I6 to 289/351
01-07-2007, 07:32 PM
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I6 to 289/351
The original motor was a IV I6 with a three speed, the engine and tranny werent there when I bought the car, I want a V8....Can I put either a 289 or 351 into that car without modifying it too much? Ive heard to put the 289 you just need to change the motor mounts...any help?
01-07-2007, 11:00 PM
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RE: I6 to 289/351
ORIGINAL: 1988 Mustang Lx
The original motor was a IV I6 with a three speed, the engine and tranny werent there when I bought the car, I want a V8....Can I put either a 289 or 351 into that car without modifying it too much? Ive heard to put the 289 you just need to change the motor mounts...any help?
The original motor was a IV I6 with a three speed, the engine and tranny werent there when I bought the car, I want a V8....Can I put either a 289 or 351 into that car without modifying it too much? Ive heard to put the 289 you just need to change the motor mounts...any help?
01-07-2007, 11:10 PM
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RE: I6 to 289/351
What year is the Stang?
You can do the swap by only changing out the motor mounts, but I wouldn't suggest going anywhere you have to use brakes or turn. [8D]
Basically, the whole drivetrain and front and rear suspension need to be replaced. Lots of parts.
Mounts, motor, trans, driveshaft, rear end, suspension -front and rear, brakes MUST be upgraded.
If' you would like to make it easy on yourself, I have a 200ci I6 and a C4 I am willing to part with. You could get them off my hands and than you'll have a running car.
You can do the swap by only changing out the motor mounts, but I wouldn't suggest going anywhere you have to use brakes or turn. [8D]
Basically, the whole drivetrain and front and rear suspension need to be replaced. Lots of parts.
Mounts, motor, trans, driveshaft, rear end, suspension -front and rear, brakes MUST be upgraded.
If' you would like to make it easy on yourself, I have a 200ci I6 and a C4 I am willing to part with. You could get them off my hands and than you'll have a running car.
01-08-2007, 11:10 PM
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RE: I6 to 289/351
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1988 mustang LX didnt you buy a 64 a while back? i cant remember
1988 mustang LX didnt you buy a 64 a while back? i cant remember
So, It's a 64 (eh hem, 1/2). I would leave it. It's the inagrual(sp) year. just do a clean resto and you've got yourself a BEAUTE!
01-15-2007, 11:36 AM
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RE: I6 to 289/351
To clear up any misunderstandings
1988 - mustang lx (daily driver)
1964 1/2 - I bought the begining of december and continues to sit behind my house and rot untill someone buys it
1967 - I bought last weekend the 7th to be exact but this is the car I plan to restore (this is the car im refering to in this post)
1988 - mustang lx (daily driver)
1964 1/2 - I bought the begining of december and continues to sit behind my house and rot untill someone buys it
1967 - I bought last weekend the 7th to be exact but this is the car I plan to restore (this is the car im refering to in this post)
