• Mustang Forums
  • 1965 - 1973 Classic Mustangs -General/Talk-
  • Classic Mustang Specific Tech

a little help please

  • Thread starter Thread starter bryan17
  • Start date Start date Dec 30, 2003
B

bryan17

New Member
Dec 29, 2003
4
0
0
Dec 30, 2003
#1
  • Dec 30, 2003
  • #1
i have a 72 mach1 auto and i was wondering if a 70 mustang 351
2 barrel engine will fit in no trouble and if i would have to change anything over? and also what were the 70, 351 2 barrels engine specs stock? and reason of chaning the engine was the oreginal engine blew. any info would help me alot

thanks

bryan
 
3

3spd on floor

Founding Member
Aug 13, 2002
1,099
0
0
Acworth, GA
Dec 30, 2003
#2
  • Dec 30, 2003
  • #2
i am assuming you mean a 351C, and yes it will fit no problem. as for changing things...that depends on what engine it has in it now...if its another cleveland, then it will go right in, if its a 6 popper, then it will take some work.

give us some more details
 
B

bryan17

New Member
Dec 29, 2003
4
0
0
Dec 30, 2003
#3
  • Dec 30, 2003
  • #3
well the guy i bought it from said the engine that was in it blew so he put in a 302 engine so would that chaneg anything? and yes i was meaning the 351c and since it is a 72 mach one im guessing the engine that blew was a 351c.. but i could vbe wrong
 

oboebrian

Founding Member
Aug 8, 2002
2,510
0
0
In the Gutter Gaurding the Closet Door against She
Dec 30, 2003
#4
  • Dec 30, 2003
  • #4
bryan17 said:
well the guy i bought it from said the engine that was in it blew so he put in a 302 engine so would that chaneg anything? and yes i was meaning the 351c and since it is a 72 mach one im guessing the engine that blew was a 351c.. but i could vbe wrong
Click to expand...

The 302 instead of a 351 chages a lot of things in terms of performance (depending on the setup). The 302 is a smaller displacement than the 351. It really depends on if you have a warmed up 302 will run better than a stock 73 351C motor. There is so many variables we can't really give you a good answer. We need to know:

the specs of the engines (your current on and the one you want to put in)
your drive train (i.e. is your car an auto c4, c6, aod, or a manual [3 speed or 5 speed])
your rear end gear ratio,
tires/rim sizes
your intended use for the car.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

Similar threads

J
1996 v6-v8 swap
  • jujuonurmom
  • Oct 28, 2025
  • 1996 - 2004 SN95 Mustang -General/Talk-
Replies
0
Views
180
1996 - 2004 SN95 Mustang -General/Talk- Oct 28, 2025
jujuonurmom
J
J
Help Figuring Motor Choice(Possible future turbo)?
  • jaygee15
  • Dec 14, 2025
  • 1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk-
Replies
13
Views
481
1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk- Jan 3, 2026
Jarhead67
J
L
Help with 1986 GT 5 Speed Please
  • Lcasada1999
  • Mar 20, 2026
  • 1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk-
Replies
6
Views
184
1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk- Mar 21, 2026
General karthief
0
V6 to V8 Swap info
  • 02_2v_Curtis
  • Jan 11, 2026
  • 1996 - 2004 SN95 Mustang -General/Talk-
Replies
0
Views
587
1996 - 2004 SN95 Mustang -General/Talk- Jan 11, 2026
02_2v_Curtis
0
S
Fuel ‘88 GT Runs Rich Cold — Fixes Itself When I Unplug Sensors (ECT, MAF, O2, etc.)
  • Sufarry
  • Nov 6, 2025
  • Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech
Replies
12
Views
733
Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech Nov 9, 2025
Mustang5L5
Share:
Bluesky Email Share Link
  • Mustang Forums
  • 1965 - 1973 Classic Mustangs -General/Talk-
  • Classic Mustang Specific Tech
Menu
Log in

Register

  • Forums
  • What's new
  • Media
  • Resources
  • Contact
  • Sponsor
X

Privacy & Transparency

We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

  • Personalized ads and content
  • Content measurement and audience insights

Do you accept cookies and these technologies?

X

Privacy & Transparency

We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

  • Personalized ads and content
  • Content measurement and audience insights

Do you accept cookies and these technologies?