inline 6 to v8 engine swap

[red65stang]

Well i have a 65 Mustang with the original inline 6 and i would like to swap it out with either a 302 or 351 would anyone know where i could get info on what kind of motor mounts i would need? Sorry for starting a new thread on this but im posting pictures of my car here soon aswell.

 

[geostang351]

I did a '68 but I believe you can use the '68 motor mounts (V8 mounts) to do the swap

 

[red65stang]

so 68 V8 motor mounts would prob work? What all did you have to go threw to swap yours?

 

[steel1212]

You'll need new frame mounts as well.

 

[geostang351]

You'll need new frame mounts as well.

That's what I was refering to; sorry.

You would need a more durable tranny (u could use your existing but if you put any power to it, it'll probably blow). The front suspension should be upgraded to handle the extra weight of the engine. Redo the whole front to get new components and upgrade you brakes to stop that extra speed you'll have. With this, you should upgrade to five lugs for a better wheel selection later on.

An 8" or 9" rear should be used as the V8 will blow the 7.5" (7 1/4"?). Of course headers, bigger radiator. I'm a little too general as I'm at work trying to type fast but I wanted to give you an idea. Is your V8 complete and ready to go in?

 

[Edbert]

Are we ever going to get a sticky for this subject?

 

[Hack]

Are we ever going to get a sticky for this subject?

http://forums.stangnet.com/showthread.php?t=403856

For some reason it's stickied in the classic talk section.

I think it should be stickied in the tech area. Most of the FAQs are tech related anyhoo.

 

[Edbert]

For some reason it's stickied in the classic talk section.

I think it should be stickied in the tech area. Most of the FAQs are tech related anyhoo.

Ah...cool!

Guess we should get pre-emptive and sticky the "What's the biggest wheel and tire combo that will fit" in there too. Both should be in the tech section though.

 

[steel1212]

THERE WAS A STICKY FOR THIS!!!!

Man I wish I had known about that

 

[red65stang]

well i have the motor and its ready to go in but i was just wondering what all eles i would have to have and what mounts to use. Thanks you guys. were is the sticky at for this subject?

 

[geostang351]

The sticky is located in the classic talk section with the title "FAQ"

 

[66moneypit]

Geostang is right...definitely upgrade your brake system since it will be taken apart anyway. If you are looking for a good deal on frame/motor mounts. I'd check on ebay. There was a guy selling them specifically for the I6 to V8 swap. I remember "BigD" or something like that in his screen name. I bought mine from him and I was very happy. And he shipped quick.