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fairlane motor in early mustangs?

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iallwork

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hey guys, i have a 64.5 mustang. looks like its built in june. the engine casting number has an O for the third digit. did the early mustangs use some engines designated for fairlanes?
 

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If it's a 260 No, If it's a 289 possibly. Could it have been swapped at some point in it's life, very likely unless you are the original owner or know the history.
 

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Most certainly yes. The V8 Mustangs used many Fairlane components, while the I6 Mustangs used many Falcon components.
 
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