Engine Engine Swaps?

[LukeHarshman]

Hi there everyone. I own a 1977 Mustang, and I've been look for engine Swaps for about 5-7 grand, that produce around 325 horsepower or more. The heads are broken on my car, and I know I could fix it, but I also just want a better engine on general. Thanks for any help everyone!

 

[MustangIIMatt]

Hi there everyone. I own a 1977 Mustang, and I've been look for engine Swaps for about 5-7 grand, that produce around 325 horsepower or more. The heads are broken on my car, and I know I could fix it, but I also just want a better engine on general. Thanks for any help everyone!

What engine are you starting with, and how much work are you doing yourself?

 

[kiddiccarus]

Just wanted to say........ @74stang2togo That is the most fitting CT on this entire board.

 

[MustangIIMatt]

Just wanted to say........ @74stang2togo That is the most fitting CT on this entire board.

Of all of the CT's I've had, it's my second favorite, but most deserved.

 

[extra_stout]

I'm a big fan of using the "stock" Windsor engine, but updated: https://www.hotrod.com/articles/make-503hp-with-a-350-junkyard-302/ (the calmer of both lunati cams)
I'm also a big fan of running carbs.
Plus a nice exhaust (flow-trough design with absorbers; no chambered mufflers).
There is something about this sound and smell of such a car. Its "old scool" in it's appearance, but improved perfomance and keeping the "driveability".

 

[LukeHarshman]

What engine are you starting with, and how much work are you doing yourself?

I have the V8 302, And I'm trying to be as hands-on as possible. I want to learn everything about my car and I want to know how to fix each and every thing.

 

[MustangIIMatt]

I have the V8 302, And I'm trying to be as hands-on as possible. I want to learn everything about my car and I want to know how to fix each and every thing.

Then you're there.

Build the one you have (which there are literally thousands of ways to do), throw in a crate 302, 331, or 347; or pull a roller cam 5.0 from an Explorer, early SN-95, or fox-body and build that.

https://www.summitracing.com/parts/mll-bp3315ct/make/ford More power than you asked for, under your budget. Just swap on your II's oil pan and oil pickup tube and drop her in.

 

[a91what]

Uhh are you actually 14? its cool if you are and all but we need to know so our responses are appropriate.

 

[2Blue2]

Hi there everyone. I own a 1977 Mustang,

Aloha Luke, welcome aboard
Post a pic of your car!

 

[IICrew]

My preference was rebuilding mine. It's in the bed of my truck now fresh from the engine builder. Summit had a deal recently on the aluminum scca heads and 100 off the order. I picked a comp cam setup. Knock off eddy air gap intake. I dropped off the short block and parts I had and he gave me back my old long block with flat top pistons. All in it was well within your budget. The engine builder expects 350hp.