I am working on a remod of a 68 coupe. I am pulling the I6 and have a 5.0 and top loader 4 speed to drop in. This is my first project and need some help in knowing what other things I need to modify to make the swap work. It is a cost effective project so looking at creative ideas to make this happen.
68 Coupe Restore/Remod
- Thread starter dapenberthy
- Start date
JonK
Member
Has the car been converted to V8 steering? 5 lug wheels? 8" or 9" rearend?
Do you have exh. manifolds for headers for the 302? headers often hit the clutch linkage if using the stock Zbar setup, hydraulic may work but could also have issues with headers or PB I think. More info. on what else has been converted on the car and what type of clutch setup.
Jon
Do you have exh. manifolds for headers for the 302? headers often hit the clutch linkage if using the stock Zbar setup, hydraulic may work but could also have issues with headers or PB I think. More info. on what else has been converted on the car and what type of clutch setup.
Jon
65fastbackresto
Active Member
Heres what you do.
Figure out what other parts you need (radiator, crossmember, blah blah blah) add all the figures together and come up with a total cost. Then multiply that by at least 2, probably closer to 3, and you got it.
I`, not trying to be smart***, it is what keeps happening to me.
Figure out what other parts you need (radiator, crossmember, blah blah blah) add all the figures together and come up with a total cost. Then multiply that by at least 2, probably closer to 3, and you got it.
I`, not trying to be smart***, it is what keeps happening to me.
I call that the Misc Crap fund
For all the unexpected unseen junk that goes along with doing something that should have been simple
I just finished doing this swap and it costed me 3k easy with the rear end, front suspension, all the little stuff. The motor was only $50 dollars so that saved me a bit. You never specified if the mustang is a auto or manual, because that would make a huge difference in cost for the swap. Also the headers I got cleared the z-bar no problem, but if I could afford it I would have gone with a hydraulic clutch.
65fastbackresto
Active Member
An 8 inch is fine.
I have a buddy thats been drag racing a maverick for 20 years with drag slicks on on 8 inch rear, never had a problem.
I also run an 8 inch posi in my car, about 350 hp, no problems either.
I have a buddy thats been drag racing a maverick for 20 years with drag slicks on on 8 inch rear, never had a problem.
I also run an 8 inch posi in my car, about 350 hp, no problems either.
I don't know. I picked up my 9" for $550 but I've seen 8" go for much cheaper. I guess it just comes down to availability and cost. I got mine from West Coast Cougar in Salem Oregon. They had about 30 complete 9" rearends for about $400, but they had to be rebuilt.
Similar threads
