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<table border="0" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="1" width="99%" align="center"> <tr bgcolor="#000000"><td> <table border="0" width="100%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="0"> <tr bgcolor="#000099"> <td colspan="2" align="left"> <font size="2" color="#ffffff" face="Verdana, Arial"> <b>T O P I C R E V I E W</b> </font></td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#dedfdf"> <td valign="top" width="18%"> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> <b>Marty Bo</b> <br /><small>Member # 10870</small> </font></td> <td width="82%"> <font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial"> <img src="https://californiafords.com/ubb/posticon.gif" border="0" alt=" - " /> posted <script language="JavaScript1.3" type="text/javascript"> document.writeln(timestamp(new Date(2012,2,2,17,24,0), dfrm, tfrm, 0, 0, 0, 0)); </script><hr /> </font> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> I got a 1966 Mustang coupe straight v6. I just got a 1992 5.0 and I want to know can I bolt on the rear end from the 1992 to my 66 or is there some other kind of modification I have to do to make it fit<br /><br />Also, I am doing an engine and transmission swap from auto to 5 speed, do I need to change any bell housing or anything else for it to fit. And will the 302 motor mounts from the fox body work on the 66 or do I have to buy special motor mounts. <br /><br />reply asap <br /> </font> </td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#f7f7f7"> <td valign="top" width="18%"> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> <b>Greasy</b> <br /><small>Member # 5258</small> </font></td> <td width="82%"> <font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial"> <img src="https://californiafords.com/ubb/posticon.gif" border="0" alt=" - " /> posted <script language="JavaScript1.3" type="text/javascript"> document.writeln(timestamp(new Date(2012,2,2,17,54,0), dfrm, tfrm, 0, 0, 0, 0)); </script><hr /> </font> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> You'll need to use the 5 speed and bellhousing out of the donor car. <br /> </font> </td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#dedfdf"> <td valign="top" width="18%"> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> <b>norcalfiddy</b> <br /><small>Member # 11207</small> </font></td> <td width="82%"> <font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial"> <img src="https://californiafords.com/ubb/posticon.gif" border="0" alt=" - " /> posted <script language="JavaScript1.3" type="text/javascript"> document.writeln(timestamp(new Date(2012,2,2,18,9,0), dfrm, tfrm, 0, 0, 0, 0)); </script><hr /> </font> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> you need to get 289/302 mounts for that year car, and rear end will work you just have to remove the control arm mounts and add leaf spring perches to mount it up.<br /><br />as for the tranny, use the motor and 5speed from the foxbody. then you would need petals for the car, maybe a different driveshaft, not sure if foxbody is the right legth, transmission mount need to be changed. and a whole lot of other little things here and there.<br /><br />id get rid of the 6cyl stang and get a v8, because then you will have 5lug, better rear end, v8 suspension, etc.<br /><br /><br />good luck. <br /> </font> </td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#f7f7f7"> <td valign="top" width="18%"> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> <b>Marty Bo</b> <br /><small>Member # 10870</small> </font></td> <td width="82%"> <font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial"> <img src="https://californiafords.com/ubb/posticon.gif" border="0" alt=" - " /> posted <script language="JavaScript1.3" type="text/javascript"> document.writeln(timestamp(new Date(2012,2,2,18,24,0), dfrm, tfrm, 0, 0, 0, 0)); </script><hr /> </font> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> so with the 5spd n bellhousing it will fit right into the 66 no problems? <br /> </font> </td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#dedfdf"> <td valign="top" width="18%"> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> <b>Marty Bo</b> <br /><small>Member # 10870</small> </font></td> <td width="82%"> <font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial"> <img src="https://californiafords.com/ubb/posticon.gif" border="0" alt=" - " /> posted <script language="JavaScript1.3" type="text/javascript"> document.writeln(timestamp(new Date(2012,2,2,18,32,0), dfrm, tfrm, 0, 0, 0, 0)); </script><hr /> </font> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> what kind and how many leaf perches will i need to add to mount it up?<br /><br />do i buy the tranny mount for my year or the donor year?<br /><br />and it is a straight 6 but it already has 5lug but still drum brakes<br />but the body and ini is straight.