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RE: FE questions
By McQ - 10/18/2004 12:35:52 AM; IP 65.176.65.42
The big block and small block top loaders are different. First, the small block's tranny has a longer input shaft. Second, the big block tranny is a 2.32 1st gear close ratio 4 speed whereas the standard 289 small block is a 2.78 wide ratio. A HP 289 came with a close ratio 2.32 also. I doubt someone installed this trans in your 'stang.

It's very likely, and this was/is somewhat common, the 2889 was intalled with its bell housing to the 390 tranny. It's an easy transition. Although I know guys who have done it and complained about how "doggy" there 289/302 was off the line-outta the hole (Well duh...that's why Ford engineers felt the lower first gear 2.78 was better matched for the low torque small block.

The differences between a 390/428/427 and a small block on the outside? A whole bunch! Not much is close....both have a distributor where it should be - up front.

If your Mustang is a true original big block car it deserves to have the big block put back in it. There are other forums right here that can help you too. You'll need the engine mounts/towers, probably the radiator and lots of other small things. You'll need to do your research but it will all be worth it. And I mean worth it in actual $$. A big block '67-'70 Mustang is worth a lot of money now.
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Collapse <a href=../ForumFE/reply.aspx?ID=22965&Reply=22965><img src=../images/reply.png width=30 height=10></a>&nbsp;<a href="#" id="anchor22965" onclick="return false;">FE questions</a>&nbsp;-- <font color=#0000ff>BB67FB, <i>10/16/2004</i></font><script type="text/javascript"> new HelpBalloon({ dataURL: 'replyb.aspx?ID=22965', contentMargin: 60, icon: $('anchor22965') }); </script>  FE questions -- BB67FB, 10/16/2004
Collapse <b>RE: FE questions</b>&nbsp;-- <font color=#0000ff>McQ, <i>10/18/2004</i></font>RE: FE questions -- McQ, 10/18/2004
Collapse <a href=../ForumFE/reply.aspx?ID=22987&Reply=22965><img src=../images/reply.png width=30 height=10></a>&nbsp;<a href="#" id="anchor22987" onclick="return false;">RE: FE questions</a>&nbsp;-- <font color=#0000ff>BB67FB, <i>10/18/2004</i></font><script type="text/javascript"> new HelpBalloon({ dataURL: 'replyb.aspx?ID=22987', contentMargin: 60, icon: $('anchor22987') }); </script>  RE: FE questions -- BB67FB, 10/18/2004
 RE: FE questions -- McQ, 10/18/2004
Collapse <a href=../ForumFE/reply.aspx?ID=23000&Reply=22965><img src=../images/reply.png width=30 height=10></a>&nbsp;<a href="#" id="anchor23000" onclick="return false;">RE: Mostly correct on the TL but not entirely</a>&nbsp;-- <font color=#0000ff>Gerry Proctor, <i>10/19/2004</i></font><script type="text/javascript"> new HelpBalloon({ dataURL: 'replyb.aspx?ID=23000', contentMargin: 60, icon: $('anchor23000') }); </script>  RE: Mostly correct on the TL but not entirely -- Gerry Proctor, 10/19/2004
Collapse <a href=../ForumFE/reply.aspx?ID=23013&Reply=22965><img src=../images/reply.png width=30 height=10></a>&nbsp;<a href="#" id="anchor23013" onclick="return false;">RE: Mostly correct on the TL but not entirely</a>&nbsp;-- <font color=#0000ff>McQ, <i>10/20/2004</i></font><script type="text/javascript"> new HelpBalloon({ dataURL: 'replyb.aspx?ID=23013', contentMargin: 60, icon: $('anchor23013') }); </script>  RE: Mostly correct on the TL but not entirely -- McQ, 10/20/2004
Collapse <a href=../ForumFE/reply.aspx?ID=23017&Reply=22965><img src=../images/reply.png width=30 height=10></a>&nbsp;<a href="#" id="anchor23017" onclick="return false;">RE: The game is far more interesting at this point</a>&nbsp;-- <font color=#0000ff>Gerry Proctor, <i>10/20/2004</i></font><script type="text/javascript"> new HelpBalloon({ dataURL: 'replyb.aspx?ID=23017', contentMargin: 60, icon: $('anchor23017') }); </script>  RE: The game is far more interesting at this point -- Gerry Proctor, 10/20/2004
 RE: The game is far more interesting at this point -- McQ, 10/20/2004
Collapse <a href=../ForumFE/reply.aspx?ID=22999&Reply=22965><img src=../images/reply.png width=30 height=10></a>&nbsp;<a href="#" id="anchor22999" onclick="return false;">engine swap</a>&nbsp;-- <font color=#0000ff>junior mints, <i>10/19/2004</i></font><script type="text/javascript"> new HelpBalloon({ dataURL: 'replyb.aspx?ID=22999', contentMargin: 60, icon: $('anchor22999') }); </script>  engine swap -- junior mints, 10/19/2004
 RE: engine swap -- russ, 10/19/2004
 RE: engine swap -- BB67FB, 10/19/2004
Collapse <a href=../ForumFE/reply.aspx?ID=23014&Reply=22965><img src=../images/reply.png width=30 height=10></a>&nbsp;<a href="#" id="anchor23014" onclick="return false;">RE: engine swap</a>&nbsp;-- <font color=#0000ff>McQ, <i>10/20/2004</i></font><script type="text/javascript"> new HelpBalloon({ dataURL: 'replyb.aspx?ID=23014', contentMargin: 60, icon: $('anchor23014') }); </script>  RE: engine swap -- McQ, 10/20/2004
Collapse <a href=../ForumFE/reply.aspx?ID=23019&Reply=22965><img src=../images/reply.png width=30 height=10></a>&nbsp;<a href="#" id="anchor23019" onclick="return false;">No, that's Stanley Superior.</a>&nbsp;-- <font color=#0000ff>Gerry Proctor, <i>10/20/2004</i></font><script type="text/javascript"> new HelpBalloon({ dataURL: 'replyb.aspx?ID=23019', contentMargin: 60, icon: $('anchor23019') }); </script>  No, that's Stanley Superior. -- Gerry Proctor, 10/20/2004
 Not exactly - see the '427 vs 427' thread, above. [n/m] -- Mr F, 10/20/2004
 ...and let's not forget his posts on my other Forum: -- Mr F, 10/20/2004
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