t been able to dig up much info on the subject.

The car is gonna be for fun, not a daily driver, I would like it to lope a little bit when idling though, I think thats cool.

Yes. same.

 

[65fastbackresto]

James thanks for the info.

That is some of the best I`ve come across. It will be a huge help.

And thanks to the others for their advice as well.

 

[Jester67]

The folks around here know there stuff and are more than willing to help. The one thing to remember is to use the search function before asking questions. A lot of the common subjects have been hammered to death. So you will not get a response if it is a question that comes up every other week. Be specific, be patient and the answers will come. Welcome to the insanity.

 

[krash kendall]

check out my website for a few ideas.

www.midnightdsigns.com/james

James,

I just added your site to my favorites folder. Great job on it!

Krash.

 

[kenosobby]

I was just poking around some posts and I have to say Krash I love your sig...Puts a smile on my face everytime i see it...Korny but thought I'd share!!