<br /><br />can i take the springs from the fox body to put on my 66 to support the weight? <br /> </font> </td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#f7f7f7"> <td valign="top" width="18%"> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> <b>Greasy</b> <br /><small>Member # 5258</small> </font></td> <td width="82%"> <font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial"> <img src="https://californiafords.com/ubb/posticon.gif" border="0" alt=" - " /> posted <script language="JavaScript1.3" type="text/javascript"> document.writeln(timestamp(new Date(2012,2,2,18,36,0), dfrm, tfrm, 0, 0, 0, 0)); </script><hr /> </font> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">Originally posted by Marty Bo:<br /><strong> so with the 5spd n bellhousing it will fit right into the 66 no problems? </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">Yes as long as you have a 289/302/351 in it. <br /> </font> </td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#dedfdf"> <td valign="top" width="18%"> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> <b>Marty Bo</b> <br /><small>Member # 10870</small> </font></td> <td width="82%"> <font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial"> <img src="https://californiafords.com/ubb/posticon.gif" border="0" alt=" - " /> posted <script language="JavaScript1.3" type="text/javascript"> document.writeln(timestamp(new Date(2012,2,2,19,13,0), dfrm, tfrm, 0, 0, 0, 0)); </script><hr /> </font> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> what kind and how many leaf perches will i need to add to mount it up?<br /><br />do i buy the tranny mount for my year or the donor year?<br /><br />and it is a straight 6 but it already has 5lug but still drum brakes<br />but the body and ini is straight.<br /><br />can i take the springs from the fox body to put on my 66 to support the weight? <br /> </font> </td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#f7f7f7"> <td valign="top" width="18%"> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> <b>wilit</b> <br /><small>Member # 3367</small> </font></td> <td width="82%"> <font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial"> <img src="https://californiafords.com/ubb/posticon.gif" border="0" alt=" - " /> posted <script language="JavaScript1.3" type="text/javascript"> document.writeln(timestamp(new Date(2012,2,2,20,47,0), dfrm, tfrm, 0, 0, 0, 0)); </script><hr /> </font> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> To do a 5-speed swap into an auto car (with a V8), here's what you'll need. You'll need '66 motor mounts, the '92 mounts won't work.<br /><br />'84 T5 (only bought because of the 2.95 1st and .63 5th) - $350 from a buddy<br />Bellhousing - Included w/transmission<br />Shifter base - Included w/transmission<br />Clutch Fork - Included w/transmission<br />Yoke w/driveshaft from Fox body - Included w/transmission<br />Transmission mount - Included w/transmission<br />Flywheel (used) - $40 from Californiafords.com classifieds<br />Block plate (used) - $15 from Californiafords.com classifieds<br />King Cobra clutch disc and pressure plate (new) - $120 from Californiafords.com classifieds<br />Longacre 36" hydraulic line (new part #LON-28050) - $30 from Summit<br />Throwout bearing (new) - $27 from Summit<br />Roller pilot bearing (new) - $14 from Summit<br />Clutch Alignment tool (new) - $5 from Summit<br />ARP Flywheel bolts (new) - $9 from Summit<br />Hurst shifter handle (new part #538-8022) - $80 from Summit<br />Hurst shifter knob (new) - $15 from eBay<br />Shifter boot from '69 w/Hurst shifter (new) - $15 from eBay<br />Shifter boot trim from '69 (new) - $12 from eBay<br />Clutch pedal (used) - $40 from Turlock swap meet<br />Clutch pedal pad (new) - $4 from Mustangs Plus<br />Brake pedal pad (new) - $10 from Mustangs Plus (will cut down auto pedal to work)<br />Clutch pedal bushings (new) - $1 from Mustangs Plus<br />Speedometer gear (new) - $10 from Mustangs Plus<br />Transmission Crossmember (new) - $80 from NE Performance Mustang<br />Hydraulic master, slave and bracket kit (new) - $236 from Dazecars.com<br /><br />Total Cost: $1,113 <br /><br />For the leaf spring perches, you'll need two of these. <a href="http://www.summitracing.com/parts/AFC-20232/" target="_blank">http://www.summitracing.com/parts/AFC-20232/</a> They need to be welded on, so unless you've got a welder, you're going to need to take it somewhere. If you've already got a 5-lug axle in the '66, why do you want to swap over the 8.8 out of the '92?<br /><br />Suspension wise, NOTHING will transfer over from the '92 to the '66. They're not even remotely similar.<br /> <br /> <small>[ March 02, 2012, 08:49 PM: Message edited by: wilit ]</small> <br /> </font> </td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#dedfdf"> <td valign="top" width="18%"> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> <b>norcalfiddy</b> <br /><small>Member # 11207</small> </font></td> <td width="82%"> <font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial"> <img src="https://californiafords.com/ubb/posticon.gif" border="0" alt=" - " /> posted <script language="JavaScript1.3" type="text/javascript"> document.writeln(timestamp(new Date(2012,2,2,22,13,0), dfrm, tfrm, 0, 0, 0, 0)); </script><hr /> </font> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">Originally posted by wilit:<br /><strong> To do a 5-speed swap into an auto car (with a V8), here's what you'll need. You'll need '66 motor mounts, the '92 mounts won't work.