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| RE: 67-68 mustang engine swap (428) |
| By Greg Westphall - 12/05/2003 4:40:05 PM; IP 12.158.13.35 |
I am by far no expert with regard to Mustangs (I own a 69 Cyclone CJ) but I think it is a little harder than you might have been led to believe. It is true that it is a direct bolt in with proper mounts, but, If you do not start with a Mustang that already had an FE in it you will need a larger radiator, the correct pulleys, alternator brackets, power steering pump brackets, power steering cooler, FE high pressure power steering hose, front springs, rear springs, C6 trans with proper kickdown mechanism or toploader or equivalent, bell housing, clutch, CJ flywheel or flex plate, trans mounts, drive shaft with yokes for big block trans and 9" rear end, Drum to drum 9" rear end ( you will break the 8" unit), CJ exhaust manifolds, h-pipe for a Cobrajet, dual exhaust hangers, fan blade, fan clutch, oil filter housing, sway bar and engine wiring harness. In addition to these items you will have to perform additional reinforcing to the shock towers. There is a kit for it. I would not advise you to do the swap without doing this modification. I would highly recommend you start with a big block car. Also, make darn sure the torque boxes are in good shape and there are 2 of them, one on each side. I have seen 67 mustangs with only one torque box. They can be welded in and replaced if necessary.
Hope this helps. |
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