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| RE: '69 Mach 1: FMX w/ 351 Windsor to C-6 w/ 428 CJ? |
| By Will - 01/28/2001 11:35:15 AM; IP 24.162.190.33 |
I would think your biggest expense will be the 428CJ & transmission. The rest is mostly just buying parts.
The radiators are different (I think). The exhaust is different. The driveshaft yokes are probably different. I know the C-6 has the large yoke, and I think the FMX has the small yoke. The shifter shouldn't be a big deal. The Mach 1 should have a 9-inch rear, so that should be okay. I think the motor mounts will fit, but you may need to drill a hole through the frame mount.
You may have to change the sway bar. I learned in my car that there's a big block bar and a small block bar. The big block oil filter hits the small block car. My car is a 67, so maybe it's different on a 69, but I doubt it. You could also use a different oil filter adapter to solve that problem.
The 428 cars had reinforced shock towers. That's not absolutely necessary, but it's a good idea even on a 351 car. There's a kit that some of the Mustang shops sell that does a good job on the towers. I didn't do that on mine. Instead I made some of my own.
You will probably have to change the front springs too.
With all things considered, unless you're getting a great deal on the 351 car, you'd be better off buying an R-code Mach 1. The up-front cost will be more, but the resale will be much higher. I've seen lots of R-code Mach-1's in the $9-$11K range. |
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