<br /><br />'84 T5 (only bought because of the 2.95 1st and .63 5th) - $350 from a buddy<br />Bellhousing - Included w/transmission<br />Shifter base - Included w/transmission<br />Clutch Fork - Included w/transmission<br />Yoke w/driveshaft from Fox body - Included w/transmission<br />Transmission mount - Included w/transmission<br />Flywheel (used) - $40 from Californiafords.com classifieds<br />Block plate (used) - $15 from Californiafords.com classifieds<br />King Cobra clutch disc and pressure plate (new) - $120 from Californiafords.com classifieds<br />Longacre 36" hydraulic line (new part #LON-28050) - $30 from Summit<br />Throwout bearing (new) - $27 from Summit<br />Roller pilot bearing (new) - $14 from Summit<br />Clutch Alignment tool (new) - $5 from Summit<br />ARP Flywheel bolts (new) - $9 from Summit<br />Hurst shifter handle (new part #538-8022) - $80 from Summit<br />Hurst shifter knob (new) - $15 from eBay<br />Shifter boot from '69 w/Hurst shifter (new) - $15 from eBay<br />Shifter boot trim from '69 (new) - $12 from eBay<br />Clutch pedal (used) - $40 from Turlock swap meet<br />Clutch pedal pad (new) - $4 from Mustangs Plus<br />Brake pedal pad (new) - $10 from Mustangs Plus (will cut down auto pedal to work)<br />Clutch pedal bushings (new) - $1 from Mustangs Plus<br />Speedometer gear (new) - $10 from Mustangs Plus<br />Transmission Crossmember (new) - $80 from NE Performance Mustang<br />Hydraulic master, slave and bracket kit (new) - $236 from Dazecars.com<br /><br />Total Cost: $1,113 <br /><br />For the leaf spring perches, you'll need two of these. <a href="http://www.summitracing.com/parts/AFC-20232/" target="_blank">http://www.summitracing.com/parts/AFC-20232/</a> They need to be welded on, so unless you've got a welder, you're going to need to take it somewhere. If you've already got a 5-lug axle in the '66, why do you want to swap over the 8.8 out of the '92?<br /><br />Suspension wise, NOTHING will transfer over from the '92 to the '66. They're not even remotely similar. </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">well put ^ <img border="0" alt="[patriot]" title="" src="graemlins/patriot.gif" /> <br /><br />and if its already 5lug, why use the 8.8? for the limited slip? if you use that then you going to have to convert it to 5 lug, by the time you do that, you couldof bought a used posi 3rd member for the 8" thats already in there.<br /><br />and if your keeping efi, id recommend the RJM (i believe) efi 5.0 harness that plugs rite into the factory dash harness, much easier and cleaner. but thats another $575..<br /> <br /> <small>[ March 02, 2012, 10:14 PM: Message edited by: norcalfiddy ]</small> <br /> </font> </td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#f7f7f7"> <td valign="top" width="18%"> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> <b>Jesse</b> <br /><small>Member # 312</small> </font></td> <td width="82%"> <font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial"> <img src="https://californiafords.com/ubb/posticon.gif" border="0" alt=" - " /> posted <script language="JavaScript1.3" type="text/javascript"> document.writeln(timestamp(new Date(2012,2,3,0,15,0), dfrm, tfrm, 0, 0, 0, 0)); </script><hr /> </font> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> If you want to convert the front drum brakes to disc brakes I have a SSBC conversion kit for sale. PM me if you are at all interested.<br /><br />Jesse <br /> </font> </td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#dedfdf"> <td valign="top" width="18%"> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> <b>1FAST89GT</b> <br /><small>Member # 5071</small> </font></td> <td width="82%"> <font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial"> <img src="https://californiafords.com/ubb/posticon.gif" border="0" alt=" - " /> posted <script language="JavaScript1.3" type="text/javascript"> document.writeln(timestamp(new Date(2012,2,5,2,42,0), dfrm, tfrm, 0, 0, 0, 0)); </script><hr /> </font> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> I have the mounts and shackles I'll sell lmk. <br /> </font> </td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#f7f7f7"> <td valign="top" width="18%"> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> <b>707clone</b> <br /><small>Member # 10342</small> </font></td> <td width="82%"> <font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial"> <img src="https://californiafords.com/ubb/posticon.gif" border="0" alt=" - " /> posted <script language="JavaScript1.3" type="text/javascript"> document.writeln(timestamp(new Date(2012,2,5,11,15,0), dfrm, tfrm, 0, 0, 0, 0)); </script><hr /> </font> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> for the rearend swap you will have to have the shock mounts cut off an have the leaf spring perches welded on. one on each side. but of course you will need some traction bars to avoid the wheel hop! <br /> </font> </td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#dedfdf"> <td valign="top" width="18%"> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> <b>Duncan Motors</b> <br /><small>Member # 7045</small> </font></td> <td width="82%"> <font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial"> <img