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thenext54

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hey everyone, Im new to the Mustang world. just came on to hopefully get some info on restoring a 65 coupe. So far I have learned quite a bit from just reading thru some threads. And though most of you seem to think its a PITA to swap a 6 for an 8. thats probably what we'll do.
and as a newbie I reserve the right to my first question that I should have probably searched for first
what are some options on upgrading the drums to discs? what other Fords are usual lenders? And are there any other aftermarket options for upgrading?

thanks in advance.
Id leave a pic but I dont have anywhere to host it just yet.

 

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hey next im new here too . i cant really answer any of your questions but maybe you should check this site for drum to disc conversion Mustang Plus Disc Brake Kits and for a web site domain you should check out Car Domain its easy to use and pretty cool. this is mine mustang . welcome

 

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thanks, Ill check out that site. and I did have a host I just thought I had forgot the password. heres a pic:

 

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302RWP

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cool. you say you wanna swap an I6 for a v8? what type of v8? i think it would take more time and money than just buying a v8 but thats just me

 

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thenext54 said:

hey everyone, Im new to the Mustang world. just came on to hopefully get some info on restoring a 65 coupe. So far I have learned quite a bit from just reading thru some threads. And though most of you seem to think its a PITA to swap a 6 for an 8. thats probably what we'll do.
and as a newbie I reserve the right to my first question that I should have probably searched for first
what are some options on upgrading the drums to discs? what other Fords are usual lenders? And are there any other aftermarket options for upgrading?

thanks in advance.
Id leave a pic but I dont have anywhere to host it just yet.

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Welcome, A good donor car for disc brakes is a late 70's granada. It will also give you half of your 5 lug suspension if you go with a v8. A couple other things for that conversion you will need is bigger sway bars and heavier springs. good luck

 

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70Machwon

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Mustangs Plus freakin rocks. I got my entire front conversion kit, all SSBC, duel master cylinder, lines, proportioning valves, brakes 4 pistons calipers. It is a great kit and easy to do. Everything was pretty much bolt on (one of the few things at are) and it hasx some great stopping power. two thumbs up

 

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Mach 1 which kit did you buy?

 

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302RWP said:

cool. you say you wanna swap an I6 for a v8? what type of v8? i think it would take more time and money than just buying a v8 but thats just me

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honestly dont know yet. we are thinking about a 289 or maybe even a 5.0

while playing around with it, my Dad found a plate on the 6 that says it has been bored over. and we got that 6 running today. it was great to take a first drive.

 

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I'm in the process of the same switching my 65 from a 6 to a V8. Be prepared it is alot of work but fun if you like doing wrenching. I went with a custom rod front end and power disc brakes with power rack. rcmotosports.net
You need to weld in the cross member to the frame then everything else bolts to that. I picked up a 289/c4 trans and 8" rearend with springs from a donor stang. The rest I've been getting from CJ pony parts.

 

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Howdy!