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Posted by PunkINa5.SLOW (Member # 10) on :
 
So my new car will be a turbo efi old school mustang.

Im going to buy a 64-68 coupe and have looked at several.

First question what year is more accomdating as far as engine bay size? For a 351W swap? V-8 upgrade?

Second question anyone done a 351 swap in any of the years listed?

I know that MILES (RIP)had a twin turbo 5.0l or maybe it was a 351 dont remember...in a cougar
 
Posted by JohnB (Member # 969) on :
 
Go with a 67-68 coupe, as the engine bays are a bit bigger.
 
Posted by PunkINa5.SLOW (Member # 10) on :
 
Thanks John. Seems to be that you can get alot better shape 67 or 68 coupe for the money than a 64-66.

I prefer the look of the 64-66 coupes over the 67-68 but I still love the look of the 67-68.

And of course there is the fastbacks but for the price differential I really dont like them that much more.
 
Posted by Fostang (Member # 3752) on :
 
67-up

I prefere 67' [Big Grin] some people know why. [Wink]
 
Posted by migs66/92 (Member # 4811) on :
 
i have a 351 in my 66 put it in 11 years ago only problem i had was putting in the headders but now they make headder kits its not that hard at all
 
Posted by 1WICKEDmach (Member # 4060) on :
 
dont you have to get special motormounts also so that the hood will clear.
 
Posted by migs66/92 (Member # 4811) on :
 
you shouldnt have to mine has a stock hood and it didnt affect anything
 
Posted by nitrous_bob (Member # 77) on :
 
i had a '66 w/ a 351 in it and like migs said...
only hasle was the headers. the shock towers are closer..but that was in '87 or '88 and i'm sure is more stuff available.

other than that...plenty of room.

how much are you looking to spend??? you can still get 6 cyl fastbacks for a reasonable price.

$6k-7k-ish... i know it's double what a clean coupe is , but would be a keeper for life.

there is also a '68 gt/cs thats been for sale forever...looks to be real..it's green.

cheap too...i'll find a link if i can

[ October 18, 2004, 09:48 PM: Message edited by: nitrous_bob ]
 
Posted by talaposa (Member # 2460) on :
 
I put one in a 62 falcon (grandfather to the mustang) with a C-6 and 9" Versailles. Total weight is 2,940 lbs and I bought the falcon for $200. I like the look of the early 60 - 63 falcons but the Chevrolet Novas look really cool too through my rear view mirror.
 
Posted by JOSH (Member # 979) on :
 
go for it you will not be disapointed.
 
Posted by migs66/92 (Member # 4811) on :
 
oh yeah falcons are kool to i had a 63 ranchero with a 351w c-6 and an 8 in rear man its was kool
right now i have a 62 two door station wagon thats waiting for a 5.0 as soon as i get my other projesct done
 
Posted by talaposa (Member # 2460) on :
 
I got 9 of em. Mostly 60 to 63. My favorite has a 427-W. Big traction problems but I have smoked a couple of 454 big blocks. Somewhere I've got pics of the fuel injection install which is easy to do on the falcons. Typical V-8 with C-4 or AOD in the early 2 doors weigh in at 2800 lbs.
 
Posted by migs66/92 (Member # 4811) on :
 
9 of them wow must be nice selling any????
 




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