Its been a long time coming, but my I6 to 302 swap finally came true tonight. I was finally able to drive it down the road a few miles with no incidence. It has been a good and bad learning experience. I love the new found horsepower under the hood and the sound of dual exhaust is just great. Thanks for all your help around here and I know I will be back in the next month or so with suspension questions for when I replace my front susp and rearend to V8 stuff.
Successful 302 Swap
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Sounds like you did what I'm thinking of doing. How long did it take and how much? Did you do the work yourself or send it out? I think I might have done some serious damage to my I6 when it ran to hot, so I might be ready for a change. Fill me in on the details. You can e mail me
[email protected] or just keep this thread going. Kurt
Sounds like you did what I'm thinking of doing. How long did it take and how much? Did you do the work yourself or send it out? I think I might have done some serious damage to my I6 when it ran to hot, so I might be ready for a change. Fill me in on the details. You can e mail me
[email protected] or just keep this thread going. Kurt
It was not really hard work, but it cost me around 2000 for the engine, tranny, and miscellanous parts. I did almost everything myself with some help from my brother. Seeing that I could not get everything all at once it took me almost a year to get it were I wanted it. I have everything for the suspension upgrade, but I am going to rest a little while before I do that. I'll send a list tomorrow of what I had to do. It will be a little different since you are a 67 to my 66, but very similar.
When I was running a 6 in my 64.5, I was told that if I wanted to change it out, I could find a pre 72 maverick V8 and just take the parts from that and put it onto my mustang.
I ended up selling that one before attempting the swap, but I've heard that several times since. So that might cut down on the cost of doing the swap if you can just find a V8 maverick which is running really well for $800.
I ended up selling that one before attempting the swap, but I've heard that several times since. So that might cut down on the cost of doing the swap if you can just find a V8 maverick which is running really well for $800.
In my opinion you would be better off just replaceing your I6 parts with new suspension parts. Find a set of used v8 spindels off ebay or something, maybe granadas with disc brakes and then an 8/9 inch rear. I wouldn't suggest useing the old suspension parts as....well they are old and used. New ones aren't to expensive if you get a kit that generally cuts down on the cost. The biggest part is getting the spindels and rear.
If you take your time and shop around, then finding the parts is not to expensive. Just have to take your time gathering the parts.
I found a pair of granada disc spindles for $25 each, an entire 65 V8 shell for $100, which really only has the rear end, suspension, and steering.
I found a pair of granada disc spindles for $25 each, an entire 65 V8 shell for $100, which really only has the rear end, suspension, and steering.
Glad to hear that everything turned out well. What are the specs on the motor? Is this a c-4 car?
Like it was suggested . . .
Get a v-8 parts car for the rear end, suspension and the correct pedal linkage if you didn't already do it. I ended up making money on the parts falcon I bought. Sold the transmission and engine for what I bought the car for and then sold the shell for half of what I bought it for.
Luckily enough the mustang has so much aftermarket support it should be easy.
Like it was suggested . . .
Get a v-8 parts car for the rear end, suspension and the correct pedal linkage if you didn't already do it. I ended up making money on the parts falcon I bought. Sold the transmission and engine for what I bought the car for and then sold the shell for half of what I bought it for.
Luckily enough the mustang has so much aftermarket support it should be easy.
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