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| RE: 67-68 mustang engine swap (428) |
| By Charlie - 12/05/2003 4:10:35 AM; IP 69.144.18.66 |
http://www.fomoco.com/ford-forum-FE/results.asp?Page=1&Max=20&Option=0&Name=on&Email=on&Key=390%20swap
I've done a couple of these swaps now. It isn't that tough and all the parts needed can be found at fomoco.com or on ebay.
Also mansfield mustang, they sell all and any fe parts you'll need.
http://mansfieldmustang.com/CatalogOpenningpage.html
RE: 390 swap
by Will 8/18/2001, IP 24.162.191.90
I swapped a 428 into a 67 Mustang that came with a 289. Here's what I had to change...
- motor mounts. The frame mounts were the same in 67, but I think they changed in 68. I don't have a clue what they were like in 69
- The radiator is different, but you may be able to make the 302 radiator work. Check which sides the hoses connect. You'll also need a "good" radiator, 'cause it takes more to cool a 390 than a 302.
- The exhaust is all different, so plan on getting FPA headers and all new exhaust tubing. You could run manifolds, but why?
- I have 650# front coil springs, and I like them. I think the 289 springs were something like 470#.
- I have the export brace and monte carlo bar, plus I welded a plate inside the shock tower (the spring side). I also have Global West upper and lower A-arms, but they weren't necessary for the FE.
- You have to watch the sway bar. I had a small block 1" bar and the oil filter hit it. I think there's an FE specific sway bar, but I also had a remote oil filter hookup, so I just used that.
- The trans is different. If you're running a C-6, you should be okay. If you're running a 4-speed, you'll need an FE specific bellhousing, Z-bar, throwout arm, plus the brackets that mount on the frame and block for the Z-bar. If I had it to do over again, I'd buy a scattershield and adapt a cable clutch.
- Don't forget all the accessories on the front of the engine. You may need to buy brackets, etc. for the alternator, power steering, air conditioning (assuming you have air or p/s - I don't).
It actually isn't that hard of a swap - motor mounts, exhaust, trans at a minimum. Preferrably an upgrade to disc brakes and springs, monte carlo bar, export brace. The biggest problem is the expense. Expect to pay $500 for headers, $300 for clutch linkage, ~$300 for motor mounts, ?? for trans.
I can't think of anything else, so I'll shut up |
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