src="https://californiafords.com/ubb/posticon.gif" border="0" alt=" - " /> posted <script language="JavaScript1.3" type="text/javascript"> document.writeln(timestamp(new Date(2012,2,5,11,53,0), dfrm, tfrm, 0, 0, 0, 0)); </script><hr /> </font> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> scott at divouse has come up with a brace that will make that rearend a true bolt in <br /> </font> </td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#f7f7f7"> <td valign="top" width="18%"> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> <b>707clone</b> <br /><small>Member # 10342</small> </font></td> <td width="82%"> <font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial"> <img src="https://californiafords.com/ubb/posticon.gif" border="0" alt=" - " /> posted <script language="JavaScript1.3" type="text/javascript"> document.writeln(timestamp(new Date(2012,2,5,12,39,0), dfrm, tfrm, 0, 0, 0, 0)); </script><hr /> </font> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">Originally posted by Duncan Motors:<br /><strong> scott at divouse has come up with a brace that will make that rearend a true bolt in </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">should my pops look into that brace? <br /> </font> </td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#dedfdf"> <td valign="top" width="18%"> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> <b>Duncan Motors</b> <br /><small>Member # 7045</small> </font></td> <td width="82%"> <font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial"> <img src="https://californiafords.com/ubb/posticon.gif" border="0" alt=" - " /> posted <script language="JavaScript1.3" type="text/javascript"> document.writeln(timestamp(new Date(2012,2,5,22,49,0), dfrm, tfrm, 0, 0, 0, 0)); </script><hr /> </font> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> if he wants the 8.8 he does. old 8 inch is more expensive than a 9inch to build, u may or may not get to get parts. the 5.0 rear end is way more versatile for disc gears and posi and overall strength <br /> </font> </td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#f7f7f7"> <td valign="top" width="18%"> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> <b>707clone</b> <br /><small>Member # 10342</small> </font></td> <td width="82%"> <font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial"> <img src="https://californiafords.com/ubb/posticon.gif" border="0" alt=" - " /> posted <script language="JavaScript1.3" type="text/javascript"> document.writeln(timestamp(new Date(2012,2,5,22,51,0), dfrm, tfrm, 0, 0, 0, 0)); </script><hr /> </font> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> i will definetly contact him about this. thanks duncan. <img border="0" alt="[patriot]" title="" src="graemlins/patriot.gif" /> <br /> </font> </td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#dedfdf"> <td valign="top" width="18%"> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> <b>wilit</b> <br /><small>Member # 3367</small> </font></td> <td width="82%"> <font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial"> <img src="https://californiafords.com/ubb/posticon.gif" border="0" alt=" - " /> posted <script language="JavaScript1.3" type="text/javascript"> document.writeln(timestamp(new Date(2012,2,5,23,31,0), dfrm, tfrm, 0, 0, 0, 0)); </script><hr /> </font> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">Originally posted by Duncan Motors:<br /><strong> scott at divouse has come up with a brace that will make that rearend a true bolt in </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">Got a link or anything? I googled divouse but didn't find anything. <br /> </font> </td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#f7f7f7"> <td valign="top" width="18%"> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> <b>Duncan Motors</b> <br /><small>Member # 7045</small> </font></td> <td width="82%"> <font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial"> <img src="https://californiafords.com/ubb/posticon.gif" border="0" alt=" - " /> posted <script language="JavaScript1.3" type="text/javascript"> document.writeln(timestamp(new Date(2012,2,5,23,33,0), dfrm, tfrm, 0, 0, 0, 0)); </script><hr /> </font> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> hes on here. devious motorsports i think. i got his number in my ole phone, or id give it to u. <br /> </font> </td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#dedfdf"> <td valign="top" width="18%"> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> <b>wilber650</b> <br /><small>Member # 10360</small> </font></td> <td width="82%"> <font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial"> <img src="https://californiafords.com/ubb/posticon.gif" border="0" alt=" - " /> posted <script language="JavaScript1.3" type="text/javascript"> document.writeln(timestamp(new Date(2012,2,6,1,29,0), dfrm, tfrm, 0, 0, 0, 0)); </script><hr /> </font> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> Dvus... His on the vendor section.. Seen his fastback project and that thing will be a beast with all the crazy upgrades.. Bt hit him up. <br /> </font> </td></tr> </table></td></tr></table> <br /> <br />
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