I have a 1966 Mustang coup. It has a 200 ci inline 6 cylinder engine. I want to put in a 289 engine in it. What other upgrades need to happen in order for this to happen? All I know is that I have to change the transmission and radiator, but that's about it.
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The front suspension and rear end needs to be up graded as well ,along with the drag link and tie rods .The 6 cylinder spindles are to weak for the weight of the V8 and so is the rear end .You will also need to go to a V 8 drive shaft ,and motor mounts for the V8 . You should be able to find most of the V8 upgrades on Craigs list fairly reasonable .
Shirley, spend some extended time looking through the archives here on the list. There's a lot of good information here to help you with making decisions that will not only result in a better upgrade of engine for you but save you money as well. Good luck !
thank you gentlemen. I am doing some more research. I know for sure i'll have to convert my drum brakes for disc breaks.
my car is a '67 V8, i have pulled the entire thing apart to do a restomod. i have everything youd need for this swap, except the engine. the rear end is from '67 the trans is an old AOD from the 80s.
it was a running and driving car a few months before i got it.(the previous owner realized how bad the rust in the floor and supports was and realized it was unsafe to drive, so i figured HEY i can fix that!)
the brakes are 5 lug drum(meaning they are for a V8) but would likely need to be reshoed, id recommend new bearings, but i have every piece of steering and suspension and drivetrain you would need for this swap all you need is your motor.
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it was a running and driving car a few months before i got it.(the previous owner realized how bad the rust in the floor and supports was and realized it was unsafe to drive, so i figured HEY i can fix that!)
the brakes are 5 lug drum(meaning they are for a V8) but would likely need to be reshoed, id recommend new bearings, but i have every piece of steering and suspension and drivetrain you would need for this swap all you need is your motor.
Interested?
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Here is the link to the subject article from Mustang 360:
http://www.mustangandfords.com/how-to/engine/127-0412-six-cylinder-eight-swap/
http://www.mustangandfords.com/how-to/engine/127-0412-six-cylinder-eight-swap/
